Kathy Cleveland Bull

Kathy Cleveland Bull is respected among her peers as one of the finest motivational speakers and consultants in the professional field. Her company, N~Compass Consulting, guides clients as they “Navigate the Art and Science of Change.” Her well-proven methods provide her clients the necessary blueprints for successful change strategies, human development, strategic planning and personal growth.

One of Kathy’s most notable appearances was with Dr. Phil McGraw and Deepak Chopra at “The Power Within” Live Event, held in cities across Canada and the United States. During the first stop in Toronto, Kathy delivered her powerful change message to an audience of over 7,000 people. In February of 2005, she presented a two day Change Management Seminar for African Business Leaders in Nairobi, Kenya. In September, 2008 Kathy keynoted an international medical conference in Rotterdam, The Netherlands inspiring professionals, caregivers and family members to successfully adapt to the diagnosis of dementia in a loved one.

Kathy conducts personal and professional development seminars for Fortune 500 companies, educational institutions, government agencies, and not-for-profit organizations. Her recent clients include such diverse and successful organizations as Dow Chemical, Honeywell, Novartis, Accenture, Pharmacia, Max & Erma’s Restaurants, Nationwide Financial, Weyerhaeuser, Special Olympics of New York, Head Start and more than 35 colleges and universities.

Kathy was one of only three professional speakers recommended by Dr. Spencer Johnson to provide training built upon his book Who Moved My Cheese? She has trained more than 85,000 people to successfully manage change in their work and personal life by embracing and understanding the dynamics of change.

Prior to forming N~Compass Consulting, Kathy was the director of training and organizational development for some 2,000 employees at The Ohio State University. Kathy has held various leadership positions in student affairs administration, admissions, leadership development, event planning, and residence life at Bowling Green State University, North Carolina State University, and The Ohio State University.

A Phi Beta Kappa psychology graduate of Bowling Green State University, Kathy has two BGSU Master’s degrees, one in student personnel and another in guidance and counseling. She has served her alma mater as a member of the university’s Alumni Board of Trustees and Chaired the Arts & Sciences Board of Advocates. In 1989, she received the Outstanding Recent Graduate Award from the BGSU Alumni Association. And in May, 2006 Kathy was honored to deliver the Commencement Address at BGSU.

Navigate the Art and Science of Change

Kathy's energy and warm presence on stage is complimented by her presence off stage. She talks to people, she laughs, she listens and she asks questions. She is a terrific speaker! — Equanimity, Inc.

Talent, beauty, brains. What a rare combination, but you deliver it all! I am out looking for New Cheese because of your terrific skills. You were The Best at the Leadership Conference! — Health-Mor

For more than 10 years, Kathy Cleveland Bull has provided keynote addresses and presented workshops for ACT's National Enrollment Planners Conference. Consistent rave reviews and extremely positive feedback keep her at the forefront of our faculty pool. Kathy's sincerity and energetic style captures the trust of the audience. We have benefited significantly from headlining Kathy in the past, and we intend to engage her in the future! — ACT, Inc.

Surrounded by an array of the top speakers in the country, Kathy received high praise from our demanding attendees. Her content was rich and insightful, and her address engaging. She definitely exceeded our expectations and we look forward to continuing our relationship with her in the future. — Leadership Network Corporation