Kathi Crawford, SPHR, IAC-CC is passionate about the power of people and the impact on leaders when they learn how to leverage their strengths to motivate and engage employees. She delivers informational and inspiring talks and uses a fresh approach in the delivery of her topic. She provides the “so what?” and involves her audience to facilitate a dialogue so participants learn from each other. This creates a supportive community beyond the event.

Please contact us for more information or to schedule an appearance.

Previous Speaking Engagements:

• Guest Speaker, “Entrepreneurial Hopscotch,” Kent State University Center of Excellence for Entrepreneurship and Business Innovation, March 10, 2011
• Co-Facilitator, “Basic and Advanced Skills for Using LinkedIn to Conduct Your Job Search,” The Employment Assistance Ministry, December 2, 2010
• Guest Panelist, “Accelerating Development of Gen Y for Critical Roles and as Emerging Managers,” 2010 Talent Management for Oil & Energy Conference, December 1, 2010
• Guest Speaker, “Using Your Personal Power to Gain Stakeholder Commitment,” International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Houston Monthly Meeting, September 23, 2010
• Facilitator, “Hiring Tips for Small Business Owners,” Houston Business Connection, July 9, 2010
• Guest Panelist, “Your Career in the Post-Recession Workplace,” University of Houston EMPOWER Program Leadership Luncheon, June 8, 2010
• Facilitator, “Get That Job Interview: Top Five Strategies,” University of Houston EMPOWER Program Leadership Webinars, March 10, 2010
• Guest Panelist, "Strengthening your Business Through Leadership," Women’s Business Enterprise Alliance (WBEA) Educational Workshop, February 19, 2010
• Co-Facilitator, “Changing Perceptions of the HR Profession,” HR Houston Staffing SIG, January 27, 2010
• Facilitator, "The Value of Executive Coaching," American Society for Training & Development (ASTD) Houston Westside Lunch Bunch, October 21, 2009
• Facilitator, "Differentiate or Disintegrate: How To Use Your Personal B.R.A.N.D. To Get Ahead,” Public Workshop, July 2009 – July 2010
• Co-Facilitator, “How to Keep Your Leaders on the Fast Track," HR Houston Gulf Coast Symposium on Human Resource Issues, May 20, 2009
• Guest Expert, “Family Matters” with Tracey Serebin, Webtalkradio.net, May 26, 2009
• Guest Speaker, "B.R.A.N.D. You: Is it Authentic and Relevant?"
  • Houston Business Connection Meeting, March 27, 2009
  • Institute of Management Consultants (IMC) – Houston Chapter, March 20, 2009
  • Execunet Meeting – Houston Chapter, February 17, 2009
• Guest Speaker, “The 2009 Top 10 HR Trends"
  • Houston Business Connection Meeting, January 16, 2009
  • Houston Human Resources Leaders for Non-Profits, January 7, 2009
• Facilitator, “Talent Management: Training, OD and HR at a Crossroads,” ASTD Houston Lunch Bunch, October 15, 2008
• Guest Expert, “Family Matters” with Tracey Serebin, Webtalkradio.net, July 16, 2008
• Guest Expert, “Working Moms and Stay at Home Moms,” Great Day Houston KHOU TV Show, June 5, 2008
• Guest Speaker, “Career Development: Exploring the Possibilities,” UT MD Anderson Education Week, 2008
• Guest Speaker, “Marketing 101: Branding Yourself for Career Success,” University of Houston, 2008
• HR Houston Certification Study Group, “Workforce Planning & Employment,” Guest Instructor, 2007
• Co-Facilitator, “Business of HR: Calculating Your Department’s Influence on Company Revenue,” HR Houston Gulf Coast Symposium on Human Resource Issues, April 2007
• Panelist, “Research in Organizations: HRD Professionals Speak Out!,” University of Houston, Industrial and Organizational Psychology program, September 2006
• Co-Facilitator, “Measuring Employee Value and the True Cost of Vacancy,” HR Houston Gulf Coast Symposium on Human Resource Issues, April 2006
• UH-Downtown, Principles of HR Management, “Behavioral Interviewing,” Guest Instructor, 2004

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