Dr. Kathryn Preston - "Lightbulb Conversations™" Keynote Speaker from Phoenix, AZ

Hi! I'm Kathryn — professional keynote speaker, corporate strategy workshop leader, and optimist. I help teams, leaders & organizations illuminate the Lightbulb Conversations™ to transform work. What are these "Lightbulb Conversations"? I have a knack for identifying the honest issues that move companies' engagement and culture initiatives forward — simply put, getting people to work together and communicate is my specialty! I partner with companies and organizations to provide action-based, forward-thinking strategies in team motivation, effective communication, impactful culture, and confident leadership. Through evidence-based and interactive keynotes and workshops, I am laser-focused on creating positive, high-impact experiences that audience members can immediately apply in their workplaces. My sessions are effective for corporate or organization events, human resources, professional development, employee resource groups, and more. What you can expect from me: - Timely communication - Truly curated sessions tailored to your unique event goals and audience - Honesty & kindness always - Enthusiastic collaboration with the event team - An engaging, bold, and interactive speaker (& upbeat!) Services offered: - Keynote speaking (conferences, summits, retreats, etc.) - Corporate & organization strategy workshops (on-site & virtual) - Action-based, motivational speaking - Professional/leadership development Examples of in-demand keynotes: - Beyond the Noise: The 3 Lightbulb Conversations™ for Impactful Leadership - Cultivating Curiosity: How to Build Curiosity-Driven Teams for an Engaged Workplace - The Motivation Matrix: Proven Strategies for High-Performing, Culture-Driven Teams - Compassion Fatigue: The Emotional Cost of Caring in a People-Facing Profession - Creating a Culture of Changemakers: Unlocking Limitless Growth in Ourselves & Our Teams If you're looking to make a positive and tangible impact on your organization's goals, I'd love to serve your team, audience, and mission. **A note on pricing:** - My standard keynote fee is $5500 - 10,000 (depending on a number of factors). On a limited basis, I offer a Community Impact Program for local events at $3000+. - Keynote + Workshop packages are available (I love them!) --- Testimonials: 1. "I've seen many, many keynote speakers in my career. And Dr. Preston is truly exceptional." - Senior Executive, Healthcare 2. “As Director of Operations, I've seen many keynote speakers. Kathryn's was truly the most engaging, interactive, and refreshing of all of them.” - Director of Operations 3. “From planning to delivery, working with Kathryn was an absolute pleasure. She learned our company, strategy, values and goals in record time, and tailored her messaging to significantly impact our employees – which she absolutely did. Throughout the week, Kathryn took the time to get to know our employees and engage with them; she wasn't your typical "in and out" speaker and our employees LOVED that she made that time.” - Deanna, Global Internal Communications Executive 4. "Very discerning people came up to me to say how impressive Kathryn’s session was. She made every effort to integrate our brand and objectives. The ROI for having Kathryn present was high!”  - Christine, Senior Manager, KOL Relations, Nobel Biocare 5. “From the moment we explored working together, Kathryn was reliable, communicative, and easy to partner with. Her content spoke directly to the audience in a way that was relatable and thought-provoking. I would highly recommend partnering with Kathryn. She's energetic, dynamic and a true professional!” - Kristie, VP, Client Engagement 6. “Electrifying! Kathryn is really great at keeping the audience engaged. She's an absolutely fantastic speaker. Relatable, insightful, knowledgeable, and even funny!” - Session Attendee, Healthcare 7. “I don’t typically like keynotes my company brings in. But, Kathryn’s was the first one I actually enjoyed and got a TON out of. I loved that she made time to get to know us and answer questions afterwards. She is so approachable and a fantastic speaker.” - Executive Attendee, Home Appliances 8. "Kathryn's session was incredible. Amazing information on navigating conflict that preserves workplace relationships and elevates leadership. Exactly what I needed. Thank you, thank you!“ - Attendee, Management Development 9. “Kathryn presented a sensitive topic with the delicate, yet authoritative touch (backed by statistics) that it needed and deserved.” - Women’s ERG Leader 10. "The best presenter of the entire conference. Fantastic stage presence. Her capacity to motivate and inspire, while giving actionable takeaways, is unparalleled." - Director of Marketing, Biotech