Mark DeVolder brings a solid foundation of
business experience and motivational skill to his speaking engagements. He is the president of a
management-consulting firm dedicated to helping people work better together. Mark is confident in boardrooms and banquet
halls as a sought-after trainer, in emotion-charged negotiations as a mediator
and delivering provocative, high-energy messages to audiences of all sizes.
Dr. DeVolder’s sessions are consistently rated at the highest
level. Clients constantly
remark on DeVolder’s engaging style:
Mark is authentic, inspiring and very connected to the audience.
Testimonials:
"Dr. DeVolder delivered an outstanding presentation and greatly
impressed the audience of Presidents/Chief Marketing Officers/V.P.’s."
Insurance
Advisory Council - Jamaica
"Dr. DeVolder’s presentation was so timely, informative and well
delivered."
AIG
Financial Group
"Dr. Mark DeVolder...SPECTACULAR!"
Manitoba Hydro
"Thought-provoking and dynamic. Moving and powerful. Remarkable
energy. Mark was inspiring and kept the audience charged."
PricewaterhouseCoopers
"The success of the approach led by
Dr. DeVolder has been remarkable and now, six months later, we are enjoying the
benefits of a productive and respectful work environment."
Federal
Government
"We
need more motivating presenters like Mark DeVolder!"
Heart and Stroke Foundation
Topic Areas:
Change
Communication
Diversity
Leadership
Motivation
Team Building
Flow with the Go -
Change for the Better
When organizational changes fail, it’s
usually because leaders neglected the most difficult part of change - the
transitions. As a transition management
specialist, Dr. DeVolder emphasises the strong message that "Change is
about People."
In Mark’s dynamic and stimulating session,
you will learn:
How to let go of the past and accept new
way
How to deal effectively anger and
resistance
How to build trust
How to ensure employee engagement and
commitment
How to improve communication
Yours, Mine and
WOW! The Diversity Potential
More is more ... a concept that offers
insight and guidance for those who fear what might happen if they break free
from traditional “melting pot” attitudes toward diversity. Mark’s innovative
approach sheds new light on this sensitive area of working relationships. He
demonstrates the benefits in diversity and provides guidelines that stimulate
and increase productivity.
Packing Your
Parachute! The Trust Factor
Trust is at the heart of every successful
organization. It is the glue and grease that holds relationships together and
enables teams to work cooperatively. Mark DeVolder makes a compelling business
case for building trust. He teaches leaders how to create an environment that
will stand every test. -How can you practice the six essential behaviours that
build trust? -How can you avoid the actions that betray? -How can you rebuild
trust once it’s broken? -What do leaders, employees and teams need from each
other? These are the questions that Mark answers for you in his newest program,
Trust Factor- The Competitive Advantage. Mark’s engaging approach and signature
sense of humour are punctuated with stories from trenches that illustrate and
inspire. Establish your organization’s future on the sure foundation of trust
and high performance
You Can Do
ANYTHING!
Built around the concept of self-fulfilling
prophecy, this material has been described as inspirational. It highlights the
difference in outcomes when the focus is changed from what people are doing
wrong to what happens when you believe in them. Mark explains the three
fundamental building blocks of Believe - Expect - Exceed with delightful
illustrations of what it means to believe in yourself and others. He goes on to
demonstrate the benefits of expecting that they can and will succeed, and in
applauding when results exceed expectations. Mark lifts this concept of
self-fulfilling profit to the level of true inspiration, triumph and
celebration.
The New Leader - A
Player-Coach
This leadership theme can be adapted for large
audiences or used in a variety of training environments. It reminds
participants that today's leaders must be in the game. Mark’s premise is that
many people think the primary role of leadership is to fix problems. They often
know little about enabling individuals, or teams, to create their own
solutions. He goes on to demonstrate how leaders can leverage their efforts to
the greatest advantage. Participants are usually amazed at the eventual outcome
... more time, better employee buy-in and superior performance.
Five Passions of
Extraordinary Leaders
In this highly motivational presentation
Mark raises the awareness of that small 5% of employees who have the potential
to be the brightest and best. It challenges individuals to not only accomplish
their goals but to exceed them. Beginning with the leadership qualities of
character and vision, Mark leads the audience through concepts such as
relationships, attitude and team building. The excitement becomes infectious
and participants invariably return to work with renewed passion and commitment
based in a new realization of their potential. This material is especially well
suited for breakout sessions and leadership training seminars.