has a PhD in clinical psychology and a MA in lay theology from Fuller Theological Seminary. In addition to being a contributing author to Epoch Times, he's an op-ed columnist for Townhall.com. He's author of The Optimism Advantage, They Shoot Managers Don't They, and Leadership Truths One Story at a Time. As a professional speaker and trainer, he helps leaders and teams leverage optimism to make change work. He's past president of both the National Speakers Association and the Global Speakers Federation and is a member of NSA's Speaker Hall of Fame. Dr. Paulson has conducted over 4,000 practical and engaging programs for organizations such as IBM, 3M, Merck, SONY, and Starbucks.
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“As a speaker, Dr. Terry Paulson obtains great results with his blend of humor and powerful content. He does an amazing job of grasping the audience focus with his stories, holding that focus with humor and animation and then sharping that focus with detailed content that is easy to understand and apply. Participants in his sessions consistently evaluate Terry at the highest levels for presentation and applicability of content.”
— Larry Gilbert Executive Vice President at Modern Business Associates (MBA) - retired. Executive Vice President at Modern Business Associates (MBA) - retired.
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“Terry is an amazing presenter featured in four of our 24 leadership & managements skills modules, including; "The listening advantage", "Developing a time investment strategy", "Leaders make change work", and "Dealing with difficult people". He is a delight to watch and the ideas and concepts he shares in our Bullet Proof® Manager program often inspire personal action plans that generate significant financial returns for participating managers.”
— Jamie Lord Joyful Jobs for LifeJoyful Jobs for Life
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“Dr. Terry Paulson is one of the most brilliant and forward-thinking authors and speakers on the topic of optimism, enthusiasm, and effecting positive change. I have heard him speak on many occasions and have never failed to be totally impressed. If you have the opportunity to book Dr. Paulson for your conference or convention, your audience members are in for a rare treat and a memorable learning experience.”
— Jeff Davidson Award-winning Author “The Work-Life Balance Expert®” Motivational Keynote Speaker, Award-winning Author
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“Terry has been retained by The Wellness Community to guide and motivate 250-350 attendees at our annual fund-raising gala. It is a big challenge to keep people's attention and stay on schedule. He did so effectively, graciously and sensitively. Terry also prepared and communicated information regarding The Wellness Community beyond our expectations. He will always be on my short list as a speaker and special event emcee.”
— Tom Crowell Principal Consultant at Crowell & Associates Principal Consultant at Crowell & Associates