Inspire.

Empower.

Engage.

Transform.

Inspire. Empower. Engage. Transform.

Spark Your Audience!

I inspire audiences to think differently about their life, work, and leadership. Each dynamic experience is tailored to your event and offers insights and tools that change lives.

Available for:

  • Keynote Presentations

  • Facilitated Workshops

  • Employee Gatherings & Trainings

Featured Keynotes

01.

Find Your Spark

  • People are soulfully tired. They want to feel more energized, joyful, and fulfilled in their lives. They want to thrive in their work and workplaces. They want to inspire their teams and community.

    They want to burn brightly without burning out.

    What if this was possible by embracing a simple, yet different way to live, work, and lead? What if you could spark transformation in your own life and in those around you? This powerful and engaging keynote will share the research, insights, and action steps audiences need to create lasting change in their lives and organizations.

    Great for audiences focused on:

    • Leveling up their leadership.

    • Employee wellbeing and engagement.

    • Sparking renewed passion and energy.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Understand the human energy crisis happening around the world.

  2. Explore how a simple mindset shift can dramatically change how you approach life, work, and leadership.

  3. Learn why applying a few Japanese concepts will help you find more meaning, fulfillment, and balance in your life and work.

  4. Walk away inspired and empowered to make small changes that will spark real, lasting transformation to help you thrive.

02.

Get Uncomfortable

  • We know when we're in the zone. We also know when we're being pushed…sometimes it's uncomfortable and sometimes it's downright scary. But growth happens when we proactively work through the discomfort and allow the stretch to teach us something.

    This presentation explores the science behind what makes us “uncomfortable” and how to move through the discomfort, so the tough situations and conversations become the transformative ones.

    We’ll also explore the power of emotions and empathy in this process, including how to get curious when things get tough. It's learning to have the courage to be wrong, so we can get it right.

    Great for audiences focused on:

    • Improving how they communicate and navigate conflict in life and work.

    • Developing their skills as an empathetic leader.

    • How to coach others through having the tough conversations.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Understand the zones of growth and how to embrace a curiosity mindset.

  2. Recognize the key tenants of empathy and the role emotions play in our conversations and relationships.

  3. Discover the science and art of how to have the tough conversations using compassionate communication.

  4. Walk away with the language and tools to build better relationships.

03.

Courageous Light

  • While most leaders experience challenges in their professional growth and development, women face unique hurdles as they strive to build a career and personal brand that is authentic, along with a presence that is both powerful and a true reflection of what they value in themselves.

    This presentation provides inspiring stories and compelling insights to help women activate their agency and lean into their power to stand out and make an impact.

    Great for women-centered audiences focused on:

    • Living and leading with courage and authenticity.

    • Building confidence in themselves and other women.

    • Thriving in male-dominated spaces and industries.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Understand the “girl box” concept and how to step courageously outside of it.

  2. Recognize the voice of their inner critic and how to tap into the voice of wisdom.

  3. Activate what makes them unique and how to live it with clarity and confidence.

  4. Walk away with the knowledge and practical tools to live boldly, speak confidently, and lead courageously.

Recent Speaking Clients

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  • "If you want your audience to be inspired when they leave the room, you need to have Dr. Katie at your event!"

    Luann Meyer | Federation of New York Solid Waste Associations

  • "You are a great motivator and sparked a lot of contemplation. Your talk at the end of the final session made me consider many things that I need to work on and better understand within my own life."

    Michael | Keynote Attendee

  • "Katie's energy and passion for what she does illuminates any room and any audience. Her ability to get people to think differently about how they live and work is truly an art."

    Lindsay McGuire | High Hotels



  • "I was at your presentation this a.m. and it was probably the best hour and a half I spent in awhile. I absolutely loved the energy and content."

    Nicole | Workshop Attendee

  • "Katie was a vibrant, engaging speaker. She brought new insights and asked thoughtful questions, guiding the conversation to help us add to our professional and personal lives. It was one of the best professional development sessions we've ever had."

    Holly White | PRSA - Central PA Chapter

A Little About Me

I’m a master emcee, master communicator, and master taco lover! In all seriousness, I’m passionate about giving audiences a transformative experience. From small workshops to national conferences, I’ve spoken thousands of times to over 200,000 people (and counting!). I’m a graduate of Heroic Public Speaking CORE program and currently a part of the the Heroic Public Speaking GRAD program. I also teach public speaking at Penn State Harrisburg. So, you could say that I love the stage.

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