Kathleen Quinn Votaw

Kathleen possesses a unique ability to guide and inspire top executives with her profound insights and strategic thinking. Her capacity to distill complex challenges into actionable strategies is nothing short of extraordinary. As a speaker, she captivates audiences with her clarity, passion, and ability to connect on a deeply personal level. I have had the privilege of learning from Kathleen, and her mentorship has been transformative. Her unwavering support and genuine care for those she leads make her an invaluable asset to any organization. Kathleen’s heart of gold shines through in all her interactions, always putting others first and fostering a culture of growth and excellence. Kathleen, thank you for your unparalleled guidance and for being a beacon of leadership and wisdom. Your influence has been instrumental in my development, and I am deeply grateful for the knowledge and inspiration you have shared. I highly recommend Kathleen Quinn as a thought leader, keynote speaker, executive coach and someone that you should know.

It’s been a true privilege to witness Kathleen’s exceptional talent and passion in action. She recently spoke to my Vistage group of executives, and the experience was nothing short of transformative. Kathleen has an uncanny ability to connect deeply with her audience, offering actionable insights that resonate on both a strategic and practical level. Her dynamic presentation style, combined with her profound knowledge of talent management and organizational culture, left a lasting impression on everyone in the room. What sets Kathleen apart is her genuine care and dedication to empowering leaders. Her advice is not only thoughtful but immediately applicable—several members shared how her guidance sparked meaningful changes in their organizations. Kathleen is a rare combination of strategic thinker, inspiring speaker, and trusted advisor. If you have the opportunity to work with Kathleen or attend one of her sessions, take it. You’ll walk away inspired, equipped, and ready to tackle challenges with fresh energy and perspective. Highly recommend!

Kathleen combines her incredible subject matter expertise on all things talent with a dynamic presentation style to win over groups of any size. I have seen Kathleen present to a group of 15 and to a group of 250. Each time she was able to connect, provide value and have everyone leave with at least one great action item to take back with them to benefit their personal lives as well as the lives of those they work with. Kathleen's books and other resources are sought by many because they bring value to all that are exposed to them. She dares to care and it shows. If you have the chance to let Kathleen advise you and your business or if you have the chance to bring Kathleen in as a presenter or speaker at your event, you'd be smart to make it happen! She will deliver amazing results.

Kathleen is a phenomenal and inspiring speaker. She was able to connect with each and every person in the room. She also made sure to make time to address current obstacles that each person was facing and provide sound advice on how to improve the situation and recommendations for the future. She is a dynamic woman and knows how to work, and read, the room!

We had the pleasure of having Kathleen come into our office and speak to us! She discussed themes such as personal resilience and leadership, women in staffing and entrepreneurship as well as growth, mentorship and legacy. Kathleen left each and everyone of us inspired and motivated following the conversation. She is insightful, caring, and full of knowledge and wisdom. We feel so lucky to have had Kathleen come and open this conversation to us!

"I booked Kathleen to speak at the 31st annual Professional BusinessWomen of California's conference for her "Put People First to Be An Authentic Leader and An Awesome Boss" presentation. Our conference was set for April 2020 but when the pandemic hit, we had to adjust and shift gears to an all virtual format. Kathleen was not only flexible, but adaptable as we adjusted format, content framing and timing to deliver the best possible virtual experience. Kathleen's content is approachable and she made sure to left our audience of 6,000+ attendees with key takeaways for how to be an Awesome Boss! I highly recommend her and her content for anyone looking for a fabulous speaker who will tailor their content to your needs and be a kind, engaged, partner along the way."

"Kathleen spoke at our conference earlier this month on talent. In a day where we are all looking for the answers to finding and retaining team members, she brought a fresh and current perspective that anyone can implement in their organization. She approaches the group in an engaging manner, allowing you to walk away feeling like you were part of a conversation and not just a spectator. Kathleen's book "Solve the People Puzzle" was a great supplement and follow up to her workshop with our group. I would certainly recommend anyone looking to improve the culture in their organization or wanting to up their game regarding staffing to reach out to Kathleen. She has some great tools and will bring value to you."

What an amazing day with you! You are an inspiring, empowering and funny as hell. Moreover, your knowledge and offer are unbelievable and beyond touchable.

"Her presentation at our annual summit was relevant and inspiring. Workforce is the #1 issue our members face. Kathleen's unique anecdotes and takeaways provided our attendees with actionable ideas to implement in their businesses."

•"The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has been so fortunate to work with Kathleen Quinn Votaw through our Distinguished Speaker Series. Her experience, knowledge, and masterful presentation style captivated a virtual audience of VA employees located across the country. Rarely have we had requests for a speaker to return, but Kathleen's engaging style and insightful content captured the curiosity and attention of program participants."

"Kathleen speaks from both experience and authority. She is the leading edge of the talent management industry, and she understands how to convey the facts and the nuances of this critical industry clearly and effectively."

"Kathleen is a strong leader and a key contributor to ACG Denver and ACG Global. She presents practical insights and actionable recommendations based on her real-world experience, which helps business leaders solve their #1 challenge: attracting, developing and retaining top-level talent."

"We had Kathleen Quinn Votaw speak to one of our CEO Groups and Key group. She was able to hit the mark on fantastic information and fun! The groups learned a lot and were able to ask questions most relevant to them. Kathleen was engaging and brought specific and impactful information for members. We're looking forward to having her back for the other groups!" 4/29/19

"Kathleen presented her #MeToo - Now What? workshop to our employees, and her presentation helped us foster an internal dialog on this important topic. Participants offered feedback that they appreciated Kathleen's vulnerability in sharing personal anecdotes to connect with her audience, and valued her candid demeanor. We were pleased with the outcome and think it was a very worthwhile investment."