Consuelo Castillo Kickbusch

Consuelo Castillo Kickbusch

TX, US
Retired Lieutenant Colonel in the US Army
With her powerful messages, dynamic presenting style and passion for helping create leaders, Lieutenant Colonel Consuelo Castillo Kickbusch has been invited to speak, train and consult all over the United States and Puerto Rico. A native of Laredo, Texas, she received a B. S. degree in Law Enforcement from Hardin-Simmons University and earned her ROTC commission as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army. She became the first woman commissioned as a ROTC officer in the state of Texas. She holds an advanced degree in Cybernetics from San Jose State University (California). Her military education includes completion of the Army Command and General Staff College and Department of Defense Program Management Executive Course. Her numerous decorations include the Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal (4 times), Army Commendation Medal and Army Achievement Medal (twice). Lieutenant Colonel Kickbusch rose to be the highest-ranking Hispanic woman in the Combat Support Field in the U. S. Army. Following a distinguished military career, she retired in 1996 to pursue her dream of establishing Educational Achievement Services Inc., a training/consulting firm, to share her talents, skills and knowledge with people of all ages. She has incorporated years of leadership experience, success techniques, and motivational messages to empower them. Her leadership workshops use real-case studies and situations, thus providing a dynamic and interactive learning environment. Consuelo resides in San Antonio with her husband and five daughters.

With her powerful messages, dynamic presenting style and passion for helping create leaders, Lieutenant Colonel Consuelo Castillo Kickbusch has been invited to speak, train and consult all over the United States and Puerto Rico. A native of Laredo, Texas, she received a B. S. degree in Law Enforcement from Hardin-Simmons University and earned her ROTC commission as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army. She became the first woman commissioned as a ROTC officer in the state of Texas. She holds an advanced degree in Cybernetics from San Jose State University (California). Her military education includes completion of the Army Command and General Staff College and Department of Defense Program Management Executive Course. Her numerous decorations include the Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal (4 times), Army Commendation Medal and Army Achievement Medal (twice). Lieutenant Colonel Kickbusch rose to be the highest-ranking Hispanic woman in the Combat Support Field in the U. S. Army. Following a distinguished military career, she retired in 1996 to pursue her dream of establishing Educational Achievement Services Inc., a training/consulting firm, to share her talents, skills and knowledge with people of all ages. She has incorporated years of leadership experience, success techniques, and motivational messages to empower them. Her leadership workshops use real-case studies and situations, thus providing a dynamic and interactive learning environment. Consuelo resides in San Antonio with her husband and five daughters.

Living a Legacy

Are you living your legacy? A legacy is not just something a person leaves behind after they die; rather it is the way in which they live their life. Through an interactive and introspective presentation, Consuelo Castillo Kickbusch guides participants through their vision of the future and the goals that they want to accomplish for themselves and for their community. She inspires and challenges participants to become living legends in their professional and personal lives. Her unique...
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Going Forward without Forgetting - Avanzando y No Olvidando

This keynote focuses on reflecting on ones traditions and values of times past and their importance in our development and growth today. Appreciation of diverse cultures and their contributions to today's society is emphasized. We can "go forward without forgetting" what a rich heritage our cultures offer, and apply under-appreciated ethics and values to today's world. The issues of self-esteem and leadership styles are presented in a context in which the past is melded with the present, and...
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Servant Leadership: A New Call to Duty

Leadership is not about you. Leadership is about serving. This keynote addresses the philosophy of servant leadership and one's call to duty. Using her life as an example, from barely surviving in the barrio of Laredo, Texas to receiving an award from the President at the White House, Consuelo serves her audience by challenging them to look inwards and rise to the call of action. In this presentation, Consuelo stresses the importance of Preparing Tomorrow's Leaders Today! The audience will...
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Valuing Diversity

This keynote provides participants with the different dimensions of diversity in today's environment. Learning to accommodate cultural differences is important for managers and employees in order to be successful in the work environment. Moreover, it is important in parenting and education as well. Aspects of cultural differences, strengths and challenges will be examined and examples will be provided. LTC Kickbusch will provide her personal story of challenges and triumphs as a child of the...
Technical / SpecificInspirational / Life-changing