Speaking & keynotes
The most challenging moments in leadership are often the most human. My talks explore empathy, emotional intelligence, belonging, conflict, and how we move through change together.
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Each session can be adapted for conferences, leadership development events, faculty and staff gatherings, or team retreats.
Self-awareness / Emotional intelligence
Before we can meaningfully connect with others, we need to understand how our own emotions, assumptions, and responses influence the way we lead. This presentation explores intentional responses, empathy, and the everyday practice of self-awareness.
Audience explores: Emotional awareness · reflection · response versus reaction · empathy
Teams / Belonging
Trust, connection, and accountability don't emerge from strategy alone. They grow through everyday interactions. We explore the conditions that help people feel seen, heard, and able to contribute to meaningful work.
Audience explores: Trust · psychological safety · belonging · shared accountability
Conflict / Communication
Conflict is inevitable when people bring different experiences, priorities, and perspectives. The question is how we respond. This conversation considers curiosity, boundaries, listening, and the courage to disagree respectfully.
Audience explores: Perspective-taking · dialogue · listening · accountability
Organizational change / Redevelopment
Change may be planned through structures, policies, and processes. People experience it through uncertainty, relationships, identity, and trust. This presentation explores why human-centered engagement matters during transformation.
Audience explores: Change communication · stakeholder engagement · trust · uncertainty
A special focus
For higher-education audiences, Katie also explores the relational dynamics of academic program redevelopment: faculty engagement, interdisciplinary collaboration, conflicting priorities, and shared purpose during institutional transformation.
Ask about academic speakingWays to engage
Compelling ideas and reflection grounded in practical leadership experience.
Participatory experiences that turn big ideas into team conversations and individual reflection.
Deliberate room for listening, dialogue, and shared understanding around important challenges.