Welchlin Communication Strategies
Kit R. Welchlin is a high-energy speaker who utilizes a variety of proven approaches and techniques that truly motivate listeners. Kit teaches audiences how to apply practical strategies to enhance their personal and professional lives.
Kit draws from his years of management experience and communication expertise, and shares sensible strategies that address the issues we all face at work. Clients appreciate that Kit takes the initiative to tailor presentations to meet their specific needs. Participants enjoy Kit’s sense of humor, speaking competence, and the powerful and positive message he delivers.
Background
Kit began public speaking at the age of 9 in 4-H. By age 16 he was organizing and facilitating presentations on leadership, citizenship, community service and motivation for the 4-H and the Future Farmers of America.
Kit has a B.S. Degree in Speech Communication, Business Administration and Political Science. Kit earned a M.A. Degree in Speech Communication and Business Administration.
Kit purchased his first manufacturing company at age 21, and by age 26 was C.E.O. and Chairman of the Board of 3 manufacturing companies in 3 states.
He has been an instructor with the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities where he has been repeatedly nominated Outstanding Faculty.
He is a Professional Member of the National Speakers Association. In 2014, Kit was inducted into the NSA-Minnesota Speakers Association Hall of Fame. He has delivered more than 3,000 presentations to more than 500,000 people over the past 26 years.
Clients
Kit has provided hundreds of presentations to such corporate clients as 3M, Target, Land O Lakes, General Mills, American Express, General Dynamics, BAE Systems, SunOpta, and Cargill.
Some of Kit’s healthcare clients include Mayo Health System, American Society of Healthcare Materials Management, Tennessee Hospital Association, Critical Care Nurses, Orthopedic Nurses, Nurse Administrators, National Association of Surgical Technicians, and the Minnesota Hospital Association.
Kit has delivered hundreds of presentations to city, county and state government departments including U.S. Army, Defense Contractors Management Association, Corrections, Economic Security, Employee Relations, Health and Human Services, Labor and Industry, Natural Resources, Public Safety and Transportation.