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"We have worked with Kathryn for several years on women's development programs and our participants always rave about the practical learnings. She’s a terrific partner with incredibly valuable insights."

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"This is an exceptional talk by a very talented speaker. Every woman needs to watch this."

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Your life raise:
Negotiate a career—and a life—you love

Most people think negotiation is about money. But in reality, it’s about much more: respect, freedom, opportunity, balance, and fulfillment. What we’re really negotiating for is the life we want to live.

In this inspiring keynote, nationally recognized negotiation expert Kathryn Valentine reveals her Life Raise Rules—a proven, research-backed strategy that empowers women to ask for what they truly need to walk away with stronger outcomes and stronger relationships.

With a mix of powerful storytelling, practical tools, and energizing insights, Kathryn shows audiences that negotiation isn’t a battle to win, but a path to design a career—and a life—that feels authentic, sustainable, and deeply rewarding.

Audience Takeaways:
  • Uncovering what you really want 
  • Asking with confidence instead of fear
  • Reframing "failures" as shortcuts to success
  • Using rewards to create long-term motivation
  • Defining success through your greatest personal currency

Perfect For:
Audiences seeking to unlock motivation, increase employee engagement, and help women thrive at every stage of their careers—and their lives.

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Kathryn's Signature Keynote

JACKI ZEHNER

"I hired Kathryn for a high-stakes women’s event, and she truly exceeded our expectations. She was an absolute star—engaging, inspiring, and full of actionable insights that resonated deeply with our audience. Her presentation was a highlight of the event, and we couldn’t be happier with the impact she made!"

Empower Hour: Negotiating
Successfully as a Woman

Kathryn’s Empower Hour workshop will motivate your audience to take charge of their careers and their lives by successfully identifying and asking for what they want. 

Based on more than a decade of research and hundreds of workplace conversations, Kathryn has created a proven approach to negotiating successfully as a woman. 

In this session, participants will learn how to:
  • Eliminate roadblocks that keep women from negotiating
  • Identify what you really want, including understanding the 76 things you can negotiate besides salary 
  • Craft your “ask” using collaborative negotiation techniques
  • Become a great negotiator, improving both outcomes and relationships 

Heavy on practical advice, this workshop is the perfect complement to Kathryn's signature keynote or as a stand alone session.

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Networking for Women: How to
be 2.5x More Successful

We’ve all heard about the power of networks. That job placements, promotions, and opportunities are more likely to come from your network than anywhere else. But most women have not proactively created a network that will surface the opportunities that they want – until now.

Based on research showing that men need one type of network to succeed in business, but women need TWO, Kathryn will break down network dynamics, explain the various roles within one’s network, and walk participants through creating a network that will generate the very opportunities you’re hoping for.

In this session, participants will learn how to:
  • How to create a network that makes it easier (and more enjoyable!) to reach your goals 
  • Why women need a second type of network, what it is, and how to build it 
  • The difference between mentors and sponsors, and how to cultivate more of the latter  

This workshop is suited for all women – from those one year into the workforce up to CEOs.

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kat forbis

"Kathryn is a captivating speaker. She inspired me to think about what I want & empowered me to ask for it - the right way."

Kathryn Valentine
Founder, WORTHMORE

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