Dr. Kiana Dancie is a transformational speaker, award-winning comedian, and certified emotional intelligence, self-publishing, and life coach who helps organizations perform under pressure without burnout.

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She equips leaders and teams with practical tools to regulate emotions in real time, communicate clearly under stress, and sustain high performance in high-stakes environments.

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For over 15 years, she has worked at the intersection of leadership, emotional intelligence, and human performance, helping individuals and organizations build resilience, improve communication, and navigate pressure with confidence.

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As the founder of Baggage Claim™, Dr. Dancie leads a global movement helping individuals identify and release the emotional barriers that impact confidence, communication, and productivity. Her work empowers people to take ownership of their experiences and operate with clarity, resilience, and purpose.

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She is also the creator of Laugh Therapy™, a high-impact performance and wellness experience where comedy meets emotional intelligence. Built on her signature 3R Framework™ Recognize, Release, Realign, her methodology teaches individuals and teams how to reset in real time, strengthen emotional resilience, and stay grounded in high-pressure environments.

Dr. Dancie has delivered impact across corporate, university, and global stages, including the University of Oxford, TEDx, and the Forbes Business Council. She was a featured presenter at the 2025 University of Oxford World Literacy Summit, where she spoke on the power of storytelling, identity, and transformation.

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In entertainment, she brings a distinct advantage to the stage. A former co-host of the nationally syndicated TV One talk show Sister Circle Live, she has appeared on BET’s Off the Chain and Who’s Got Jokes?, and in films such as One Crazy Christmas and SEXTUPLETS. She has shared stages with Dave Chappelle, Kevin Hart, and Katt Williams, refining a delivery style that is both engaging and unforgettable.

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As CEO of 3D Media Entertainment Group, she understands both the business and human side of performance.

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A four-time Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award recipient and Harvard-certified mental health and anxiety advocate, Dr. Dancie delivers more than inspiration, she delivers transformation. Her work is designed to shift behavior, strengthen leadership capacity, and improve how individuals and teams operate under pressure.

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If your organization is looking to build resilient, emotionally intelligent teams that can perform in high-stakes environments, Dr. Kiana Dancie delivers the reset that makes it possible.