Change Management Keynote Speaker

Customizable keynotes from Change Management Speaker Dr. Mark DeVolder that empower your audience to move confidently through change.

At Empowered Change, Dr. Mark DeVolder is an innovative and renowned change management keynote speaker who has transformed the way organizations approach and navigate change. With a compelling blend of expertise, enthusiasm, and practical insights, Dr. DeVolder captivates audiences around the globe.

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Dr. DeVolder’s dynamic presentations are more than just speeches. They are catalysts for change. As a conference keynote speaker, he dives deep into the intricacies of organizational transformation, offering fresh perspectives and actionable strategies that resonate with leaders and teams alike. 

He understands that change is not just a process but a journey that involves every individual within an organization. Dr. DeVolder’s keynote addresses are meticulously crafted to address the emotional and psychological aspects of change, helping audiences break through barriers and embrace new opportunities. His storytelling prowess and interactive style ensure that participants are not just passive listeners but active contributors to their transformation journey.

One of the hallmarks of Dr. DeVolder’s approach is his ability to make change management exciting and empowering. He believes that change, when approached with the right mindset and tools, can lead to remarkable innovation and growth. Through his insightful anecdotes and thought-provoking content, he inspires audiences to view change as a powerful force for positive development.

Dr. DeVolder’s credentials as a change management keynote speaker are bolstered by his extensive experience working with top-tier organizations across various industries. His deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities inherent in change management makes him a trusted advisor to business leaders worldwide.

Empowered Change is dedicated to helping organizations harness the potential of change, and Dr. Mark DeVolder is at the forefront of this mission. His visionary insights and practical guidance empower individuals and organizations to not only adapt to change but to leverage it as a springboard for success.

Invite Dr. Mark DeVolder to your next event and discover the transformative power of an innovative change management keynote speaker. 

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Move confidently through change

Change is tough. Even the most resilient of us get “stuck” inside of change, but when we learn to understand it, we can move confidently through change to achieve more than we ever thought possible. 

As a change management keynote speaker who’s inspired over 250,000 people in 25 countries (and on 5 continents), Dr. Mark DeVolder has seen almost every obstacle to change you can find, and he knows how to move through them. His high-energy, “a-ha!” producing keynotes offer audiences a new perspective, one that sparks excitement and a sustainable path through change.

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Why book Mark as your change management speaker?

You want to hear from one of the top change management speakers in the world.

You’re looking for an interactive, energetic experience everyone will enjoy.

You need content that inspires your audience to boldly tackle change.

Keynote 1

Future Proof

Navigating Change with Confidence and Excitement


Imagine a new way to change: unhurried, composed, and confident instead of the usual frenzy, chaos, and uncertainty. The Empowered Change strategy presented in this high-impact keynote equips participants to transform the pace of change and drive sustainable success by providing a clear roadmap for navigating the stages of change.

This program is perfect for leaders and teams in the midst of constant change who are:

Going through organizational growth, such as mergers and acquisitions, leadership changes, restructuring, and digital transformation.

Navigating their team members’ reactions to the volatility, complexity, and ambiguity in their work and life (like frustration, anxiety, confusion, and fear).

Feeling unprepared for their evolving roles and responsibilities or unable to change at the rate and pace needed to keep up with ever-increasing changes.

After this intensely practical session, the audience will leave with:

A Journey-map framework for understanding any change they experience.

A personal plan for confidently navigating the transitions between each stage of change.

The skills and mindset for boldly mobilizing through disruptive change to accomplish their objectives.

Keynote 2

Harnessing the Hurricane

Leadership Secrets for Successfully Navigating Change


Drawing from more than two decades of working with global industry leaders, Mark distills the secrets of effective change leadership into the five essential mindsets demonstrated by top leaders.

This program is perfect for leaders and managers who are:

Leading significant organizational changes that require alignment, buy-in, and engagement.

Struggling to keep up with the constant evolution of work, including remote/hybrid work, digital transformations, and new business models.

Needing to adapt to, anticipate, and initiate disruption in their industry.

During Mark’s high-octane presentation, your audience will learn how to:

Avoid change-paralysis and develop change-ready thinking and behaviors.

Overcome decision-quicksand and make smart decisions faster.

Develop a leadership mindset for navigating themselves and their team through any change.

Keynote 3

On Fire!

Energized Together: Everyone, Every Day


This keynote empowers the audience to eliminate the mindsets and actions that extinguish motivation and enthusiasm and instead create life-giving opportunities to energize everyone every day.

This program is ideal for anyone in the organization who is:

Navigating multiple changes in the organization, some happening simultaneously.

Experiencing change saturation because of the pace and rate of constant change.

Frustrated and stressed about having to do more with less while contending with unclear direction and communication.

The audience will leave with:

Tools for identifying which of their current behaviors build up and tear down engagement.

Strategies to increase engagement in four key areas: clarity, competence, influence, and appreciation.

A proven plan for igniting every employee’s passion for teamwork, communication, and innovation.

Keynote 4

Getting to Target Zero

Developing High-Performance Safety


Hazards and challenges abound in the fast and frenzied pace of business today: potentially dangerous situations, increased regulations, growing mental health issues in the workplace. However, the most common barrier is change itself. This safety keynote addresses the obstacles that cause people to disengage and empowers them to maintain both high performance and safety.

This program is perfect for leaders and teams who are:

Working in a highly regulated environment that is under the pressure of constant change and government regulations. 

Dealing with stressful, potentially dangerous, time-sensitive situations and crises.

Fostering physical safety, psychological well-being and healthy workplace protocols. 

The audience will leave with:

A framework to understand and navigate the changes they experience through the lens of safety.

Tools to identify current behaviors and practices that build high-performance safety and which practices tear it down.

The tools and motivation to take the first step toward high-performance safety.

Keynote 5

Unstoppable Resilience

Developing the Mindset of Champions


Resilience is the quintessential element (aka. secret sauce) behind champions and successful teams. This highly actionable keynote teaches the audience how to instill this mindset into the DNA of their culture and team.

This program is perfect for leaders and teams who are:

Responsible for creating unity, well-being, and engagement in their team.

Tasked with delivering profitability and high performance during organizational change and disruption.

Seeking to create a resilient culture throughout their team and organization.

The audience will leave with:

Strategies for increasing elastic thinking, continuous learning, and unstoppable perseverance.

The motivation and tools to increase innovation, creativity, and risk-taking in their personal and professional lives.

The ability to cultivate a growth mindset of unlimited potential in the face of adversity, stress, and disruption.

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Let Mark DeVolder show you how to make your next event a huge success.