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HIRE KATIE AS A KEYNOTE SPEAKER TO INSPIRE AND ENERGIZE YOUR AUDIENCES TO
Create a High-Performing, People-Centered Learning Organization
Inspiring global audiences to put people and learning at the foundation of exellence:
It’s my mission to empower audiences like yours with the inspiration and practical skills and tools to make their vision for a thriving learning culture in their organization a lived reality!
Keynote talks range from 30-90 minutes, can be delivered in-person or virtually, and are known for being energizing and full of actionable takeaways your attendees can apply immediately.
Looking for something more customized?
I also offer tailored workshops, leadership retreat facilitation, and coaching experiences to help organizations build a culture of continuous improvement.
If you’re looking to inspire your audience to put people and learning at the heart of organizational excellence – you’re in great company.
For over fifteen years, I’ve been a sought-after keynote speaker for industry conferences and professional summits around the world. I’ve delivered engaging and impactful talks for events hosted by the Shingo Institute, Association for Manufacturing Excellence (AME), AME Australia, Printing United Alliance, Lean Solutions, Lean Frontiers, DevOpsDays, universities such as HEC Montreal, Stanford University, The Ohio State University, HAN University, and the Lean Enterprise Institute (LEI) in the United States and affiliated Lean Global Network institutes in Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Hungary, Poland, Australia, the Netherlands, as well as many other global professional conferences and corporate leadership events.
See past speaking engagements here.
Some of My Popular Topics
Leading to Learn®
Leadership isn’t just about delivering results—it’s about growing people and creating a culture of learning. A leader’s role can be distilled down to three essential competencies that I call Leading to Learn®: set direction, provide support, and develop yourself. Master all three and cultivate a people-centered organization that thrives and gets results.
Break the Telling Habit®
What’s the number one habit that gets in the way of effective leadership? Telling instead of asking. When leaders default to giving answers, you unintentionally limit your team’s thinking and ownership. Discovering how to Break the Telling Habit® is essential to developing people, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and achieving better results.
Intention = Heart + Direction®
Leadership starts with intention—knowing who you want to be and taking aligned action to be that person. It’s about getting back to the heart of your leadership purpose. Intention = Heart + Direction® where your purpose (heart) connected with aligned behaviors (direction). Purpose aligned with action is essential to leading with authenticity and creating meaningful impact.
Chain of Learning®
Organizations thrive when everyone—at every level—is both a learner and a leader. By growing a Chain of Learning®, organizations strengthen through shared learning, mutual support, and human connection. Leading with care, curiosity, and courage fosters a culture where capability, confidence, clarity, and creativity grows—together.
"Katie Anderson is an absolute powerhouse of energy and passion! She was hands-down the No. 1 rated keynote speaker at our annual conference, and it’s no surprise why. Her ability to deliver a message that inspires and energizes the audience is unmatched. Katie’s insights on creating a culture where everyone feels empowered to identify challenges, speak up, innovate, and move forward with confidence truly resonated with every attendee. I’m already looking forward to having her back!”
"Katie Anderson has always stood out for the clarity of her message and the skilled way in which she communicates it. I've seen her connect meaningfully with the audience whether during a large-conference keynote, hands-on workshop, or even an online presentation. When meetings went virtual in 2020, Katie impressed me with her ability to convey warmth and connection with the audience. That's not easy and I saw that quality in only a select few. I highly recommend Katie Anderson for any organization or conference that seeks depth of experience with an engaging delivery -- either in person or virtually -- that engages the audience."
“We engaged Katie to present the keynote presentation at the 2021 AME Conference Problem Solving for Excellence. Katie’s expertise was a perfect fit for the event and she did not disappoint. Her session was fantastic, incredibly thought provoking and extremely well received by the audience. Her experience is relatable and her delivery is engaging and inspiring. Katie is a passionate speaker and a pleasure to work with. We were so impressed by her energy and expertise that we brought Katie to Australia for a series of in-person workshops and leadership events in 2024. We look forward to continuing to partner with Katie. I would highly recommend Katie as a speaker for any event or conference.”
“Katie is always a spirited and energetic keynote presenter. This comes from her practice as a leadership coach and her personal and deep learning by being mentored by one of the great Toyota leaders, Mr. Isao Yoshino. Katie shares her lessons with great passion whenever she presents and engages audiences both in person and online. I highly recommend Katie Anderson to any organization seeking an engaging keynote speaker who will deliver an impactful message for their audience.”
“We love partnering with Katie Anderson. Her area of expertise is relevant to our mission of growing skills and capabilities among our consortia members. Katie's approach and style of delivery is relatable and personable. Her stories and engaging activities help create a deep connection with the learning. Whether in person or virtually, Katie quickly connects with people and sparks learning moments. Katie has so much to offer and is so enjoyable to work with, we keep coming back for more!”
(Northwest High Performance Enterprise Consortium)
“Katie spoke at our Leadership Summit and delivered an enthusiastic message that sparked our curiosity and grounded our teams in leading with purpose and intention. If you are seeking the next step on your journey of leadership transformation, Katie will help you achieve clarity to deliver business results while developing your team at the same time.”
“Katie is an engaging, practical, insightful speaker who is able to take the complex and break it down into simple concepts. She led a seminar for my team on Lean concepts and problem solving at our annual retreat for about 50 managers, and I couldn't have been more happy with the outcome.”
“Katie crafted a custom presentation for our Lam Research Women in Global Operations employee group. Her material on coaching and leadership using Lean principles was just the right message at the right time. Her personal and professional growth message really resonated with our audience. Her delivery was friendly and amusing, but still focused on the key messages. The time she spent in answering specific questions by using her own coaching techniques in practice was a highlight as well! We are bringing her back for another encore presentation - and look forward to working with her again in the future."
“Over the past few years Katie Anderson has provided several outstanding leadership trainings and talks to our management team -- both in person and remotely. She’s a skilled presenter, one who has mastered the art of creating an engaging, personalized presentation. I particularly appreciate how Katie encourages leaders to take a scientific approach to problem solving, to ask more questions and to understand the root cause of a challenge before diving into a potential solution. Katie’s expert guidance has helped our team to solve a host of problems by giving our leaders the framework to consider their goals, gaps to achieving those targets, and the path to exploring creative solutions.”
Let’s Partner Together to Make Your Event a Success!
Every event is unique, and I’m here to help make yours inspiring, impactful, and memorable. Whether you’re looking for an energizing keynote or a fully customized experience, I’ll work with you to create something your audience won’t forget.
Here are the ways we can work together:
High-Impact Keynote Talk
You’re focused on making your event unforgettable, and I’ll help you get there.
Using my proprietary content, I’ll craft and deliver a dynamic 60-90 minute keynote to align with your event priorities and leave your audience inspired.
Customized Keynote Talk
You know your audience best, and I’ll work with you to create a keynote that speaks directly to them.
By tailoring my proprietary content to your industry, challenges, and event themes, I’ll ensure the message connects and resonates.
Keynote + Breakout Workshop
You want your audience to walk away with more than inspiration—you want action.
Pair the keynote with an interactive breakout workshop to deepen learning and give participants tools they can use immediately.
Full Event Partnership
You want your event to deliver a cohesive and transformational experience.
I’ll partner with you behind the scenes to align the keynote, breakout sessions, and overall flow, ensuring every element works together seamlessly to achieve your vision.
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