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"Having a title and authority does not make you a leader.
You can be a leader without a title.
People work for managers. People follow leaders."
Inspire Confident ApologyFree™ Leaders
Leadership has never been easy—but in today’s world, it’s more challenging than ever. Expectations are higher, demands are relentless, and resilience alone isn’t enough. If it feels like you’re doing everything right but still not making the impact you want, there’s a reason: Leadership isn’t just about what you do—it’s about who you are.
Kathi Kulesza delivers a fresh, transformative perspective that empowers leaders to lead unapologetically with confidence, adaptability, and influence. The key? Ditch the ToDo’s and Master the ToBe’s.
Attendees will walk away with a powerful shift in mindset:
✅ Moving from task-driven leadership to person-driven influence
✅ Asking better questions that build trust and connection
✅ Becoming the kind of leader that teams choose to follow
It’s time to stop checking boxes and start leading with impact.
Topics Available as Keynote or Workshop
Think, Act & Lead with Confidence: 3 Traits of High-Impact Leaders
It’s time to equip your leaders with the mindset and skills to thrive, not just survive, in uncertainty. This session challenges how they approach systems, staffing, and strategy—learning the 3 essential traits that make leaders recognizable, resilient, and ready for any challenge.
Through Kathi Kulesza’s ApologyFree™ Leadership framework, they’ll discover how to:
✅ Be the Leader – Think and act with the confidence of a high-impact leader
✅ Be More Human – Build trust and connection that strengthens teams
✅ Be a Sounding Board – Communicate with clarity and influence to inspire action
By mastering these three traits, leaders will gain visibility, earn respect, and create a leadership legacy worth following.
ApologyFree™ Leadership: How to Be the Boss People Stay For
Employee engagement isn’t luck—it’s leadership. The best bosses aren’t just liked; they’re trusted, respected, and followed.
In this session, leaders will uncover the 3 core traits that make them the kind of boss people choose to work for—and stay for:
✅ Trustworthiness – Build credibility that earns commitment, not just compliance
✅ Clarity – Provide a vision that energizes, not confuses
✅ Supportive Leadership – Coach, listen, and lead with impact
Disengagement and turnover are costly. This session equips leaders with the tools to retain top talent, strengthen team loyalty, and create a workplace culture where people don’t just show up—they step up and stay.
Mastering the Art of Influence: How to Be the Leader People Listen To
Being a leader isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about asking the right questions and creating space for trust, clarity, and action. In this session, leaders will discover how to influence, not just instruct, by mastering the art of listening, communication, and meaningful engagement.
Through Kathi Kulesza’s ApologyFree™ Leadership framework, they’ll learn how to:
✅ Be a Sounding Board – Build credibility by listening first and speaking with impact
✅ Ask Better Questions – Shift from task-driven checklists to conversations that build trust
✅ Drive Action with Clarity – Communicate with confidence to inspire accountability
The best leaders aren’t just heard—they’re followed. This session will equip attendees with the tools to influence, inspire, and lead with unwavering confidence.