For over a decade, Dr. Mark DeVolder has motivated and equipped thousands to navigate change, build high levels of trust and become fully engaged at work and at home.

Mark DeVolder distinguishes himself as a change specialist. In 2010, 2011 and 2012, Mark received the prestigious Top 5 Speaker award USA in Change Management.

As an expert in the dynamics of organizational change and employee engagement, DeVolder reveals why 70 percent of all change initiatives fail to achieve their stated goals. With straight-forward strategies and convincing business examples, Mark shows leaders how to drive results to improve the bottom line.   Mark is the author of "Get Engaged! A Practical Guide for Improving Employee Engagement."

Dr. DeVolder is known for cutting edge content, valuable take-aways, entertaining audience interaction, all illustrated by unstoppable humor and memorable stories. People leave with tools and a template to re-energize, re-engage and transform their workplace.

Mark’s presentations are backed up by impressive business acumen; Dr. DeVolder has skillfully guided change management projects worth more than 500 million dollars. His success is due in part to his expertise as a mediator. Over 95% of his contracts result in signed agreements.

Mark's client list is impressive: NASA, Motion Industries, BP Oil, IBM, Air Liquide, Konecranes, AIG Financial Group, PricewaterhouseCoopers, to name a few. Dr. DeVolder has engaged and delighted audiences from New York to Dubai and from Toronto to Jamaica.

Programs

Change

"Harnessing the Hurricane: Surviving and Thriving during Extreme Change"

In Mark's signature keynote, leaders learn how to adapt, survive and thrive in a climate

of constant change. Participants will receive essential leadership tools and a template

to successfully plot a course through the storm: the turbulent times and the doldrums.

Leaders will leave with a personal plan to successfully navigate change in their

organization, become a leader/coach and develop employee engagement. Don't just survive;

learn to thrive during Extreme Change!

Sales/Customer Service/Employee Engagement

"Get Engaged! Love Your Job"

See the profound connection between highly motivated employees and increased productivity

and profitability. With straight-forward strategies and convincing business examples,

Mark shows leaders how to improve the bottom line through the pillars of commitment:

clarity, competence, influence and appreciation. You will leave with tools and a template

to re-energize, re-engage and transform your workplace and life.

Trust

Trust Factor: The Business of Relationships

Trust is at the heart of every successful organization, and trust is always about

relationships. With compelling business examples and proven strategies, Mark DeVolder

reveals essential behaviours and characteristics to build and strengthen trust

throughout the organization.

Motivational

"You Can Do ANYTHING!"

Built around the concept of self-fulfilling prophecy, Mark shows you how to believe in

yourself and others. You'll learn to Believe - Expect - Exceed. This presentation rises

to the level of true inspiration, triumph and celebration.

Leadership

"New Leadership - The Player-Coach"

Many managers spend the majority of their time fixing employee's problems. DeVolder

shows leaders how to leverage their efforts to the greatest advantage: coaching people

to fix it themselves.

Communication

"Now You're Talking! The Art of Effective Communication"

Leaders will learn how to improve listening and delivery skills, recognize non-verbal

messages and speak with genuineness and confidence.