Katy Shapiro is not your typical speaker. She’s a powerhouse of bold truth, fierce determination, and unapologetic authenticity. Raised in Philadelphia by a Marine and a teacher, Katy learned early on the value of grit, resilience, and treating everyone, from the janitor to the CEO, with the same respect. Her "say it with your whole chest" energy, combined with her ability to connect deeply with audiences, makes her a force to be reckoned with on any stage.

Katy’s journey is one of reinvention and resilience. From driving tractors at an agricultural high school in the heart of Philly to building entire talent acquisition departments from scratch, she’s lived the challenges she now helps others overcome. While balancing the demands of motherhood and a full-time career, Katy earned her Master’s in Human Resources Management, proving that grit and determination can overcome even the toughest obstacles.

But Katy’s climb up the corporate ladder came with a cost. Battling inequities, bro-code politics, and the relentless pressure to conform, she found herself burned out, unhealthy, and questioning the very system she had worked so hard to succeed in. That’s when she made the boldest move of all: she walked away. From that moment, Katy’s mission became clear: to empower women to stop conforming, embrace their authenticity, and build careers and lives on their own terms.

Today, Katy is a sought-after speaker, recognized as one of OnCon’s Top 50 Talent Acquisition Professionals in the United States and celebrated as one of Broward County’s 100 Outstanding Women. Her talks are a masterclass in breaking free from societal conditioning, navigating the realities of corporate America, and unlocking the power of unapologetic ambition.

Katy’s signature talks include:

• Unapologetic Ambition: Breaking Corporate Norms
  Empowering women to rewrite the rules of a corporate world not designed for them. Katy shares how to leverage unique strengths, dismantle outdated systems, and lead boldly to drive innovation and systemic change. Audiences leave with the tools and confidence to transform their careers and inspire thriving organizations.

• Emotional Intelligence: The Power They Told Us to Hide
  Emotional intelligence is the ultimate leadership superpower. Katy reveals how to harness EQ to drive results, build relationships, and lead with empathy. Attendees walk away with actionable techniques to inspire their teams, navigate challenges, and create lasting impact.

• Tough Love Leadership: Unlocking Your Potential
  Leadership isn’t about perfection—it’s about bold decisions, accountability, and authenticity. Katy delivers raw truths to help women amplify their strengths, own their weaknesses, and push past comfort zones. Audiences leave with a proven framework to lead authentically, foster trust, and create meaningful change.

When Katy speaks, she commands the room with professionalism, integrity, and contagious energy. Her talks don’t just inspire, they equip audiences with actionable strategies to navigate challenges, embrace their unique strengths, and lead unapologetically.

Katy’s audiences leave emboldened, informed, and ready to take on the world. They walk out recognizing their own power, equipped with the tools to navigate challenges, and surrounded by the energy of a community of badass women.

If you’re ready to give your audience a dose of tough love, actionable strategies, and a powerful reminder of their potential, Katy Shapiro is the speaker you’ve been waiting for.