Terry Paulson

Dr. Terry Paulson is a licensed psychologist and leading authority on turning positive psychology research into practical insights that produce real-world results. Author of the popular books, The Optimism Advantage, Leadership Truths One Story at a Time, Making Humor Work and They Shoot Managers Don't They?, his presentations help organizations, leaders, and teams make change work.

Paulson teaches audiences that challenges can become opportunities and obstacles can become steppingstones. He combines humorous, inspirational anecdotes with human insight and knowledge, sharing real-life strategies and information-packed stories that highlight best practices you can use tomorrow. His tasteful humor and down-to-earth style have earned him a deserved reputation as one of the nation's best keynote speakers. Known for bringing knowledge, enthusiasm, and a refreshingly unique approach to every program, he has been called "the Will Rogers of management consultants" by Business Digest.

Since founding Paulson and Associates, Inc. Paulson has conducted practical and entertaining programs annually for companies and associations nationwide including Boeing, Boston Scientific, Starbucks, 3M, the American Payroll Association, the National Association of Realtors, the American Academy of Family Physicians and hundreds of hospitals and universities. He is a past president of the National Speakers Association, a Certified Speaking Professional, and has been inducted as a lifetime member of the CPAE Speakers Hall of Fame, along with Ronald Reagan, Colin Powell and Norman Vincent Peale – an honor given to only 156 speakers worldwide.