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She has appeared on or at:

Gathering of Games
Association for Corporate Growth Symposiums
Compference
Inc. 5000. Conference
Des Plaines Chamber
HR Source
Human Resources Today
National Retail Federation
The Leadership Podcast
Flourishing Together Podcast
Making Chips Podcast
Growing with Purpose Podcast
Technori Podcast
Do Nothing Podcast

KATHY STEELE

CEO & President

Actionable, relevant, practical, and inspirational are the words that commonly appear in audience feedback.

Kathy is a visionary leader and entrepreneur with over thirty years of corporate strategy, branding, marketing, and technology expertise. As an operating executive, consultant, founder, and board member, she advises executives on innovative growth, brand, and talent management strategies that drive shareholder value while protecting reputational risk and improving customer and employee engagement.

She is a notable speaker featured at top industry conferences, association events, and intimate venues. She has been a guest on an array of podcasts and authored articles for local and national publications like the Daily Herald and Forbes. She shares her expertise in Employee Experience, Growth Planning, Brand Building, and Compensation.

Recent Speaking Events:

Presentations:

  • Business Reboot & Your (Employer) Brand – 2 Hour Workshop
    • For C-Suite Business Leaders & HR Management
  • Investor, Innovator, Efficiency Expert – What Growth Approach Fits Your Company? – 45 Minute Presentation
    • For C-Suite Business Leaders & Entrepreneurs
  • Growth Strategies for Ambitious Leaders – 1 Hour Presentation or Moderated Panel
  • What Does Success Look Like? Use Visioning to Inspire Business Outcomes – Presentation or Workshop
    • For C-Suite Business Leaders & Entrepreneurs
  • Brand Archetypes: Be Memorable in the Minds of Your Customers – Presentation or Workshop
    • For C-Suite Business Leaders, Entrepreneurs, Marketing Professionals
  • Creating a Winning Talent Strategy – Building a Brand Employees Want to Work For – 45 Minute Presentation
    • For C-Suite Business Leaders & HR Management
  • What is your PayBrand Story? – 45 Minute Presentation
    • or C-Suite Business Leaders & HR Management
  • What now? Employer brands in the new normal – 45 Minute Presentation
    • For C-Suite Business Leaders & HR Management