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Kathy Taylor is a leadership strategist, executive coach, and the founder of The HEART and HOPE Leadership Connection™. With over 30 years of experience, she connects leaders with communication and ideas that transform how they lead, follow, and evolve.

A certified practitioner in DISC, Emotional Intelligence (EQ), and Relational Intelligence (RQ), Kathy is widely recognized for helping leaders deepen their self-awareness, elevate communication, and lead with clarity and purpose.

She is the author of Lead with Heart: Dear Leader, Set the Tone and Do It First—a bold and reflective guide rooted in her original HEART Model™: Honesty, Empathy, Authenticity, Responsibility, and Trust. This model lives within her Leadership Elements Framework™, a strategic structure designed to help leaders grow from the inside out.

To bring this work to life, Kathy created The Leadership Elements Index™, a powerful assessment tool that equips leaders to evaluate how they show up, communicate, and create meaningful impact in the workplace and beyond.

Her earlier titles, The Diary of a Grown-Up and The Diary of a Grown-Up Journal, invite readers to embrace the changes and challenges of life and leadership with honesty and intention.

Kathy is a sought-after speaker known for her engaging keynotes, transformational workshops, and ability to captivate audiences with her presence. She has been featured on numerous podcasts, contributed published articles, and regularly speaks at conferences and corporate leadership events, inviting leaders to reimagine communication, culture, and connection as the true catalysts for growth.

Her signature eyeglasses are more than style; they symbolize perspective, clarity, and the courage to see leadership differently. Whether speaking on stage or writing from the heart, Kathy curates spaces for reflection, connection, and authentic growth, rooted in one core belief:

When you lead with your heart, others find hope.

Current position (2)

CEO

Kathy Taylor Consulting LLC

Founder

Heart and Hope Leadership Connection™

Degrees (1)

Interdisciplinary Studies

Norfolk State University

1992 to 1997

Presentations

Presentations (4)

Lead with HEART

"A Leadership Experience That Begins Within"
The Lead with HEART workshop is a transformational leadership experience rooted in five essential values: Honesty, Empathy, Authenticity, Responsibility, and Trust. Designed for leaders at every level, this interactive session helps participants connect deeply with themselves and others to lead with greater clarity, courage, and care.
Whether you're managing a team, leading through change, or building culture from the ground up, this workshop equips you with the mindset, language, and tools to lead from the inside out.
Because when you take care of your people, your people will take care of your stuff.

Communicating for Change: Leaders Edition

Change doesn’t fail because of the plan; it fails because of the conversation.
In this interactive workshop, leaders will explore the vital role that communication plays in driving lasting change. Whether navigating transformation, disruption, or everyday adjustments, how leaders communicate will determine how others show up, respond, and engage.

“Communicating for Change” equips leaders with the tools to craft messages that move people, not just inform them. Leaders will learn how to bring clarity in times of uncertainty, build trust through transparency, and align their communication styles with team needs during transitions.

This is more than a workshop. It’s a call to speak with courage, lead with empathy, and listen with purpose.

Connecting the Dots using DISC

In every workplace, conversations either connect us or divide us. Connecting the Dots Using DISC™ is an interactive training designed to help leaders and teams decode behavior, improve communication, and build stronger, more intentional connections.
Through the lens of the DISC model, participants will learn how to connect the dots between personality, perception, and performance. Whether you’re navigating team dynamics, feedback conversations, or decision-making styles, this session gives you the insight to lead with empathy and impact.

The Leadership Lens

Leadership is not about having all the answers; it’s about learning to see clearly. The Leadership Lens is a reflective, high-impact training designed to help leaders adjust their view of themselves, their teams, and the way they lead through change and challenge.

Through interactive exercises, honest dialogue, and strategic frameworks, participants will explore how their lens shapes what they notice, prioritize, and act on. Whether it’s cloudy communication, blind spots in decision-making, or unclear direction, this session brings it all into focus.