Energized, Enthusiastic, Fearless, Funny –

That’s Desi Payne!

 

In today’s high-stakes, fast-paced world, success demands excellence. Desi Payne is an international sought-after motivational speaker, helping teams do exactly that.

 

With nearly 29 years of experience as an entrepreneur, business owner, author, hospital patient advocate, and leadership trainer, she has inspired thousands of leaders and partnered with hundreds of companies. Desi also serves as an Executive Program Director with the John C. Maxwell Leadership Team, led by the world’s #1 leadership expert, John Maxwell.

 

As an award-winning entertainer, she uses humor and storytelling to keep the audience engaged (and awake).  As a breast cancer survivor, she knows firsthand the power of resilience—and brings that same unstoppable energy to every stage.

 

Desi is a regular guest on the lifestyle show Hello Iowa! As a TV personality, she’s built a loyal following by sharing practical strategies to manage stress and boost energy—both at work and in life.

 

She is the author of Do You Work with the Living Dead?, Give Me Some Chocolate…I’m Stressed! and Manage Stress Without Losing Your Mind.

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Fun Facts:  In 2022, she was a contestant on America’s Funniest Home Videos and won 3rd place!  She resides in Iowa with her philosopher husband, Craig, and has two grown amazing children.