Kendra Von Esh | SpeakerHub

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Leadership and Inspiration for Business | Associations | Universities | Parishes

Everyone is looking for, 'Something More' in their lives ... meaning, purpose, happiness, courage, love, forgiveness, success, acceptance, motivation, inspiration...

Kendra Von Esh is no different! After decades as an Executive in Corporate America she was still looking for 'Something More' and sometimes in all the wrong places. She finally found the answer to living the sweet life she was made for with supernatural peace and overflowing joy!

Now an Author and Speaker, Kendra's passion is to share how everyone should partner with the being who created us to fulfill your own purpose on this earth! You were uniquely made with your own talents - it's time - go be who you are made to be - Kendra inspires you to action and shows you how!

ATTENTION BUSINESS LEADERS!

Have a leadership event, management retreat or sales meeting and need a shot in the arm?

Kendra has a unique perspective as a former CIO and Exec Adviser for a software company - she has sat on BOTH sides of the table.

In her keynote - 'Corporate Cleanse - How To Build A Compassionate Culture' Kendra shares how leading with compassion will result in increased employee health, satisfaction, engagement, retention and ultimately customer success, trusted partnerships and increased revenue. It's the new differentiator, say Harvard Business Review and Huffington Post!

Kendra customizes her keynotes to your themes, contact her to develop a unique topic for your business, association, organization or parish.

Current position (1)

Speaker | Author | Faith-Based Leader

Kendra Von Esh

Degrees (1)

BS Communications Public Relations, Minors in Journalism and Psychology

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

1988 to 1992

Presentations

Presentations (8)

Looking for Something More?

Are you praying for loved ones to come back to the Church? While hope springs eternal, encouragement is always helpful!

Bring your friends and family for a lively, funny and heartfelt testimony from Kendra Von Esh, a former Corporate Executive who thought she had everything but was still stressed out, filled with anxiety, oozing with self-doubt and constantly looking for "something more"...

And that "something more" was definitely NOT Catholicism! But after she stepped into the church after being away for decades - her life would never be the same!

Kendra has been transformed by faith and her deep relationship with God. She now speaks and writes to inspire others to enrich their lives through faith and prayer.

Join Kendra as she shares how she finally found that "something more" and how you can, too!

Evangelizing Outside The Church: How to Connect and Inspire Action

Praying for your family and friends to come to the faith? It is the number one prayer of all practicing Catholics!

So, how do you reach those who are lukewarm or who do not think they need God - and if they did, they certainly wouldn't run to Catholicism?

Kendra Von Esh was that person and knows first hand how best to connect and inspire action in your loved ones.

Join Kendra as she shares her unique approach to evangelizing or bring her to your parish to lead a workshop on how to develop and deliver your unique and emotional testimony.

Learn how to meet each person where they are and leave fearless with your story in-hand ready to share with passion and inspire action!

Watch the fire ignite and the seeds grow!

God First: Practical Ways to Keep God The Center of Your Life

If your to-do list is impossible, your stress level teeters on lethal, and you don’t have enough time for sleep let alone pray, this is exactly what you need!

Kendra Von Esh knows first-hand the unrelenting demands of climbing the corporate ladder, caring for her family, and trying to find time for herself. But when she stopped the madness and made time for God, not only did her life become easier, it also became more joyful!

Kendra will share some practical ways to deepen your relationship with God and inspire you to live a more prayerful life in this modern culture!

She will show how keeping God first will help everyone lead a more personally rewarding and professionally successful life.

Join Kendra for a spiritual boost and leave feeling inspired and ready for action!

High School: A Pitvotal Time of Life

High school is HUGE! You’re trying to prepare for the next phase of your life but are still struggling with the challenges in this phase! Stressful and emotional only scratch the surface ...

Kendra Von Esh, former Corporate Executive now Faith-Based Speaker and Author, will reveal the secrets to figuring out your unique path, your God-given talents and how to find purpose, meaning and the courage to chase your dream.

Kendra has spoken on stages all over the world. She is an engaging speaker who empowers and inspires her audience to action! Her unique approach includes live text polls and social media - smart phones welcome!

College-Bound: How to Be Cool While Staying Close to God

Prepping for college is a rare and exciting time of life. You’re waving goodbye to your parents, eager for adventure, and stoked to make new friends. But a new campus, loads of coursework, and all-nighters studying, or partying may challenge your commitment to your Faith. How do you keep your Faith front and center and your relationship with God in tow with the newness of it all, not to mention the temptation?

Kendra Von Esh, Faith-Based Speaker and Author, will reveal the secrets of maintaining daily prayer and devotion to Our Lord in the midst of it all. Learn how you can be a leader, disciple and unique witness of God in any circumstance.

Kendra's unique approach includes technology to engage with her audience using live text polls to cater her message and social media which will surely connect with today's modern audience. Smart phones welcome!

From College to Career: How Does Faith Fit?

Entering the “real world” as a college graduate is exciting but it can be stressful and downright daunting… as they say “adulting is hard!” So how does faith come into play as you grapple with the demands of building your career?

Kendra Von Esh, former C-suite Executive, will share how faith and daily prayer got her through some of the most intense and stressful times of her professional career. Learn how God can give you peace and joy while climbing the proverbial corporate ladder.

Kendra's unique approach embraces technology to engage with her audience using live text polls to meet her audience where they are at and social media which will surely connect with today's modern audience. Smart phones welcome!

Wonderfully Made: How To Discern A Profession That Is Perfect for YOU

One of the most difficult and important decisions in a person's life at any age is choosing, pivoting or transforming your career. It is never too early or too late to find your passion!

But how do you know the profession you are choosing is aligned with your purpose and meaning, your God-given talents and the best one for YOU?

Kendra Von Esh, a former Corporate Executive who pivoted her career to Faith-Based Speaker and Author, shares some practical ways to assess your calling in life while while being true to your faith and your "fearfully and wonderfully" made self.

Leave feeling armed with the knowledge and courage to live your dreams and the sweet life God has planned for you!

Corporate Cleanse: How To Build A Compassionate Culture

Are you eager and excited to go to work? Do you enjoy spending time with your co-workers? Feel appreciated and loved by your peers?

Imagine for a moment that you could answer with a resounding YES to all three questions – how might that impact your health and happiness, not to mention your career?

Business Owners - Listen Up!

Studies show that a compassionate culture drives higher levels of organizational effectiveness including financial performance, employee engagement and retention, organizational productivity and customer satisfaction - resulting in increased revenue!

Leadership Speaker Kendra Von Esh, a retired CIO herself, will share how when you Lead with Compassion you will not only drive profits and performance but also personal gratification.