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Motivational speaker, author, and executive presentation coach Kathy McAfee is “America’s Marketing Motivator.”
Kathy delivers education, inspiration, and motivation to hundreds of executives and professionals every year. Clients rely on Kathy’s expertise in marketing, communication, leadership, business development, and networking.
What Can Kathy Do for You?
Get to know more about what Kathy has to offer you:
“Kathy’s discussion was interactive, informative and insightful. I plan to use her tips in developing the leader in me every day.”
Mike Thibeault, Deloitte
Founder of a Talent Development Company
In 2005, Kathy McAfee founded Kmc Brand Innovation, LLC to help business leaders and career professionals better leverage their talent, energy, and influence to create positive changes in the world.
Global Difference Maker
Kathy is a champion of Diversity & Inclusion. She uses her talent, energy and resources to lift up the hidden leaders – those smart, talented people who are frequently overlooked or lack the visibility and access to secure a seat at the leadership table.
She considers herself an active investor in people, programs, and partners who are creating EQUITY of opportunity, wealth and freedom for women and people of color in business and beyond.
Executive Coach & Mentor
In her role as executive presentation coach and mentor, Kathy has helped thousands of corporate leaders and business professionals advance their careers and grow their businesses. Her laser coaching and robust skills training programs enable professionals of all disciples to influence decisions and outcomes through more effective communication, persuasive presentations, and productive relationships and connection.
Leadership Philosophy
“Leadership is not only for C-suite executives. Leadership is an opportunity just waiting to be unleashed in every person in your organization. It just requires investment in skill development, experience, coaching and motivation.” Kathy McAfee
A certified Master Practitioner of Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP). Kathy motivates clients to replace limiting beliefs with more empowering strategies that release their full leadership potential. Her signature program is The Fearless Leader program.
Motivational Speaker
Kathy inspires her audiences to take their talent to the next level of success. After hearing Kathy’s message, audiences become bolder, smarter, and more connected. As your next keynote speaker, panel moderator, emcee, or breakout session facilitator, Kathy will add enormous impact to your virtual conference or in-person meeting or professional development event. Learn more about Kathy’s speaking topics and fees.
Published Author
A thought-leader and prolific writer, Kathy has authored and co-authored four books to date including:
Stop Global Boring: How to Create Engaging Presentations that Motivate Audiences to Action (Indie Books International, Sep 2016)
Networking Ahead 3rd Edition: Get where you want to go by making powerful, professional connections (Motivated Press 2017).
Sharpening Your Point:Winning the Battle for Communication Efficiency, coauthored with Leesa Wallace and Kathy McAfee (Indie Books International, September 2019)
Kathy’s forthcoming book is Fearless Female Leaders (due out Q1 2024)
Blogger & Thought Leader
An award-winning blogger and prolific writer, Kathy writes a motivating newsletter with networking and presentation tips and other social commentary. Recipient of the 2014 Best Blog of the Year by the Women in Business and the Professions World Awards
Stanford Graduate and Volunteer Leader
A graduate of Stanford University in Economics, Kathy is a volunteer leader for Soroptimist International of the Americas, a women’s service organization dedicated to improving the lives of women and girls. Kathy is former member of Rotary International, past board member for the YWCA of the Hartford Region, and currently a sustaining donor to Guiding Light Orphans, Inc.
A Resilient Fighter
Kathy is an ovarian cancer survivor and thriver. She also holds a second degree black belt in the martial art of Tae Kwon Do and in the past has taught self defense workshops for women and girls. She and her husband, Byron, are originally from California and recently relocated to South Carolina after living in Connecticut for 15 years.
Contact Kathy to discuss your talent development needs and potential