Dethra Giles is a nationally recognized leadership strategist, executive coach, speaker, and communication expert known for commanding rooms, shifting perspectives, and helping leaders communicate in ways that drive real results.
As CEO of ExecuPrep and creator of the DARE™ Model for Conversational Competence, Dethra has worked with leaders and organizations across industries, including the NBA, Kaiser Permanente, Louis Vuitton, Pandora, CAVA, and more. Her work helps executives, teams, and emerging leaders strengthen communication, elevate leadership presence, and transform the way they navigate high-stakes conversations.
A 5-time TEDx speaker and nationally syndicated radio show contributor, Dethra brings strategy, humor, storytelling, and unmistakable “razzle dazzle” to every stage she touches. She is known for delivering experiences that make audiences laugh, think, reflect, and move differently long after the moment has passed.
Her mission is simple: help people stop shrinking in rooms they were meant to lead!