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.

From Dysfunction to Excellence: The Proven Playbook for Building a High-Impact Leadership Team

Your leadership team is the engine of your organization’s success—but is it running at peak performance? When misalignment, slow decision-making, and lack of accountability take hold, even the most talented teams struggle, leading to stalled progress and missed opportunities.

In this talk, Kathryn will share a proven, research-backed framework for transforming executives into an aligned, agile, and results-driven leadership team. Packed with immediately actionable strategies, this session equips you with the tools to identify and fix hidden dysfunctions, remove execution barriers, and elevate team performance—so your organization can move faster and achieve more.

 

You will learn how to:   

  • Identify the unseen factors hindering your team’s effectiveness and execution

  • Define how your team must collaborate to achieve strategic goals, craft a focused 3–6-month action plan, and rally stakeholders for meaningful impact

  • Apply proven methods to accelerate decision-making, break down silos, and drive measurable business outcomes

3 Strategies to Help Women Make Their Voices Heard at Work

Women are 75% less likely to speak in meetings dominated by men and 140% more likely to be interrupted or spoken over than their male counterparts. Yet research shows that both women and men play a role in helping women have their voices heard at work.

In this talk, Kathryn will help you identify the communication differences between men and women and share an action plan to help you support women (and everyone!) to be heard to their full potential.

You will learn how to:   

  • Recognize the communication implications for women

  • Identify barriers that prevent (even very successful) women from having their ideas heard in business

  • Support women to be heard with a research-based approach that ANY leader, manager, or team member can use, improving team outcomes and relationships

Embracing Generational Diversity in Today’s Hybrid Work Environment

For the first time, four and even five generations are working together in and across teams. As people work and live longer, organizations should expect to continue to have multiple generations at work.
In this talk, Kathryn will highlight the significance of understanding diverse generational values for a more inclusive and productive workplace. I'll explore how each generation's unique perspectives on work, identity, and work/life balance impact collaboration, offering insights on effective teamwork across different age groups

You will learn how to:   

  • Expand your understanding and appreciation of different generations to create a more inclusive and productive workplace

  • Acknowledge each generation’s distinctive set of values and outlooks, shaped by significant socio-political, economic, and technological advances

  • Appreciate generational perspectives on work life, how work impacts identity, and expectations for work/life balance

  • Most effectively collaborate as a multi-generational team member

Knowing Your Tells: Recognizing When Something Needs to Change

We all have tells—those subtle signs that stress is pushing us to our limits. Whether it’s emotional eating, snapping at loved ones, or feeling irrationally angry, these signals are your mind and body’s way of saying, Pay attention.

In this talk, Kathryn will teach you how to spot your tells and transform unconscious reactions into intentional actions.

You will learn how to:

  • Identify your personal stress indicators

  • Understand how the amygdala, or "squirrel brain," drives impulsive reactions

  • Discover simple methods to pause and respond intentionally rather than reacting impulsively

  • Reclaim control, reduce stress, and make decisions intentionally

Unlock Your Leadership Potential: Strategies to Supercharge Your Career Success

Join Kathryn for an empowering and transformative session to equip you with the tools, insights, and strategies to amplify your leadership impact and fast-track your career growth.

You’ll learn to view challenges and opportunities through a fresh perspective, refine your vision of achievement, and develop actionable plans to solidify your role as a standout leader in the corporate relocation industry.

You’ll gain invaluable insights and forge meaningful connections through engaging discussions and collaborative exercises. This is your opportunity to redefine your potential and take your career to new heights!

You will learn how to:

  • Define and sharpen your vision for leadership growth

  • Develop practical strategies to overcome challenges, track progress, and maintain momentum

  • Identify and leverage resources and networks to advance your professional goals

Speaking Dates

Upcoming Speaking Dates

  • January 14, 2025 - "Ascent Pathway 100 education program at Convening Leaders Houston" with PCMA
  • April 23, 2025 - "Ascent Pathway 100 interview with an industry leader/CEO" with PCMA
  • June 3, 2025 - "Ascent Pathway 100 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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