Dr. Rick Kirschner

Dr. Rick Kirschner

N.D., B.Sc.

OR, US
Bestselling author, coach and speaker helps people to come together, embrace change, reduce conflict, and communicate persuasively.

Whether the topic is dealing with business, dealing with people or dealing with life, the message is simple-Change is inevitable, but progress is not. Discover how you make the difference.
 
The Art of Change Skills for Life™ presentations bring fresh perspective, inspiration and powerful skills. These interactive speeches and training programs help organizations embrace change, reduce conflict, and improve communication, and are fun, meaningful, and have a lasting impact.  

Looking for an authentic speaker who can engage and inspire your audience with ideas that have an impact?  Need a training program that actually works? When it comes to understanding how and why people do what they do ,Art of Change programs offer actionable insights gleaned from a long career of speaking and service.  

Art of Change founder, Dr. Rick Kirschner, is semi-retired from speaking, and serves as President of the Naturopathic Medicine Institute.  He is a best selling author, books include 'How To Click With People: The Secret To Better Relationships In Business And In Life,' (Hyperion Books) and the third revised edition of his coauthored international betseller, 'Dealing With People You Can't Stand: How To Bring Out The Best In People At Their Worst' (McGraw Hill), "Insider's Guide To The Art Of Persuasion," "Insider's Playbook To The Art of Persuasion," "Life By Design: Making Wise Choices In A Mixed Up World" (McGraw Hill) "Mighty Manager: Dealing With Difficult People" (McGraw Hill) and "Love Thy Customer."  (McGraw Hill) 

Art of Change's timeless topics and energetic delivery have brought people together, touched their lives, and improved organizational performance the world over. Audiences love our interactive style, honest humor, actionable insights, and grasp of the issues they deal with every day.   

Change is inevitable but progress is not. You make the difference. Are you ready to change bad to good, or good to great? Then choose from these popular speeches and training programs for your next event: Master The Art Of Change; Bringing Out The Best In People (even at their worst); Influence and The Art of Persuasion, all virtual-ready.

Our clients include AT&T, Association of Legal Administrators, Boeing, CMAA (Club Managers Association of America), Marriott, McDonalds, the Federal Reserve Bank, Hewlett Packard, Kraft, NASA, Safeco, Heineken (Holland), Premera Blue Cross, Progressive Insurance, Providence Health, Starbucks Coffee Company, Texas Instruments, Toys R Us, the Institute for Management Studies, Junior Leadership University (Switzerland) , and the Young Presidents Organization.

Whether the topic is dealing with business, dealing with people or dealing with life, the message is simple-Change is inevitable, but progress is not. Discover how you make the difference.
 
The Art of Change Skills for Life™ presentations bring fresh perspective, inspiration and powerful skills. These interactive speeches and training programs help organizations embrace change, reduce conflict, and improve communication, and are fun, meaningful, and have a lasting impact.  

Looking for an authentic speaker who can engage and inspire your audience with ideas that have an impact?  Need a training program that actually works? When it comes to understanding how and why people do what they do ,Art of Change programs offer actionable insights gleaned from a long career of speaking and service.  

Art of Change founder, Dr. Rick Kirschner, is semi-retired from speaking, and serves as President of the Naturopathic Medicine Institute.  He is a best selling author, books include 'How To Click With People: The Secret To Better Relationships In Business And In Life,' (Hyperion Books) and the third revised edition of his coauthored international betseller, 'Dealing With People You Can't Stand: How To Bring Out The Best In People At Their Worst' (McGraw Hill), "Insider's Guide To The Art Of Persuasion," "Insider's Playbook To The Art of Persuasion," "Life By Design: Making Wise Choices In A Mixed Up World" (McGraw Hill) "Mighty Manager: Dealing With Difficult People" (McGraw Hill) and "Love Thy Customer."  (McGraw Hill) 

Art of Change's timeless topics and energetic delivery have brought people together, touched their lives, and improved organizational performance the world over. Audiences love our interactive style, honest humor, actionable insights, and grasp of the issues they deal with every day.   

Change is inevitable but progress is not. You make the difference. Are you ready to change bad to good, or good to great? Then choose from these popular speeches and training programs for your next event: Master The Art Of Change; Bringing Out The Best In People (even at their worst); Influence and The Art of Persuasion, all virtual-ready.

Our clients include AT&T, Association of Legal Administrators, Boeing, CMAA (Club Managers Association of America), Marriott, McDonalds, the Federal Reserve Bank, Hewlett Packard, Kraft, NASA, Safeco, Heineken (Holland), Premera Blue Cross, Progressive Insurance, Providence Health, Starbucks Coffee Company, Texas Instruments, Toys R Us, the Institute for Management Studies, Junior Leadership University (Switzerland) , and the Young Presidents Organization.

Mastering The Art Of Change

Change is inevitable, but progress is not.  Discover how YOU make the difference!  

Outline:  Intro: Defining terms

What is Art? What is Change?
4 Clicks to master

Mindset Click: From Cynicism to Synergy

Useful vs Limiting Assumptions
Breaking the chains of reaction
Conflict Aikido
Attitude Adjustments

Entertainment-basedAudience ActivityEducational / InformativeInspirational / Life-changingHumorous / Funny

Bring Out The Best In People (Even At Their Worst)

Funny, dynamic and necessary, this entertaining presentation is a sure hit with audience members, and great for improving service and teamwork.

Frustrated with broken promises?  Tired of the whining and negativity? Had enough arguing with the pompous fools who don't have a clue?  Don't get mad!  Let Dr. Rick take some of the pain out of your dealings with problem people!

Content includes:  Mental martial arts and attitude adjustments, essential...

Conflict ResolutionEntertainment-basedAudience ActivityEducational / InformativeInspirational / Life-changingHumorous / Funny

Influence And The Art Of Persuasion

One of Dr. Kirschner's most popular program, this highly interactive speech or training program delivers the goods!  Learn about the 9 information gates, 8 delivery guides, 7 persuasion cues, 6 motivations, 5 stages of change, 4 outcomes, 3 zones, 2 kinds of listening and 1 basic belief necessary to be persuasive.

Participants gain a reliable process to improve observational skills and grow their influence. Great for sales meetings and executive retreats, this program is...

Persuasion / InfluencingEntertainment-basedAudience ActivityEducational / InformativeInspirational / Life-changing