Samantha Saperstein
"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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Built to Rise:
How Women Advance Faster by Ditching the Old Rules
You’re not the problem. The tools you were given were never designed for you.
In this high-energy keynote, Kathryn Valentine - one of today’s leading experts in women’s leadership - shares what she uncovered after surveying thousands of women and collaborating with top Harvard gender researchers. Through inspiring storytelling and research-backed clarity, she demystifies the systemic patterns that stall women’s careers and reveals the strategies proven to create momentum with far less effort.
Instead of asking women to change, this motivational keynote finally gives us tools designed for who we already are.
Audience Takeaways:
• Build a two-network advantage: one for support and one for opportunity.
• Protect your time without backlash using the “Yes! No. Yes?” script.
• Accelerate your career with the 6-month ask / 12-month deliver strategy.
Perfect as a keynote or workshop for organizations committed to helping women rise, contribute, and succeed at every career stage.
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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
Drawing on more than a decade of research and hundreds of workplace conversations, nationally recognized negotiation expert Kathryn Valentine delivers a proven, gender-informed approach that actually works.
In this inspiring, practical keynote, Kathryn blends powerful storytelling with actionable tools to reframe negotiation from something to fear into a tool you can use to create the career – and the life – you want. Participants leave confident, capable, and ready to advocate for themselves with clarity and ease.
Audience Takeaways:
- Clarify what you really want: Go beyond salary with 76 negotiable items that influence your career growth, your time, and your quality of life.
- Remove the roadblocks: Understand the hidden barriers that hold women back - and the proven solutions to dismantle them.
- Ask with confidence, not fear: Apply Kathryn’s trademarked Relational Ask Formula™ to improve outcomes and strengthen relationships.
Perfect as a keynote or workshop for organizations seeking to spark motivation, deepen engagement, and equip women with the tools to negotiate confidently at every stage of their careers.
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Networking for Women:
How to be 2.5x More Successful
Drawing on research showing that men typically need one type of network to succeed, while women need two, Kathryn breaks down the dynamics that shape professional networks and the unique roles within them. She then guides participants step-by-step through designing a network that actively advances their goals.
In this session, participants will learn:
• How to create a network that makes success easier (and more enjoyable!).
• Why women need a second type of network, what it looks like, and how to build it.
• The difference between mentors and sponsors - and how to cultivate more sponsors
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Perfect as a keynote or workshop for organizations looking to help women build opportunity-rich networks that drive advancement, visibility, and long-term career success.
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"Kathryn is a captivating speaker. She inspired me to think about what I want & empowered me to ask for it - the right way."
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