Speaking

Keynotes and workshops that deepen self-awareness, inspire authentic leadership, and strengthen connection.

I deliver transformational, high-impact workshops and talks to diverse audiences.

Through engaging keynotes and interactive workshops, I help women, leaders, and teams move beyond the pressure to perform and reconnect with a more grounded, authentic way of living and leading.

Drawing on my experience as a former CEO and executive coach, I bring together personal stories, the science of wellbeing, and practical tools for nervous system regulation. Each talk is tailored to your audience, offering space for reflection and actionable practices to navigate stress, build stronger relationships, and lead with greater clarity, compassion, and courage.

Featured appearances and keynotes

  • Amperage Marketing

  • Procter and Gamble

  • CIVCO

  • Gazette Co.

  • You Conference

  • EntreFEST

  • IMTA- Iowa Women in Motion Chapter 

  • Crown Collective - Iowa Women Dentists

Available Talks & Workshops

  • FOR WOMEN LEADERS

    This talk invites women to embrace a new kind of leadership: one that moves beyond performance and into authentic presence. Rather than measuring success solely by achievements, titles, or productivity, it encourages leaders to know themselves deeply, grow through heart-centered awareness, and share their gifts from a grounded place.

    The central message is that our true legacy is not just what we accomplish, but how we lead, influence, and impact others. Leadership becomes most powerful when it is embodied with authenticity, compassion, and courage.

  • FOR ENTREPRENURS & BUSINESS OWNERS

    This talk helps entrepreneurs understand that calm is not a luxury—it is a leadership advantage. By exploring nervous system regulation, self-awareness, resilience, and rest, participants learn how to move from survival mode into a more centered and sustainable way of leading. The presentation emphasizes that business success is deeply connected to personal wellbeing, and that entrepreneurs who regulate their energy make better decisions, build stronger relationships, and create healthier organizations.

    The key message is simple: when you learn to lead yourself well, everything you build benefits.

  • FOR LEADERS & TEAMS

    This workshop explores how leaders can create greater calm, resilience, and effectiveness by understanding and regulating their nervous systems. Participants learn practical tools for centering, self-awareness, agility, and nourishment, recognizing that leadership is shaped as much by presence and energy as by skills and strategy. The session emphasizes that grounded leaders "bring the weather"-their emotional state influences the culture, trust, and performance of those around them.

    Through reflection, nervous system education, and actionable practices, leaders leave with tools to respond rather than react, navigate change with resilience, and lead from a place of steadiness and authenticity.

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  • “Have you ever sat in a room with someone and thought, Wow! Not only is this person super smart, they just seem to be an incredible human?! That is Kate. Kate’s very diverse background gives her a wealth of understanding and knowledge that she brings to her work. Plus, her deep desire to help women thrive shines through in all that she does. Kate is a fantastic podcast host who doesn’t just do the fluff. She asks the real questions that help advance women. Her work to empower women comes from a place of deep knowledge paired with a desire for a better world for all.”

    — Nicole