Speaking Engagements


Learn from Kathy in Person

Kathy Ryan captivates audiences with her charismatic, entertaining and engaging presentation style. With more than two decades of experience developing leaders, Kathy consistently demonstrates her expertise in leadership, performance enhancement, team effectiveness, and personal development. Kathy's real-world insights and guidance were developed over her twenty-plus year career in corporate Human Resources and as founder of Pinnacle Coaching Group. Throughout her presentations, Kathy uses her hands-on business expertise to inspire leadership excellence and promote integrity, accountability and transparency in today's leaders.

Her signature speaking topic is You Could Lose Your Job: Five Little Words That Make a Huge Difference. Kathy believes that consistent and honest performance feedback is the best way to impact organizational success, but too many leaders let fear and discomfort keep them from having the tough conversations. Kathy shows you how to minimize distracting emotions and provides you with easy-to-implement tools that help you to effectively communicate any feedback.

Kathy Ryan distinguished herself during her career in the culturally diverse industries of insurance, hospitality and entertainment, as well as becoming a successful entrepreneur and author. She is recognized as a leader in her profession having attained the highest level of certification from the Society for Human Resources Management, Senior Professional in Human Resources, which validates mastery in the field of human resources management.

Kathy lives in Orlando, Florida. She graduated from Dickinson College with a major in psychology and history. Kathy Ryan is author of the book, "You Have to Say the Words" An Integrity-Based Approach for Tackling Tough Conversations and Maximizing Performance, published by Achievement Press.

Bring Kathy to Your Next Event

For more information on hosting Kathy Ryan at your next event, including availability and fees, email Kathy@PinnacleCoachingGroup.com or contact Kathy by phone at (407) 932-0682.


Public Offerings

Insurance Journal Offerings:

Academy of Insurance

We are very excited to announce the following webinars and teleclasses being offered in partnership with the Insurance Journal's Academy of Insurance:

 

2012 Webinars

 

"Customized Presentations Equals More Wins & More $:
Learn How to Use DISC to Win Business"
March 14, 2012  
The DISC personality behavior model is an effective tool that allows you to identify your customer’s preferred communication style - quickly establishing a positive connection. Once you understand your client’s preferences, you can tailor your presentations and target your message to meet their needs. Learn More.

 

"Maximizing Your Impact: Developing 360° Influence"
April 4, 2012
Do you know how to positively influence others in order to lead
your team to success?
Learn More.

 

"Building Your Team: Hiring, Training and Retaining the Best"
April 18, 2012
 
Once you have the right person for the job, how do you ensure
that they'll want to stay? Learn More.

 

"The Performance Management Process:
Linking Performance to Results"

May 2, 2012
 
Do you have an effective Performance Management Process
in place? Learn More. 

 

"Fearless Feedback: Coaching from Improved Performance"
May 16, 2012
Giving feedback isn't always easy, especially when it's not received well Join this webinar as Kathy coaches us on some positive ways to give feedback. Learn More.

 

"Team Leadership: Motivating and Inspiring Your Team"
May 30, 2012

How many people are following you? In order to be a great leader,
you have to have people willing to follow you.
Learn More.

 

On-Demand Webinars

 

"Leadership Land Mines and How to Avoid Them"
Available for Purchase On Demand

Explore the most common land mines that can undermine your effectiveness as a leader. Learn strategies to overcome your mistakes and minimize their impact on your team.
Learn More

 

"Performance Management Process"
Available for Purchase On Demand

Learn the steps involved in creating and executing a successful Performance Management Process within your organization. Learn More

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NEW RELEASE! Academy of Insurance
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See What Clients
Are Saying

"As a result of her programs, our team enjoys a greater sense of understanding, trust and respect for each other."

Carol Sampson, Human Resources Manager
XL Center

"I am 100% certain that in 20 years from now, I will look back and see a direct reflection of what I was taught throughout this class"

Tim Kemp
Marketing Manager
Northland AEG

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