FEARLESS COMMUNICATION, BOLD INNOVATION, ADAPTABILITY FOR REAL RESULTS
Kathy is a speaker, author, improviser and comedian who led global tech teams to success for two decades.
From Stanford and Silicon Valley boardrooms to Second City sketch and comedy stages, Kathy has seen it all. As a former tech executive, comedian, and improviser, she brings decades of leadership and innovation experience using her unique blend of humor, storytelling, and actionable strategies. With insights from improv, comedy AND boardrooms, Kathy helps leaders laugh, adapt and build resilience in real-time.
She’s helped global organizations increase employee retention and innovation leading to millions more in sales using her methodology. Her 4-step framework can turn any team and culture into a communication and innovation bold space.
Kathy discovered the secret to building teams who take action. By fostering an Experimental Mindset and Process through improv principles like "Yes, and," Kathy equips leaders and teams at top companies including Amazon and Cisco to take bold risks that drive growth, innovation, and create cultures that adapt to change, help ideas flourish and keep your best people.
Her book, Stop Boring Me!, an Amazon #1 and Top 10 in Creativity, was named a ‘CEO must-read,’ and her thought leadership has been Featured in Forbes, HuffPost, and Inc.com.
CLIENTS
She's worked with and spoken at Google, SXSW, IBM, Amazon AWS, CISCO Systems, United Way Silicon Valley, Goodwill Industries, ISPA, Inbound, Women in Leadership, Content Marketing World, Kaiser Permanente, Wells Fargo among other organizations.
TESTIMONIALS
“Kathy’s communications training left a lasting impact. It was powerful, and we improved innovation by 40%.”
– Sandy C., Amazon AWS
“Kathy delivered the perfect balance of humor and thought-provoking content in her keynote. She was exceptional. We’ve used her insights to grow members and our attendees rave about getting real results - from product ideas to sales!”
– Gina B., American Marketing Assoc. Ignite Conference
“Thank you for your keynote... You were insightful, inspiring and funny—a winning combination!”
-Rachna K., Women’s Center Leadership Conference
"Working with Kathy increased recruitment and retention in a competitive market by more than 60%. She not only has you laughing and connecting to improve team dynamics, she uses it to lower resistance, increase resilience and innovate more boldly than we ever have!" -
Deepika, Sr. HR Exec, Cisco Systems
TURN UNCERTAINTY INTO BOLD ACTION
Teams disengaged, not adapting?
Conferences, leadership programs not inspiring?
Challenges with team innovation and change?
Leaders, feel disconnected?
Kathy is the antidote.
OFFERINGS
Interactive Keynotes That Inspire
Team Trainings to Engage
Hosting and MC services for Events
