Dr. Mark DeVolder

Dr. Mark DeVolder is a globally recognized expert in change management, business transformation, and future-proof leadership. Based in Kelowna, British Columbia, he has spent over two decades researching, consulting, and speaking in more than 25 countries and on 5 continents, helping organisations navigate disruption, adapt to change, and emerge stronger.

As “The Change Specialist”, Dr. DeVolder has worked with world-class clients ranging from NASA and McDonald’s to the Royal Bank of Canada and GE. His experience includes coaching NASA rocket scientists to reinvent themselves, guiding healthcare teams through multi-billion-dollar mergers, and transforming oil-industry cultures into safety-first organisations.

Through his signature concept of Empowered Change™, Dr. DeVolder teaches the mindset, behaviours, and systems that enable leaders and teams to not only survive change—but to lead it, leverage i,t and thrive in it. He is the author of several influential books, including Perpetual Pivot: How the Best Leaders Adapt to Exponential Change, Get Engaged! A Practical Guide for Improving Employee Engagement, and Unity in Diversity Through Synergy.

Known for his dynamic stage presence, humour, storytelling, and actionable frameworks, Dr. DeVolder brings energy and insight to every keynote, worksho,p or virtual event. His message resonates with organisations that face rapid technological change, shifting workforce demographics, disruptive competition, and global uncertainty.

Perpetual Pivot: How the Best Leaders Adapt to Exponential Change

The pace of change has never been faster — and it will never be this slow again. In this powerful and practical keynote, Dr. Mark DeVolder helps leaders and teams master the art of the “perpetual pivot.” Drawing on his experience coaching NASA scientists, global executives, and Fortune 500 teams, he explains how organizations can anticipate disruption, embrace uncertainty, and leverage transformation as a competitive advantage.

Audiences learn a proven framework for responding to constant change, building agility, and driving innovation across every level of the business. Dr. DeVolder shares tools to help teams let go of outdated habits, reframe resistance, and lead change with clarity and confidence. This keynote is ideal for organizations navigating mergers, digital transformation, market disruption, or culture shifts — anyone who wants to move from managing change to mastering it.

Harness the Hurricane: Adapt Boldly, Nimbly, and Quickly to Extreme Change

Change can feel like a storm — unpredictable, chaotic, and overwhelming. Yet, within every hurricane lies opportunity. In this high-energy presentation, Dr. DeVolder shows audiences how to navigate turbulence with courage and composure. Using vivid stories from industries that have faced crisis and comeback, he demonstrates how leaders can stabilize their teams, sustain performance, and accelerate results in times of upheaval.

Attendees walk away with actionable strategies for turning anxiety into action, confusion into clarity, and disruption into direction. Whether your team is grappling with re-organization, new technology, or post-pandemic uncertainty, this keynote will leave them inspired and equipped to thrive amid the winds of change.

On Fire! Energized Together — Everyone, Every Day

Employee engagement is not a buzzword — it’s the fuel that powers innovation, productivity, and retention. In this interactive and motivating session, Dr. DeVolder reveals the science and psychology behind sustained motivation at work. He breaks down what truly drives engagement — clarity, competence, influence, and appreciation — and how leaders can reignite these four forces within their teams.

Through humour, storytelling, and practical exercises, participants discover how to transform disengaged employees into empowered contributors. Dr. DeVolder’s research-backed approach helps organizations close the gap between potential and performance, ensuring people show up “on fire” — aligned, inspired, and ready to excel.