Kurt Olson
Vice President of Talent & Culture UnityPoint Health
Kurt Olson is currently serving as Vice President of Talent & Culture at UnityPoint Health. With over two decades of experience in human resources and executive coaching, Olson plays a pivotal role in shaping the employee experience and leadership culture across UnityPoint’s expansive network of hospitals and clinics.
At UnityPoint Health, Olson is responsible for overseeing talent strategy, leadership development, and cultural transformation initiatives. His work supports the organization’s mission to deliver exceptional care by empowering teams and cultivating a workplace culture rooted in compassion, collaboration, and continuous improvement”
On the academic front, Olson has a PhD in Organizational and Leadership Development and holds certifications in Executive Coaching, Conscious Leadership Coaching, Enneagram Coaching, and Adult Chair Coaching
Seminars
- Rethinking how we justify and demonstrate the value of doubling down on developing healthcare leaders in 2026
- Re-imagining the impact that the emotional intelligence of our leaders has on the mindset of team members across our hospitals
- How UnityPoint Health’s investment in the capabilities and behavior of its most critical leaders across the health system had a direct link to enhanced employee engagement and patient satisfaction scores
Join a live Q&A exploring how Intermountain Health and UnityPoint Health are rethinking the way they develop their leaders.
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