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Kathi Kulesza

ApologyFree™ Leadership Expert | Keynote Speaker | Leadership Coach

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Kathi captivates audiences with her passionate approach to making complex communication and conflict resolution accessible to everyone. She transforms challenging leadership concepts into "easy to digest" strategies through real-life examples and interactive elements that keep participants engaged and energized. Her "down-to-earth" yet "assertive" style creates a safe space where even introverts feel seen, while her "phenomenal" delivery equips attendees with "actionable takeaways" they can immediately apply. Clients seek out Kathi for her unique ability to blend expertise with warmth, leaving participants feeling "inspired," "confident," and eager to implement the valuable resources she provides for continued professional growth.

Key Outcomes:

  • Participants gained practical insights and actionable strategies for improving communication and conflict resolution skills.
  • Attendees felt more prepared and confident in their leadership abilities, with a better understanding of their own style and how to adapt to others.
  • Many participants experienced a shift in mindset, becoming more open-minded, empathetic, and focused on continuous growth.
  • Participants learned valuable techniques for managing emotions, de-escalating conflicts, and fostering a more positive and productive work environment.
  • Attendees discovered new resources and tools to support their professional development, including recommended books, articles, and future training opportunities.
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Kathi's Bio

Meet Kathi Kulesza, a leadership strategist and keynote speaker who helps managers become the kind of leaders people choose to follow—especially when times are tough. With a career that spans everything from opening hotels and leading high-stakes brand conversions to directing loyalty programs and customer experience initiatives, Kathi brings real-world leadership lessons to life on stage. Her signature framework, ApologyFree™ Leadership, is built on lived experience—not theory. Known for asking the questions others avoid, Kathi challenges leaders to think bigger, act braver, and lead with both courage and connection. Her high-impact sessions blend storytelling, strategy, and soul to deliver lasting change for teams and organizations. Whether she’s guiding executives through culture change or equipping emerging leaders with practical tools, Kathi’s goal is simple: help good managers become unforgettable leaders.

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Kathi Offers the Following Talks

Leadership Isn’t What You Do—It’s Who You Decide to Be

Key Outcomes

  • Think Like a Leader: Learn how to shift from task-driven management to identity-based leadership by mastering your “ToBe” list.

  • Be More Human: Understand how small, meaningful moments of connection drive trust, loyalty, and retention—without budget or burnout.

  • Be a Sounding Board: Gain tools to listen more deeply, support your team emotionally, and lead conversations that build psychological safety.

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ApologyFree™ Leadership for Women: Lead with Power, Presence, and No Regrets

Key Outcomes

  • Learn how to stop overcompensating and start owning your leadership identity.

  • Use self-awareness and empathy as tools for building influence, not burnout.

  • Reframe internal narratives and imposter feelings to lead with unapologetic confidence.

  • Build trust and engagement by becoming a leader who truly listens and reflects.

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Think Like a Leader: Confidence Is Contagious. So Is Fear.

Key Outcomes

  • Learn a 3-step framework to build confidence and lead with courage in high-stakes environments.

  • Understand how mindset rituals like Victory Files and "I Am" statements foster authentic leadership presence.

  • Discover how to activate courage in real-time moments of pressure, from boardrooms to breakrooms.

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From Burnout to Buy-In: Human Leadership That Works

Key Outcomes

  • Learn how small, intentional acts of human connection build long-term team engagement.

  • Understand the emotional ROI of presence over performance.

  • Apply the “Be More Human” principle to increase trust, retention, and morale—without budget.

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How Childhood Voices Become Corporate Ceilings

Key Outcomes

  • Recognize how early experiences may be shaping your leadership identity today.

  • Explore how “proving” can become a trap, even when it drives success.

  • Learn mindset shifts to lead from self-worth, not old wounds.

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