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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 leading transformation initiatives across the worldwide public sector, with specialization in Defense & Intelligence, Government, and Education industries.
As a woman leading in a historically male-dominated field, 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 embracing progress over perfection, fostering creativity in the workplace, overcoming imposter syndrome and self-doubt, 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.
Given everything that is happening in the world today, creativity is more important now than ever. Businesses need to harness the power of creativity to out-match, out-pace, and out-innovate competitors. This session explores the psychology of creativity and provides actionable methods for fostering creativity in ourselves and our teams.
Have the elevator doors ever opened and the business president steps into the car…and you freeze? Or you are tapped to brief the CEO or BoD, but you’re struggling to craft an exec-appropriate message? These moments demand a skill called "Executive Comms" - used for communicating up to 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.