Jeff Whitehorn
MBA, LFACHE, ACC
TN, USDiscovering leadership treasure one bit of gold at a time.
Jeff Whitehorn is an author, national speaker, executive coach, and team facilitator. He uses his personal experience as a 25-year hospital CEO to help leaders unlock their true potential. He is always ready to provide storytelling, humor, energy, and proven strategies that leave his audience inspired and motivated.
Jeff received his BS degree from Lipscomb University and his MBA from the University of Alabama. He is certified as an executive coach by the global accrediting body, International Coaching Federation. He is also certified as a team facilitator by the Association of Talent Development. Jeff is a Lifetime Fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives.
After retiring from HCA Healthcare in 2017, Jeff founded Whitehorn Coaching & Consulting LLC in 2018. His passion as a national leadership speaker is to help others become better leaders. He offers true, real-world stories, examples, and insights gained from his experience as a hospital CEO to his audiences. He strongly believes that leadership lessons learned by experienced leaders should be passed along to others.
Jeff is the author of the highly popular book, Leadership Treasure: 25 Bits of Gold Discovered From 25 Years as a CEO.
Jeff Whitehorn is an author, national speaker, executive coach, and team facilitator. He uses his personal experience as a 25-year hospital CEO to help leaders unlock their true potential. He is always ready to provide storytelling, humor, energy, and proven strategies that leave his audience inspired and motivated.
Jeff received his BS degree from Lipscomb University and his MBA from the University of Alabama. He is certified as an executive coach by the global accrediting body, International Coaching Federation. He is also certified as a team facilitator by the Association of Talent Development. Jeff is a Lifetime Fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives.
After retiring from HCA Healthcare in 2017, Jeff founded Whitehorn Coaching & Consulting LLC in 2018. His passion as a national leadership speaker is to help others become better leaders. He offers true, real-world stories, examples, and insights gained from his experience as a hospital CEO to his audiences. He strongly believes that leadership lessons learned by experienced leaders should be passed along to others.
Jeff is the author of the highly popular book, Leadership Treasure: 25 Bits of Gold Discovered From 25 Years as a CEO.
Culture CPR: Administer Immediately to Invigorate Culture and Boost Employee Retention
Format: 60-minute keynote, general session, or breakout session
This program is perfect for:
- C-suite, Administrators, Directors, Managers, and future leaders
The audience will leave with:
· Reveal the three critical components of “Culture CPR” in order to help leaders know where to focus their time, energy, and resources to improve culture and boost employee...
The 2026 Leadership Outlook: Five Critical Trends Facing Today’s Leaders
Format: 60-minute keynote, breakout, or general session
This program is perfect for:
- C-suite, Administrators, VPs, Directors, Managers, and all current and future leaders
The audience will leave with:
· Identify the five critical trends leaders must know in order to correctly navigate in today’s environment
· Discover the proven leadership skills needed...
Beyond the Textbook: Critical Leadership Lessons They Don’t Teach You in School
Format: 60-minute keynote, breakout, concurrent, or general session
This program is perfect for:
All C-suite, Administrators, VPs, Directors, Managers, and future leaders
The audience will leave with:
· Identify and prepare for ten untaught but real-life leadership challenges
· Discover the #1 most important responsibility of a leader
· Develop a...
Ignite the Drive: How Leaders Spark Motivation in Today’s Workforce
Format: 60-minute keynote, breakout, concurrent, or general session
This program is perfect for:
C-suite, Administrators, VPs, Directors, Managers, and all future leaders
The audience will leave with:
· Discover the four key drivers to motivate today’s employees
· Develop the leader’s skill set in order to execute motivational strategies
· Create a...
From Doing to Leading: How to Delegate for Greater Impact and Other Time Management Tips
Format: 60-minute breakout, concurrent, or general session
This program is perfect for:
C-suite, Administrators, VPs, Directors, Managers, and all future leaders
The audience will leave with:
· Identify specific tasks that a leader can delegate to others
· Discover four real-life, proven strategies that a leader can implement now
· Explore how strong...
Built to Lead: The Five Skills That Make or Break New Leaders
Format: Either a 60-minute keynote, concurrent, or breakout session or a 3.0 hour workshop
This program is perfect for:
Leaders with less than five years of managerial experience
The audience will leave with:
· Identify the five critical leadership skills needed to jumpstart your career success as a new leader
· Learn the top four strategies to be a great...
Transforming Your Executive Presence Into Your Competitive Advantage
Format: 60-minute breakout, concurrent, or general session
This program is perfect for:
C-suite, Administrators, VPs, Directors, Managers, and future leaders
The audience will leave with:
· Recognize the top eight most important drivers that impact executive presence
· Learn valuable tips to improve your presentation and communication skills
Learn how...
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