DESI PAYNE
MAKE YOUR CURRENT JOB YOUR DREAM JOB! Energizing Leaders-Beating Burnout-Inspiring Teams!
Desi Payne is a leading authority on workplace culture, stress management, and team engagement. As an award-winning international keynote speaker, she is on a mission to help professionals "Make Your Current Job Your Dream Job" by equipping them with the tools to overcome burnout, negativity, and overwhelm in high-pressure environments. Desi’s expertise is rooted in her 25-year career in the hospital industry, her successful journey as a business owner and entrepreneur, and her personal triumph as a cancer survivor. This real-world experience gives her a deep understanding of the challenges facing today’s leaders and teams.
Desi has delivered keynote presentations, workshops, and trainings in 27 states and internationally, impacting hundreds of organizations, including industry leaders like Farm Bureau Insurance, Century 21, Kinseth Hospitality, and McLeod Health. Her reputation for combining actionable content with humor and memorable storytelling has made her a sought-after speaker for conferences, corporate events, and leadership retreats.
As a certified John Maxwell Leadership Trainer, Desi brings world-class leadership principles to every stage and has had the privilege of sharing the spotlight with legendary leaders such as John C. Maxwell. She is also a regular TV personality on the lifestyle program, Hello Iowa!
Desi is the host of The Energized Leader podcast, where she interviews exceptional leaders across America, providing listeners with practical, real-life strategies for inspiring teams and transforming workplace culture. Desi is also the author of three books—Manage Stress Without Losing Your Mind, Give Me Some Chocolate…I’m Stressed!, and Do You Work with the Living Dead.
Desi's approach blends research-backed frameworks with authentic storytelling and interactive engagement, ensuring every audience walks away empowered and equipped for change. Whether she’s speaking to frontline staff, corporate managers, or C-suite executives, Desi Payne is the speaker who turns every keynote into an unforgettable, energizing experience that sparks growth and lasting impact.
Desi Payne is a leading authority on workplace culture, stress management, and team engagement. As an award-winning international keynote speaker, she is on a mission to help professionals "Make Your Current Job Your Dream Job" by equipping them with the tools to overcome burnout, negativity, and overwhelm in high-pressure environments. Desi’s expertise is rooted in her 25-year career in the hospital industry, her successful journey as a business owner and entrepreneur, and her personal triumph as a cancer survivor. This real-world experience gives her a deep understanding of the challenges facing today’s leaders and teams.
Desi has delivered keynote presentations, workshops, and trainings in 27 states and internationally, impacting hundreds of organizations, including industry leaders like Farm Bureau Insurance, Century 21, Kinseth Hospitality, and McLeod Health. Her reputation for combining actionable content with humor and memorable storytelling has made her a sought-after speaker for conferences, corporate events, and leadership retreats.
As a certified John Maxwell Leadership Trainer, Desi brings world-class leadership principles to every stage and has had the privilege of sharing the spotlight with legendary leaders such as John C. Maxwell. She is also a regular TV personality on the lifestyle program, Hello Iowa!
Desi is the host of The Energized Leader podcast, where she interviews exceptional leaders across America, providing listeners with practical, real-life strategies for inspiring teams and transforming workplace culture. Desi is also the author of three books—Manage Stress Without Losing Your Mind, Give Me Some Chocolate…I’m Stressed!, and Do You Work with the Living Dead.
Desi's approach blends research-backed frameworks with authentic storytelling and interactive engagement, ensuring every audience walks away empowered and equipped for change. Whether she’s speaking to frontline staff, corporate managers, or C-suite executives, Desi Payne is the speaker who turns every keynote into an unforgettable, energizing experience that sparks growth and lasting impact.
The Energized Employee: Beating Burnout, Staying Positive, Uplifting Others During Tough Days
Imagine this: You walk into your workplace and feel it immediately, the tone is lighter, people communicate with respect, and everyone gets along. The work is still demanding, but the atmosphere gives you energy instead of draining it. Now that feels like a dream job!
But let’s face the reality is that many employees today are disengaged, disconnected, burned out, and overwhelmed. If that sounds familiar, it might be time for a...
The Magic of Connecting for Leaders
Do you know the secret to becoming a great leader?
Are you under the illusion of what your team thinks of you?
Would you like to learn the magic of connecting?
If yes, then Desi wants to vanish your misconceptions of what connecting is.
Today technology transforms the way we communicate. In fact, technology has taken over our lives in so many ways that we’ve truly lost the skills of listening...
Give Me Some Chocolate...I'm Stressed!
In today’s fast-paced, high-pressure world, it’s easy to feel drained, overwhelmed, and stretched too thin. How do you energize excellence when everything around you seems to zap your energy? How do you accomplish more with less—without burning out?
In this high-energy session, motivational speaker Desi Payne will share her powerful
“3-L Framework” to help you recognize, reduce, and respond to stress in healthier, more productive...
High-Road Leadership Workshop
- Would you like a leadership training experience that keeps everyone talking?
- Are your leaders on the Low Road, Middle Road, or High Road of leadership?
- Do you want high interaction and fun while learning how to be a High-Road leader?
Say GOODBYE to dull, boring, lifeless leadership workshops!
This four-hour leadership training with Desi Payne is just...
The Connective Power of Laughter
Are you having a fun annual celebration and need the perfect banquet speaker? Maybe you need a dynamic session to re-energize everyone after lunch. This keynote delivers just that!
More than just entertaining and engaging, this laughter-filled experience will have your audience laughing and learning about the amazing science behind laughter. Did you know that laughter relaxes your muscles, releases feel-good hormones, boosts your...
D.I.S.C. Energize Your Team with Incredible Communication Skills
What if you could tap into your greatest motivations and dramatically improve your relationships and accelerate your results?
Then communication training with Desi is the best solution!
Participants are introduced to the DISC model and begin by exploring their personal profiles to better understand their own communication style and behavioral preferences. They then learn about the full spectrum of...
Team Building with Humor & Purpose
How would you like to add a team-building session to any of Desi’s programs to reinforce what your team just learned?
Desi offers team-building experiences that are both fun and purposeful. You can either extend one of your scheduled sessions or have her lead an engaging breakout session designed to strengthen connections and learning.
Her team-building is packed with laughter, interaction, and purpose. Five reasons to add team...
