Terry Paulson, Ph.D.

Terry Paulson's Key Accomplishments Include . . .
Terry Paulson is a PhD psychologist, a recognized expert on change management and author of the popular books, They Shoot Managers Don't They, Paulson on Change, Making Humor Work, 50 Tips for Speaking Like a Pro, and Can I Have the Keys to the Car? For more than 30 years, Dr. Paulson has been helping audiences transform their self-limiting beliefs into self-fulfilling breakthroughs to achieve their personal and professional goals. His programs empower leaders, professionals, and teams to make change work and explore what matters most! Dr. Paulson is a Past President of the National Speakers Association and the International Federation for Professional Speakers. His humor and down-to-earth style prompted Business Digest to call him "the Will Rogers of management consultants."

More About Terry Paulson . . .
Terry is considered by many to be the preeminent expert on the human side of change management. His programs have touched thousands, around the globe through his live keynote programs. Terry's presentations are more than motivational. His dynamic and compelling programs provide both the attitude adjustment and the practical strategies for organizations, leaders and teams to make strategic change work!

Honored as a "Distinguished Faculty Member" for the Institute for Management Studies, he is also a past president of both the National Speakers Association and the International Federation for Professional Speakers. Inducted into NSA's CPAE Speakers Hall of Fame as a lifetime member, Dr. Paulson joins Ronald Reagan, Colin Powell and Norman Vincent Peale with this honor given to only 173 speakers worldwide since its inception in 1977.

• Leaders Make Change Work
  

  The change journey continues....! This powerful program provides today's leaders with practical tactics that make change work. You'll learn how to generate and sustain commitment to a compelling vision, develop an organization that is excited to learn, encourage early problem solving, motivate diverse teams, and focus resources to support your strategic business goals.

• The Assertiveness Advantage: Dealing with Difficult Issues and Difficult People
  

  In this age of cost-containment, competition and constant change, conflict is increased. Learn how to capitalize on disagreements and team diversity to produce winning results. By finding the assertive middle ground between doormat and steamroller, you can increase your influence batting average in dealing with the tough issues and your tough people! Explore how your actions help produce on-the-job enemies and how to use bridge-building strategies that trade polarization and revenge for trust and results.

• The Optimism Advantage
  

  Your task is to keep hope alive in this age of cynicism. Trade feelings of helplessness and frustration for flexible optimism, resourcefulness, and persistence in the face of adversity and constant change. This insightful program will help you and your team focus on "the optimism advantage" as you face ever-increasing personal and organizational challenges.

• Principled Leadership in Action
  

  Shape your organization's culture. This dynamic program explores how leaders spread cultural change by driving core values, asking strategic questions, and sharing best practices along with inspirational stories. You'll learn how to generate and sustain commitment to guiding principles and ensure that your team makes wise critical decisions in support of the organization's vision and values.

• The Communication Edge: The Art of Listening, The Power of Speaking
  

  There is no more valuable skill for leaders to develop than effective communication. Two of the most important competencies that can give you a communication edge are effective listening and public speaking. Learn how to listen so that others are comfortable talking; learn to speak so that people listen.

• Winning Motivational Strategies
  

  There's only one person who can motivate you...You! While many programs claim to be "motivational", this proven energizer is guaranteed to help you master specific motivation tactics that work on and off the job. You'll master self-talk strategies, understand self-feedback tools, and embrace self-change habits that will have a lasting impact well after the program is over.

"A number of people have commented on your knowledge and understanding of our philosophy and culture. Combining your sincere and honest views with our philosophy produced a powerful delivery. You were able to motivate our managers to become agents of change and to begin re-inventing their organizations."

---G. Kessler & L. Jackson, American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

"His ability to relate every day situations to a sometimes sensitive topic allowed us to reinforce our message in a non-threatening way. During my career, I have been exposed to numerous speakers and I would have to say that Terry ranks among the best that I have ever seen. If there is anyone who is looking to make a difference in their company and needs a guest speaker to impact the lives of their employees, I would highly recommend Dr. Terry Paulson."

--- W. Sanders, Kforce Professional Staffing

"Not a day goes by where I don't try to incorporate your teaching and humor into my business activities. Considering the difficulties we face in healthcare, I know our employees appreciate these diversions. I can see the difference in their performance. It works."

--- Z. Lipner, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center

"Your presentation "Making Change Work...Together" provided the required motivational, positive message to all...and the responses as always were superb!"

--- S. Ramming, GlaxoSmithKline

"Dr. Paulson's extensive skillfulness and commitment to personalize programs allowed him to address the specific interests, concerns, and challenges facing our group."

--- W. Meyer, Kaiser Permanente