Kathy Cleveland Bull: Change Management
Kathy Cleveland Bull guides organizations through meaningful, sustainable change with proven strategies that blend psychology, practical tools, and decades of real-world experience.
Quick Facts:
- Founder of N~Compass Consulting with clients across three continents
- Recommended by Dr. Spencer Johnson to teach Who Moved My Cheese? change principles
- Has trained more than 100,000 people on practical change management strategies
- Appeared onstage with Dr. Phil McGraw and Deepak Chopra before 7,000 attendees
- Expert in strategic planning, human development, and organizational resilience
- Formats: Keynote 45–60 minutes, fireside chat, moderated Q&A, interactive workshop, or organizational change seminar.
- Audiences: Corporate teams, government agencies, educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, leadership groups, and audiences facing cultural or operational transformation.
- Outcomes:
- Practical frameworks for navigating personal and organizational change with confidence.
- Tools for reducing resistance, increasing resilience, and improving adaptability across teams.
- Clear strategies for aligning mindset, behavior, and goals during periods of transition.
- Travels from: Columbus, OH
- **Fee range: $10,001 - $20,000
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Keynote Topics:
Navigate the Art and Science of Change
Kathy Cleveland Bull is a highly sought-after professional speaker, consultant, and coach. Her first company, N~Compass Consulting launched in 2001, helps organizations on four continents “Navigate the Art and Science of Change.
Talent Short Bio
Kathy Cleveland Bull is an internationally respected speaker, trainer, and consultant who has spent her career helping individuals and organizations navigate the art and science of change. As the founder of N~Compass Consulting, she has worked across three continents, supporting Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, universities, and nonprofits through transformational growth. Her insights are grounded in psychology, human behavior, and strategic planning, making her message both practical and deeply human.
Kathy’s reputation as a trusted voice in change management led Dr. Spencer Johnson to recommend her as one of only three speakers to deliver training based on his bestselling book Who Moved My Cheese? Since then, she has taught more than 100,000 people how to manage uncertainty, build resilience, and adapt with confidence. Her ability to translate complex emotional and organizational dynamics into usable strategies has made her a go-to expert for leaders navigating disruption.
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Kathy Cleveland Bull is a highly regarded professional speaker, trainer, and consultant. Her company, N~Compass Consulting, has helped clients on three continents “Navigate the Art and Science of Change.” Kathy has appeared with Dr. Phil McGraw and Deepak Chopra where she delivered her powerful change message to an audience of over 7,000 people.
Kathy conducts personal and professional development seminars for Fortune 500 companies, educational institutions, government agencies, and not-for-profit organizations. She consults on successful change strategies, human development and strategic planning.
Kathy was one of three professional speakers recommended by Dr. Spencer Johnson to provide training built upon his book Who Moved My Cheese? She has trained more than 100,000 people to successfully manage change in their work and personal life by utilizing Kathy’s powerful change strategies.
A Phi Beta Kappa psychology graduate of Bowling Green State University, Kathy Cleveland Bull has two BGSU Master’s degrees; one in student personnel and another in guidance and counseling.
Kathy Cleveland Bull has served her alma mater as a member of the university’s Alumni Board of Trustees and is currently Chair of the Arts & Sciences Board of Advocates.
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Kathy Cleveland Bull Show reel
A 7-minute showcase of Kathy Cleveland Bull’s high-impact change leadership content, combining psychology, strategy, and storytelling to help audiences navigate transformation with confidence.
Video Summary & Key Moments
This 6 minute 57 second showreel highlights Kathy Cleveland Bull’s signature approach to guiding individuals and organizations through meaningful change. The video weaves together keynote moments, client testimonials, and clips demonstrating her ability to simplify complex emotional and organizational challenges. She emphasizes that change is both practical and psychological, requiring leaders to understand mindset, habit patterns, and the human experience behind every transition.
Across the reel, Kathy shares core lessons drawn from her work training more than 100,000 people on navigating uncertainty and adapting to new realities. She speaks candidly about the resistance that accompanies change, the importance of self-awareness, and the value of choosing a growth-oriented perspective. Short clips reveal her humor, energy, and skill at connecting with diverse audiences—from corporate teams to large conference halls.
The showreel also reflects her experience delivering training inspired by Who Moved My Cheese?, illustrating her talent for making research-backed concepts accessible and immediately useful. Kathy underscores that successful change requires intention, communication, and resilience, and she equips audiences with strategies they can put into practice right away.
The video closes with a clear message: while change is inevitable, suffering through it is optional. With the right mindset and tools, individuals and teams can move through uncertainty with purpose, clarity, and renewed confidence.
Key Moments
- 01:20 Key insights on mindset, resistance, and the psychology of transition
- 02:55 Practical strategies for navigating personal and organizational change
- 04:18 Examples of audience engagement and real-world transformation moments
- 05:40 Testimonials and proof points demonstrating impact and effectiveness
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Summary of User Reviews for Kathy's Presentation
Kathy's presentation received overwhelmingly positive feedback from attendees, who highlighted her engaging delivery and insightful content. Many praised her ability to stand out among top speakers, exceeding expectations and leaving a lasting impression. Users expressed eagerness to continue collaborating with her in the future, indicating a strong desire for her presence at upcoming events. Overall, Kathy's strengths lie in her rich content and engaging style, making her a highly recommended speaker. No significant weaknesses were mentioned in the reviews.
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