Oregon Keynote Speaker, Leadership Coach & Workplace Culture Expert

Help your leaders and teams build resilience, strengthen connection, and thrive at work. Oregon-based keynote speaker and leadership coach Dorice Horenstein brings practical strategies through keynotes, workshops, and coaching
across Oregon and the Pacific Northwest.

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Helping Portland Leaders
Turn Stress Into Strength

Give your leaders and teams the tools to handle pressure with greater clarity, build stronger connections, and turn everyday challenges into opportunities for growth. Based in Oregon and trusted by organizations beyond the Pacific Northwest, Dorice brings world-class experience to Portland audiences with the warmth, energy, and authenticity that make her message stick.

World-Class Insight, Right Here in Oregon

Bring the power of international expertise home to your Portland corporate event. Dorice Horenstein, the renowned “Oy to Joy Champion Catalyst”, is the Resilience Keynote Speaker trusted by organizations worldwide, and proudly based right here in Oregon. She specializes in empowering leaders and teams to transform disconnection, burnout, and stress into clarity, engagement, and lasting joy.

As a certified Positive Intelligence® (PQ) Expert and best-selling author, Dorice doesn’t just motivate; she delivers science-backed mental fitness strategies that are immediately actionable. If your team is ready to stop surviving challenges and start thriving through them, book the speaker who provides world-class insight with an authentic, accessible Northwest spirit.

Why Choose an
Oregon-Rooted, Global Expert?

Your local team deserves a partner who is easy to work with, readily accessible, and understands the regional culture, while bringing experience that reaches far beyond the Pacific Northwest.

Local Connection
Right Here in Portland: Working with an Oregon-based speaker, coach, and facilitator makes in-person keynotes, workshops, and ongoing support easier to bring to your organization.
Connected to Northwest Culture: Your leaders and teams work with someone who understands the people, workplaces, and communities that make Oregon and the Pacific Northwest distinct.
Invested in Local Growth: Build stronger leaders, healthier workplace connections, and more resilient teams with support that is rooted in the community you serve.

Global Authority
International Experience: Dorice has delivered keynotes for organizations including Netflix, CREW, Standard Insurance, and MDRT Global, reaching audiences beyond the Pacific Northwest.
Top Positive Intelligence® Expert: Ranked #45 globally, Dorice brings recognized mental fitness expertise to her work in leadership, resilience, and workplace culture.
Proven Leadership Experience: Her perspective is shaped by service in the Israeli Defense Forces and 16 years of experience in educational leadership.

Keynote Topics for
Oregon Leaders & Teams

Choose a keynote experience that meets your people where they are and gives them tools to lead, connect, and perform with greater clarity and confidence.

Signature Keynote Programs Include:

From Stress to Strength

(Focus: Mental Fitness & Performance)

The Strategy: Strengthen mental fitness to intercept self-sabotaging thoughts, shift unhelpful patterns, and build the mindset for stronger performance and results.

Champion Your Joy: The Leadership Multiplier

(Focus: Leadership & Workplace Culture)

The Strategy: Strengthen connection, engagement, and trust so people work better together and contribute to a healthier, higher-performing workplace.

Choose to Be Your Own Champion

(Focus: Leadership & Personal Growth)

The Strategy: Use Dorice’s C.H.O.O.S.E. Framework to shift perspective, make intentional choices, and lead through challenges with greater clarity, confidence, and purpose.

Notable Speaking Engagements
in Oregon & the Pacific Northwest

Dorice Horenstein’s expertise is trusted by local, regional, and national organizations with a strong presence in Oregon.

What Oregon Organizations Are Saying

Dorice Horenstein’s expertise is trusted by local, regional, and national organizations with a strong presence in Oregon.

“Dorice has the ability to engage an audience, educate them, and motivate them. Her content is thought-provoking. I heard Dorice speak in Dubai, and she is worthy of a national or international stage.”

Lori Kaliher COO, Oregon Bankers Association

As the incoming president of the CREW Portland chapter, I prioritized creating bonds among board members during our annual retreat. Having previously attended one of Dorice's insightful presentations on group dynamics, I knew she would inspire our incoming 2025 board and co-chairs, aligning our vision for the year ahead.

During the three-hour session with our 32 attendees, Dorice explored our strengths and weaknesses, teaching us about Positive Intelligence and how to leverage it for collective success. She highlighted that our strengths could also present challenges, encouraging us to recognize patterns and consciously adapt.

The retreat aimed to foster trust and connection among board members and co-chairs. Dorice tapped into our “Best Self,” guiding attendees through several exercises that enabled them to develop meaningful strategies for the forthcoming year. Her kickoff elevated the room's energy and reinforced our chapter's commitment to valuing each individual.

Positive feedback from participants echoed their appreciation for the safe and welcoming environment Dorice created for learning and open discussion. Dorice is one of my favorite people; her contagious joy and energizing presence leave a lasting impact.

I highly recommend her for your next retreat or leadership training, as her hands-on approach and extensive knowledge deliver proven results. Thank you, Dorice, for sharing your wisdom and invaluable business tools that also translate beautifully into personal life.

Samantha Jordan President, CREW Portland

Dorice is a dynamic speaker who brings energy, authenticity, and expertise to her presentations. She is engaging, relatable, and has a unique ability to connect with audiences. delivering practical strategies they can immediately apply. Dorice is also incredibly easy to work with. She is responsive, professional, and committed to creating a meaningful experience.
What sets Dorice apart is her genuine passion for helping people navigate life's challenges with greater confidence and purpose.”

Kim O'Donnell Director, Schwabe Law

As a Board Member of the Oregon Jewish Community Foundation, it is my distinct pleasure to recommend Dorice Horenstein without reservation.

Dorice served as the Keynote Speaker for our annual Youth Foundation Gala, the first time we had ever incorporated a keynote address into the event, and she exceeded every expectation we had. From the outset, it was clear that Dorice brings a level of commitment and professionalism that goes far beyond simply showing up to speak.

In the weeks leading up to the event, Dorice took the initiative to meet personally with our student participants, produced a custom welcome video, and actively assisted in promoting the event to our community. On the evening itself, she delivered a keynote that was both engaging and deeply inspiring, moving our audience to give generously to the Foundation's mission. And when the program concluded, she remained to connect personally with attendees, a gesture that did not go unnoticed.

Dorice delivered more than she promised at every stage, and she conducted herself with warmth, grace, and professionalism throughout. The event was a resounding success, in no small part because of her contributions.

I recommend Dorice Horenstein with the highest confidence and would welcome the opportunity to speak further about her exceptional work.

Arlene Cogen Board Member, Oregon Jewish Community Foundation

"Dorice is a joy to work with. She is highly professional, exudes creativity and enthusiasm. She clearly thrives on creating unique and memorable experiences that deliver a lasting impact."

Liz Hatcher Event Planner, Women to Women Founder and CEO

Dorice, you always bring vibrant energy, professionalism, and engagement to your teaching! Thank you for sharing your wisdom and creativity.

Mel Berwin Education Director, Neveh Shalom

Dorice was excellent at engaging a group of people that did not know each other well.

Angie Cole CREW Oregon President, 2022

Oregon Keynote Speaker FAQs

Is Dorice Horenstein based in Oregon?

Yes. Dorice is based in Oregon and works with organizations throughout Portland, Oregon, and the Pacific Northwest, while also speaking for audiences nationally and internationally.

What types of Oregon events does Dorice speak at?

Dorice works with corporate events, conferences, association meetings, leadership gatherings, retreats, and other events that want to strengthen leadership, connection, workplace culture, and team performance.

Does Dorice offer workshops and leadership coaching in addition to keynotes?

Yes. Organizations can work with Dorice through keynote speaking, leadership workshops, and coaching, making it possible to extend the learning beyond a single event.

Can Dorice customize a keynote or workshop for our organization?

Yes. Dorice works with organizations to understand their people, goals, workplace challenges, and event objectives so the experience is relevant to the audience in the room.

What makes Dorice different from other Oregon keynote speakers?

As a Champion Catalyst, Dorice works with people to recognize the Champion within themselves and bring out the best in those around them. She combines mental fitness, human connection, practical leadership strategies, meaningful stories, and contagious energy.

Does Dorice speak outside Portland?

Yes. Dorice works with organizations throughout Oregon and the Pacific Northwest, including events outside the Portland area, as well as audiences across the United States and internationally.

Ready to Elevate Your Next Oregon Event?

Whether you are planning a local association meeting in Salem, a corporate retreat in Bend, or a major conference in Portland, bring your people an experience that helps them recognize their strengths, connect more deeply, and bring out the best in one another.

→ Connect with Dorice today to discuss your event goals and bring the 'Oy to Joy' transformation to your organization.