Testimonials

Katherine was a dream to present with. She naturally kept the process fun from start to finish. The audience clearly resonated with her knack for presenting complex content in an easily relatable way. Katherine uses storytelling and real world examples to highlight major points so her talk is as entertaining as it is informative. Our attendees had a fun time and walked away with usable and actionable ideas.

- Skip Bourgeois, VP of Marketing, Coffman Engineers, From Audit to C-Suite

Katherine's presentation was the highlight of the Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) 2024 Pacific Regional Conference (PRC). Not only does she possess a wealth of knowledge, she is also a charismatic speaker. I found her presentation so gripping that it empowered me to share my findings with my firm’s leaders to determine how best to apply the concepts within my company. If Katherine is presenting, I’m there! 

- Kyle Patterson, CPSM, Sr. Business Development Manager, DOWL

What stands out most to me after attending two recent sessions is how grounded and human Katherine’s approach is. She creates a space where people feel seen and understood, while still inviting us to think in new ways. Experiencing that consistency across two very different rooms and audiences highlighted just how aligned and meaningful her work in leadership and organizational development truly is.  

- Erin Reed, Marketing Director, CM West & Mountain, Consor

Katherine delivered an insightful and engaging virtual session for our WoTech group (Women in Technology) on change management, including practical strategies for managing up during times of change. Her message was clear, actionable, and resonated deeply with our audience. Katherine made the entire process seamless, showing up with professionalism, clarity, and a genuine ease of conversation.

- Katie Beach, Mojo Leadership Group 

 When Katherine stepped in, at the last minute, to deliver an “HR Unscripted” talk for our HR Leaders of Tomorrow event, she didn’t just fill a gap—she helped save this highly anticipated session. During her talk, she captivated the audience with her animated personality while seamlessly leading us to her point – that HR is uniquely positioned to help new leaders and new managers in their roles. Her ability to connect with the audience was nothing short of inspiring. 

- Melissa Korsmo, PHR, SHRM-CP, NHRMA, Professional Development Director 

Katherine brought serious value to the BOYBAS Livestream. We dove deep into the Law of Action, and what I respected most was her radical honesty about practicing what she preaches with her own clients.

She didn't just talk theory. She shared real examples of asking better questions, setting goals that actually matter, and knowing when you need an outside perspective to get unstuck. That's the kind of self-awareness that separates effective coaches from people who just sound good.

Katherine made complex concepts feel actionable instead of overwhelming. She got me thinking differently about my own patterns around being stuck, which is exactly what a great guest should do.

As a host, she was genuinely engaging and brought energy that made the conversation flow naturally. No scripted responses or surface-level insights. Just authentic expertise delivered in a way that actually helps people move forward. 

- Cate Phillips, Bring Out Your Bad-Ass Self Livestream

On my first day on the job as Director of Business Development for an engineering firm, the CEO told me that part of my new role would entail managing culture and communication for an acquisition that was in the works. My first thought: “Fun!” My second thought: “I may need a little help.” 

Thankfully, Katherine answered the call. Her guidance, insights and diplomacy made all the difference in successfully bringing our two companies together. She asked all the right questions of employees; presented the data in a way that allowed us to move forward on a deadline; and facilitated efficient, engaging meetings between firms. And the bow that tied it all together: her kindness, making sure that all voices were heard even while difficult decisions were being made. 

- Christine Selk, formerly of MacKay Sposito, Inc.

As VP of Marketing at Coffman Engineers, I was looking for a way to pinpoint areas for improvement for the Coffman marketing department. We hired Katherine to conduct a thorough, holistic audit of the marketing department, including our team structure, processes, products, and systems. She compiled quantitative, qualitative, and anecdotal data into topics and themes, and she offered actionable recommendations for improvement. We enjoyed working with Katherine on this audit so much - and the result she produced - that we asked her to help us figure out how to implement the audit recommendations by facilitating a strategic planning process for the marketing team.

- Skip Bourgeois, VP of Marketing, Coffman Engineers

My team had never gone through a facilitated strategic planning process prior to working with Katherine. We were unsure of exactly what to expect. To say Katherine delivered is an understatement. She led us through a highly tailored planning process that engaged everyone in the room. It was obvious to the team that Katherine thoroughly understood our company, our team, and overall best practices and lessons-learned from across our industry. The result of the strategic planning session was an executable plan and strategy with big, attainable goals. The plan continues to be actively implemented 18 months later. One senior level Coffman team member complimented Katherine by saying, "This is the best strategic planning process I've ever been involved with." 

- Skip Bourgeois, VP of Marketing, Coffman Engineers