Dr. Rick Kirschner

Speaker, Trainer, Coach, Bestselling Author The Art of Change LLC

  • Ashland OR

Change is inevitable, but progress is not. We help YOU make the difference!

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Biography

Dr. Rick Kirschner has delivered motivational speeches and training programs on The Art of Change to some of the best known organizations in the world, including NASA, Progressive Insurance, Starbucks and Texas Instruments. And he's delivered his ideas and advice on communication, persuasion and conflict resolution through radio and television appearances, newspaper and magazine articles and interviews, from CNBC to CBC to FOX to the Wall Street Journal, in USA Today,the London Times, Executive Excellence, Selling Power, and Readers Digest.

He is the author of the comprehensive communication program, 'Insider's Guide To The Art of Persuasion,' and coauthor of the international bestseller, Dealing With People You Can't Stand: How To Bring Out The Best In People At Their Worst.' His new book, 'How To Click With People: The Secret to Better Relationships in Business and in Life,' is available from your favorite bookseller now.

The Art of Change Skills for Life™ presentations blend people-friendly humor and savvy expertise with practical skills and compelling content on connection, communication and positive change. Audiences have fun, get to know themselves, and gain a palette of attitudes and behaviors that help them to change their lives, relationships and businesses for the better.

Industry Expertise

Corporate Training
Training and Development

Areas of Expertise

Leadership
Conflict Resolution
Communication With Difficult People
Communication
Persuasion

Accomplishments

PCMA Best In Class Two Years In A Row

OYMA Award (Outstanding Young Men Of America)

1986-06-17

The honorees, who are between the ages of 21 and 36, are chosen for ''their outstanding civic and professional contributions to their communities, their states, as well as to their nation,'' said Doug Blankenship, chairman of the board for the Outstanding Young Men of America and past president of the United States Jaycees.

Education

Northern Kentucky University

Human Biology

Kansas Newman College

Bachelor of Science

Human Biology

1977

National College of Naturopathic Medicine

N.D.

Naturopathic Medicine

1981

Affiliations

  • Institute for Management Studies
  • Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine
  • CanDoGo

Testimonials

Client

Self Storage Association

"Within a couple of minutes, you somehow turned a very solemn audience to laughter at the difficult people they deal with daily, shifting them again by the end of the session to deep reflection on effecting meaningful change with their lives. Again, thank you for ending our conference on just the right note. As always, it was a treat to work with you.”

Leader

"Dr. Rick,I don't normally write speakers but I had to write and say thanks. I heard you speak in the Baltimore, Maryland area to the Army National Guard Family Support Groups. I took notes on the outline you had provided ... It is like a lifesaver for me. I can't thank you enough."

ED, Marion Polk County Medical Society

Marion Polk County Medical Society Annual Meeting

"You were fabulous! You managed to keep an audience of 65 physicians in the palm of your hand for one full hour after a meal and cocktails!"

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Event Appearances

Title

Too many to name. Please visit Dr. Kirschner's web site for past, present and future engagements  http://www.theartofchange.com

2011-01-01

Sample Talks

Influence and The Art Of Persuasion

One of our two most popular training programs! Expand your reach and vision beyond the boundaries of your own efforts!  Achieve your objectives with the assistance of others!  Develop your skill, confidence and determination as you explore the amazing designs and practical patterns of 'The Art of Persuasion.'  

BENEFITS TO ATTENDEES
Establish or regain credibility and authority
Successfully get your ideas across and bring about change
Control the influence that others have over you

How To Click With People

This is a program about how to turn contacts into connections, build successful relationships, overcome obstacles, promote ideas, and bring your people together! To be able to click, you must understand what makes people tick. Then you can get them to get you, get your ideas and get together. Available as a keynote, seminar or workshop.

BENEFITS TO ATTENDEES
Understand what people care about and why
Improve your persuasion skills
Learn to turn connection into cooperation into results

Bringing Out The Best In People (Even at their worst!!)

Everyone knows someone who is difficult to deal with, and anyone can use the material in this program immediately to lower stress and increase cooperation. Great for small groups and large (from 6 to 6000) Let Dr. Rick take the pain out of communication in this hilarious and information packed presentation.

BENEFITS TO ATTENDEES
Identify and understand your own conflict behavior Improve your listening and communication skills Become skilled at turning conflict into resolution and direction

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Style

Availability

  • Keynote
  • Moderator
  • Panelist
  • Workshop Leader
  • Host/MC
  • Author Appearance
  • Corporate Training

Fees

$7500 to $12000