Speaking Services

We look at the leadership process as a journey and anchor our work by helping people answer these three questions:

1. Who am I?
2. What do I want?
3. What is the change I want to create in the world?

Leadership Connection believes societal change begins when individuals explore who they are, identify their unique talents and strengths and learn to combine these with their passion to live authentic and fulfilling lives.

kathleen_speakKathleen has spoken to thousands of people throughout the world in intimate settings and large groups. She specializes in bringing out the best of the individuals in the audience and connecting people’s talents to the core mission of the group, team, community or country for whom she is speaking.

Each of Kathleen’s presentations is tailored to the needs of the audience and to what will best serve them in the moment. Her dynamic style is lively, engaging and ensures that each person leaves feeling they have experienced an authentic connection with her and the wisdom she shares.

Leadership Connection offers speaking services in various formats:

  • Keynote Addresses
  • Customized Seminars
  • Workshop and Trainings (Classroom & Online)
  • Panel Facilitation
  • Commencements
Kathleen is an excellent speaker! I wished I could have spent more time with her! –Recent Audience Member

Kathleen brings an excellent energy level-very knowledgeable and motivational. Her message was to the point. She is fantastic! –Participant at speech to the Metropolitan Regional Council of Governments

Leadership Connection will work with you to customize a presentation that best fits your needs. We also provide on-going services through our individual Coaching and Teaching opportunities. Below are three of Kathleen’s most popular presentations:

Owning Your Personal Power- Leading from the Inside Out

This presentation allows the audience to reflect on who they are and what they truly want to do in the world. It asks them to unleash themselves from what they have been told are the “right” things to do and begin experiencing the power of becoming who they really are.

Becoming a Leader – You as the Agent of Change in Your Team or Group

Understanding one’s talents and strengths is just the beginning of the leadership journey, understanding how to best put your leadership into the world and how to work with others to do the same is the first step in creating change. This presentation helps people see the connectedness between a leader’s work and how to move forward collectively.

Bringing Your Leadership to the World- Creating Big-Picture Change

Everyone looks around at what’s happening the world and feels there are things they would like to change. What can we do to create large-scale change? Can one person really have an impact? How do we fix the problems plaguing our society? Explore the stunningly simple answers to these questions that surface when each person becomes aware of their leadership potential.

In addition to the leadership topics listed above, Kathleen often speaks on current and societal issues integrating her leadership knowledge and wisdom on creating effective change. She also offers presentations based on these special topics:

Politics and the Political System

Kathleen has more than 20 years of first-hand experience working in and with political leaders and governments throughout the country and world. She offers a fresh perspective on what we can do to move past the chronic issues that keep our political systems stuck in practices that no longer work.

Women and Balanced Leadership

Kathleen has focused on bringing balance to our leadership and governing systems by integrating feminine power into a masculine system. For both women-only and mixed gender groups, Kathleen provides unique insights on how we can move forward by bringing all parts of ourselves to the leadership process.

Living a Healthy, Happy Life

Integrating her extensive study of ayurvedic and success principles along with her leadership and political work, she gives a stunningly candid look at her own experiences and how she applies these lessons to her life and challenges. Success doesn’t come from a lack of issues—it comes from the ability to pick yourself up and move on with grace and ease.  Audiences are amazed with what she shares, how she connects with the humanity in each of us and the power to change our ourselves and our lives.

Select Sample of Previous Speaking Engagements
Academia

  • The Graduate School of Political Management at The George Washington University
  • Corcoran Gallery of Art
  • The Michigan Political Leadership Program at Michigan State Univeristy
  • Women Campaign School at Yale
 Government

  • Metropolitan DC Council of Governments
  • Washington, DC Municipal Government Leadership Program
  • Programa de Gobernabilidad y Gerencia Política in the 5 Andean Countries
  • The Peruvian Congress
 Business & Advocacy Groups

  • American Medical Association
  • Cable Television Public Affairs Association
  • The W.K. Kellogg Foundation
  • The Washington Health Foundation
  • The Washington Center
  • Women in Government Relations

To arrange for Kathleen to speak to your group, please click here.