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Kate Maxwell is a dynamic speaker, storyteller, and innovator driving impact on a global scale. Kate has more than twenty years of experience driving transformation across both the worldwide public sector and commercial technology landscapes. Her leadership spans Defense & Intelligence, Government, and Education industries, as well as executive roles within Fortune 25 technology organizations.
As a woman leading in historically male-dominated fields, Kate openly shares her journey — including the struggles — and creates opportunities for audiences to see themselves reflected in her stories. She speaks passionately on topics including resilience, bravery, embracing progress over perfection, fostering creativity in the workplace, and elevating women in all places where decisions are being made.
Kate’s journey is inspiring, her message is powerful, and her ability to connect with audiences is authentic and impactful.
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It takes courage to lead, to be different, and to show up as an agent of change, particularly in the face of naysayers. It is bravery and authenticity – not fearlessness – that is our superpower. This talk explores what it means to be that Woman in the Arena who strives, who struggles, who keeps showing up, and who never loses track of who she is and what she stands for.
Perfectionism is often paralyzing, and it is not conducive to long-term, sustainable success. We must learn to embrace vulnerability, aim for progress over perfection, and launch ourselves – into roles, into opportunities, and into the world - before we are ready. This opens the door to a world of opportunities and paves the way to a bigger and more fulfilling life & career.
As AI transforms every sector, organizations face a pivotal moment. This talk explores AI’s role as both a tool and catalyst for reimagining business. Tailored to your industry, Kate shares real-world examples to unpack the ethical, operational, and cultural shifts needed for meaningful integration. Attendees gain practical resources to build fluency, drive responsible adoption, and thrive in an AI-enabled future.
In today’s fast-changing world, creativity is a business imperative. Businesses need to harness the power of creativity to out-match, out-pace, and out-innovate competitors. This session dives into the psychology behind creativity, offering practical tools to spark innovation in yourself and your team — because growth demands bold ideas, and the world needs our big ideas now more than ever!
Have the elevator doors ever opened and the business president steps into the car…and you freeze? Or you are preparing to brief the CEO or BoD but are struggling to craft an impactful and exec-ready message? These moments demand a skill called "Executive Comms" - used for communicating with senior leaders and critical for growing your career and influence.
Do you have questions about career planning and development? Interested in a tech and/or executive career track, but not sure what the path requires? Do you suffer from imposter syndrome, or struggle with advocating for yourself? Join Kate for a candid 'Ask Me Anything' session, with honest answers based on her experiences - as a woman, leader, mom, and tech exec.
Interested in booking Kate for a tailored keynote, session, or workshop? Let us know your interests & goals, and we can explore the options. Kate is available for personalized keynotes, fireside chats, panels, podcasts, vlogs, and AMAs – all either on-site or virtual.