Cathryn Baker
Building strong, confident leaders from the inside out
Travels from Harper Texas, USA
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Speaks on:
Personal Growth
Coaching Skills
Communication
Founder Mindset
Transformation Leadership
Speaks to:
Associations & Membership Orgs
Nonprofits & NGOs
Formats:
Workshop
Breakout
Training
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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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A detailed quote with pricing, availability, add-ons, and travel info that's ready to share with your team.
Cathryn Offers the Following Talks
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
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Give yourself permission to pivot - recognize your fears and outdated expectations and take action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
Mastering Difficult Conversations
1. Identify common conversational breakdowns in HIM environments and explain why facts alone often fail to change behavior.
Prepare for difficult conversations using a simple coaching framework that increases clarity and confidence
3. Apply active listening techniques to reduce defensiveness and improve understanding in high-stakes discussions.
Use coaching-based questions to encourage accountability, problem-solving, and collaboration.
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0.75 - 2 hours
Frequently Asked Questions on Working With Cathryn
What should I know about working with you?
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:)
What's included in your fee?
My fee covers any pre and post calls/meetings, and all materials. The only additional fees would be travel expenses, when applicable.
Can you customize your presentation for our specific audience and event theme?
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.
What kind of promotional support do you offer to help market the event?
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.
How do you engage audiences post-event?
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.
Do you offer extras (book signings, meet-and-greets)?
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.
My organization has a limited budget. Do you have any flexibility in your pricing?
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.
Will I receive post-event materials (slides, recordings, handouts)?
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.
What is your policy on event recordings and media rights?
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.
What are your specific travel requirements?
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.