Kathy Dempsey

Change Management Expert, Award-Winning Author, Former Hospital Executive

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Phoenix, AZ, USA
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Kathy Dempsey Biography

Kathy B. Dempsey is the President of Keep Shedding! Inc. and a recognized expert in change management. As a former hospital executive, she played a crucial role in leading Memorial Health Care System’s organizational development, propelling it to become one of the top 100 hospitals in America. Dempsey holds the prestigious Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) designation, the highest earned speaker’s designation globally. Her dynamic presentations and deep expertise in leading and managing change help ignite individuals and organizations with the skills and motivation they need.

Dempsey’s transformational journey began as an ER/trauma nurse, where she was the first healthcare worker in America to be diagnosed with AIDS due to workplace exposure, a diagnosis later proven to be false. This misdiagnosis, initially seen as a terminal condition, drew significant attention from the Center for Disease Control (CDC). Living with this misdiagnosis for three months proved to be an intense, transformative experience for Dempsey, shaping much of her future work in change management and resilience.

Dempsey’s acclaimed book, "Shed or You’re Dead®: 31 Unconventional Strategies for Growth and Change," is an award-winning title, having received a Writer's Digest International Book Award. She has also contributed to two New York Times bestselling "Chicken Soup for the Soul" books and co-authored "Irresistible Leadership" and "Thriving in the Midst of Change". Additionally, she edits and publishes "60 Seconds of Shedding," a popular monthly e-newsletter subscribed to by over 14,000 readers worldwide. Her approach not only provides inspiration but also delivers practical tools for people to lead and master change effectively in their lives.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 09/10/2024.

Kathy Dempsey Speaking Topics

  • Shed or You're Dead®: How to Stay Alive & Thrive in the Midst of Change

    Millions of dollars and thousands of hours are lost by organizations each year due to the inability to get employees to move forward with changes. Why do 75% of all change efforts fail? Largely because people feel left out of the process and lack the skills, knowledge and motivation to adapt to the organization's new systems, processes and procedures. Organizations that equip their people to SHED faster and quicker will be the ones that survive and thrive!

    This interactive keynote session is packed with practical strategies for immediate implementation! Leave empowered to SHED for Success™ and be able to

  • Shed or You're Dead®: How to Stay Alive & Thrive in the Midst of Healthcare Change

    Millions of dollars and thousands of hours are lost each year due to the inability to get employees to move forward with healthcare changes. Why do 75% of all change efforts fail? Largely because people feel left out of the process and lack the skills, knowledge and motivation to adapt to the organization's new systems, processes and procedures. Can you imagine what your organization would be like if everyone could lead and master change? Healthcare organizations that equip their people to SHED faster and quicker will be the ones that survive and thrive!

    This interactive keynote session is packed with practical strategies for immediate implementation! Leave empowered to SHED for Success™ and

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Kathy Dempsey is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Shed or You're Dead®: How to Stay Alive & Thrive in the Midst of Change and Shed or You're Dead®: How to Stay Alive & Thrive in the Midst of Healthcare Change. The estimated speaking fee range to book Kathy Dempsey for your event is available upon request. Kathy Dempsey generally travels from Phoenix, AZ, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Debbie Allen, Cheryl Cran, Kristie Kennedy, Alexandra Wilkis Wilson and Carey Lohrenz. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Kathy Dempsey for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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