Cathryn Baker

Building strong, confident leaders from the inside out

Travels from Harper Texas, USA

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Speaks on:

Personal Growth

Founder Mindset

Transformation Leadership

Formats:

Workshop

Training


Audience members say

Cathryn captivates audiences with her interactive coaching sessions that transform workplace dynamics and personal growth. She connects authentically with participants, delivering "amazing tools" and "thought-provoking" techniques that attendees feel genuinely excited to implement in both professional and personal settings. Her warm, inviting approach creates a space where people feel valued rather than lectured at, equipping them with practical skills for enhanced communication, critical thinking, and stress management.
Key Audience Outcomes
  • Improved communication skills for more effective teamwork.

  • Enhanced critical thinking for better decision-making.

  • Practical tools to manage stress and prevent feeling overwhelmed.

  • Greater self-awareness for personal and professional growth.

  • New techniques for active listening and valuable conversations.

Cathryn's Bio

Cathryn Baker is a leadership development coach, consultant, and speaker who helps businesses grow by building strong, confident leaders from the inside out. With 37 years of experience—including co-founding and exiting two successful staffing companies—Cathryn now works with organizations to develop their talent, especially mid-level managers, into strategic, high-impact leaders. Her coaching and workshops focus on bridging the leadership gap, strengthening communication, and building the next generation of decision-makers. Now living on a ranch in East Texas, Cathryn brings grounded wisdom and a passion for growth to every engagement.

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Cathryn Offers the Following Talks

Personal GrowthTransformation Leadership

Your Unlived Life is Waiting for You

  • Walk away with a clearer vision of what's possible, and will take a look at what they have been putting on the back burner. They will ask "what if" rather than "why bother"

  • Gain the confidence to confront what is getting in the way of change, what is keeping them stuck.

  • Plan your immediately actionable next step - big or small - towards change.

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0.75 - 2 hours

Personal GrowthFounder Mindset

Your Life, Act III

  • Learn to reframe your perspective on aging - recognizing that age can be a superpower rather than a limitation

  • Give yourself permission to pivot - recognize your fears and outdated expectations and take action

  • Discover what really matters at whatever stage of life you are in, and gain the confidence to pursue it

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0.75 - 2 hours




Frequently Asked Questions on Working With Cathryn

My talks and workshops are energetic, interactive, and full of practical insights and next steps. I am the primary contact for all bookings, and am easily reached via email, LinkedIn direct messaging, or phone. Check out my video posts on LinkedIn to get to know me:)

My fee covers any pre and post calls/meetings, and all materials. The only additional fees would be travel expenses, when applicable.

I customize every presentation for the audience, and always ask for a discovery call with the organizers. I also research the association/group/conference requesting a speaker, as well as the attendees, and look at past speakers, their website, etc. for inspiration and ideas.

I will do whatever I can to market the event, and will promote it prominently on LinkedIn and my mailing list. I am happy to produce a marketing video to be used by the organizers, or to provide headshots, etc. if needed.

I stay at least an hour after every event, and love to engage with the audience. If I speak at a conference and an allowed, I like to mingle with attendees, get to know them and their industry, before I speak. It helps me to identify with them and "read" the audience during my talk.

I do offer meet and greets and there is no additional charge. If requested, I can introduce other guest speakers at the event or during meals, at no additional charge.

I have some flexibility and do offer special rates for non-profits or for organizations that are in Texas. Also, if the booking presents opportunities for more bookings I take that into my pricing consideration.

Most of my talks and all of my workshop include access to my slides and a "bonus" pdf of practical tips and takeaways. Participants receive the materials after they answer the brief talkadot survey, accessed by a QR code on a slide or handout.

I do allow video/audio recording and have no licensing requirement, and I do ask for copies for me to use in my social media and marketing.

I make my own travel arrangements and charge a fixed fee for travel, that covers airfare, transportation (Uber) and lodging. I generally stay at mid-priced hotels such as Hyatt Place or something in the Marriott chain of hotels. I never charge separately for meals.


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