Kevin O’Connor specializes in working with physicians called to the next step in their careers … to help them present, influence and lead better, so their teams can focus on innovating, communicating and growing. O’Connor demonstrates safe, easy-to-learn strategies that will bring physicians together for greater influence, patient safety and improved quality.

After more than 35 years of teaching and interviewing successful physicians around the globe, O’Connor knows what physicians must consider to transition from peer to leader and achieve their goals in today’s dynamic health care environment.

O’Connor has authored and co-authored several books, including Fearless Facilitation: The ultimate guide to engaging (and involving!) your audience (2013), Speak Up: A Woman's Guide to Presenting Like A Pro (2008, co-authored with Cyndi Maxey, CSP) and Present Like A Pro: A Field Guide to Mastering the Art of Business, Professional and Public Speaking (2006, co-authored with Cyndi Maxey, CSP).

Areas of Expertise

  • Influence/leadership
  • Teamwork/collaboration
  • Conflict resolution
  • Presentation skills
  • Innovation
  • Emotional Availability

Degrees

  • Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology Alfred Adler School of Professional Psychology Master of Arts - Pastoral Studies/Spirituality Loyola University Chicago Master of Arts - Education Saint Xavier University Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy Loyola University Chicago

Certifications

  • Certified speaking professional (CSP), designation held by fewer than 400 in the world, for speaking excellence
  • Licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), state of Illinois
  • Licensed clinical professional counselor, (LCPC), state of Illinois
  • National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC), national certification