Terry Paulson

Terry Paulson Speaker Biography

Dr. Terry Paulson is a licensed psychologist and author of the popular books, The Optimism Advantage: 50 Simple Truths to Transform Your Attitudes and Actions into Results, Paulson On Change, They Shoot Managers, Don’t They?, Making Humor Work, 50 Tips for Speaking Like a Pro, and Can I Have the Keys to the Car? He hosted ECI’s business television series entitled, "Quality from the Human Side" and is honored to be a distinguished faculty member of the Institute for Management Studies. His presentations help organizations, leaders, and teams make change work!

In over twenty-five years as a professional speaker and trainer, Dr. Paulson has presented to organizations such as IBM, Warner Bros., Sears, 3M, Schering, Merck, AT&T, Federal Reserve Bank, Texaco, KPMG, U.S. Steel, NASA, PricewaterhouseCoopers, and hundreds of universities, hospitals and associations.

Dr. Paulson is a Past President of the National Speakers Association and has attained its Certified Speaking designation. He has been inducted as a lifetime member of the CPAE Speakers Hall of Fame, along with Ronald Reagan, Colin Powell and Norman Vincent Peale, an honor given to only 156 speakers worldwide since its inception in 1977. Terry’s humor, down-to-earth style, and practical insights have made him one of the country’s most highly rated presenters.

Terry Paulson Speaking Topics

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.

The Optimism Advantage:

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.