Speaking Topics

Kathryn Landis is a renowned speaker whose expertise has been showcased everywhere, from Northwestern University to American Express and Moody’s. Her presentations cover crucial topics, such as team effectiveness, women in the workplace, and leading Gen Z.

Kathryn's dynamic and interactive speaking style is a hallmark of her sessions. Each talk is meticulously designed not just to inform but to transform. Attendees don't just listen—they actively engage and collaborate. 

Participants of Kathryn’s sessions leave inspired with actionable strategies to make an impact. From seasoned executives to emerging leaders, Kathryn’s message consistently resonates, embracing the potential within each individual and catalyzing change.

What Clients Are Saying

Regina Wootton, Alumni Career & Professional Development - Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University

“[We’ve] partnered with Kathryn Landis to provide two executive-level webinars. Kathryn’s unique combination of expertise, passion, and presentation skills create a collaborative learning environment for a truly enriching experience.”

Senior Vice President Communications and Community Relations, Fortune 500 Retailer

“Kathryn your facilitation was masterful! So engaging and thoughtful with excellent callback to presentations from earlier in the day and insightful input throughout.”

Below are sample topics; please feel free to contact us if you’d like to schedule a talk or discuss customized presentation.

Knowing Your Tells: Recognizing When Something Needs to Change

Even the most accomplished professionals have stress signals or “tells” that surface yet go unnoticed.  Our “tells” are the subtle signs that something’s off—just like in poker, where a slight movement or habit can reveal what a player is really thinking. These small behaviors—such as snapping at someone, reaching for junk food, or zoning out—can be early warnings of stress, exhaustion, and burnout, and the consequences can be catastrophic. Kathryn Landis, executive coach and leadership expert featured in Harvard Business Review and Fast Company, will teach your audience how to spot these signals sooner and understand what they’re trying to tell you, so you can take meaningful action before it's too late. 

Participants will learn how to: 

  • Identify behavioral and emotional stress indicators 

  • Unpack the mental patterns that drive reactive decision-making 

  • Apply practical techniques to interrupt reactive patterns 

  • Become healthier, happier and more effective

Maximize Your Career Productivity: Take Control of Your Future

High achievers often find themselves focused on putting out daily fires at work at the expense of their long-term goals. This often leads to missed opportunities, frustration, and professional stagnation. Kathryn Landis, executive coach and career strategist, will empower the audience to get into the driver’s seat of their career.

Participants will learn how to: 

  • Create a strategic career vision that guides long-term growth 

  • Avoid common traps that derail advancement 

  • Prioritize high-impact work that gets noticed and rewarded 

  • Identify strategic pivots to stay relevant  

  • Build a professional network to propel your career journey 

Aligned to Win: The Proven Framework for Faster Decisions and Better Results

Even the most experienced leadership teams can fall victim to misalignment, unclear priorities, slow decision-making and stalled momentum. Kathryn Landis, executive coach and advisor to top-performing leadership teams, shares a proven framework for building top-performing leadership teams that execute with clarity and speed. 

Participants will learn how to:   

  • Uncover hidden barriers that limit execution and team effectiveness 

  • Implement collaboration practices that area tied to strategic goals and align stakeholders 

  • Apply techniques that reduce friction, accelerate decisions, and deliver results 

Embracing Generational Diversity in Today’s Hybrid Work Environment

Today’s workforce spans multiple generations, each shaped by distinct experiences, values, and communication styles. While this diversity brings opportunity, it also creates potential friction- especially in hybrid and remote environments. Kathryn Landis, trusted advisor to Fortune 500 leaders and executive educator at New York University, offers practical tools to help leaders bridge generational divides and create a sense of mutual appreciation, collaboration and team cohesion. 

Participants will learn how to: 

  • Deepen their understanding of generational perspectives and workplace drivers 

  • Improve communication and collaboration across age groups 

  • Build an inclusive environment where generational diversity becomes a strategic advantage 

Speaking Dates

Upcoming Speaking Dates

  • May 20, 2025 - "Knowing Your Tells" with CDW
  • June 3, 2025 - "My Career Productivity Talk Education Program at edUCon Louisville" with PCMA
  • September or October, 2025 - "Ascent Pathway 100 interview with an industry leader/CEO" with PCMA

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