The right conversation can change everything.
Keynotes and workshops that create conversations people remember long after the event ends.
I've spent more than 20 years helping leaders navigate the moments that matter most: difficult conversations, organizational change, conflict, burnout, trust, and culture.
My sessions are interactive, practical, and deeply human. There is research. There is laughter. There is honest conversation. Most importantly, there are practical tools people can use the moment they return to work.
Whether I'm speaking to a room of 25 leaders or 500 employees, my goal is always the same: create an experience that helps people think differently, connect more deeply, and lead more courageously.
What audiences are saying...
"Kristi is a presenter like no other! I have had the opportunity to see her work her magic in multiple settings with a multitude of groups. No matter who is in the crowd Kristi is able to connect and create a safe space of learning for them all! I have seen every level staff member from all different industries take something away from her training. Kristi will have you thinking, laughing, engaging, and taking action. She provides an experience that every team will benefit from."
Jessica Johnson
HR, LCHRA & NW Youth Corps
Every keynote is built for your audience.
Whether you're bringing leaders together for a conference, retreat, annual meeting, or all-staff event, every session is customized to your organization's goals, culture, and the conversations your people need most.
No off-the-shelf presentations. No recycled slides. Just practical leadership development delivered in a way people will actually remember.
Popular Keynotes
Daring Leadership
The courage to lead people well.
The leaders people remember aren't the ones with all the answers. They're the ones who create trust, stay grounded under pressure, and have the courage to lead with honesty, compassion, and accountability.
This keynote blends practical leadership tools, meaningful reflection, and real conversation to help leaders show up with greater confidence, strengthen relationships, and create workplaces where people genuinely want to belong.
Audience
Executive teams • Leadership conferences • All-staff events • Organizations committed to building healthy cultures
Civility in the Workplace
Because How We Treat Each Other Is the Work
Respect isn't about being nice.
It's about creating workplaces where people feel safe enough to contribute, challenge ideas, and have difficult conversations well.
Audience
HR • Healthcare • Safety • Leadership Teams
The Courage Gap
Leading When It Is Hard
Leadership isn't tested when everything is easy.
It's revealed in the conversations we avoid, the decisions we postpone, and the moments that ask us to choose courage over comfort.
Audience
Executives • Emerging Leaders • Women's Leadership • Conferences
Psychological Safety
Where High Performance Begins
The highest-performing teams aren't fearless.
They're safe enough to speak up, disagree, learn, and innovate.
This session gives leaders practical ways to create those environments.
Audience
Senior Leaders • HR • L&D • Growing Organizations
Let's create the experience your audience needs.
I'd love to learn about your event, your audience, and what success looks like for your organization.