Speaking

30- 45-minute keynote

(virtual or in-person)

Humble,
Yet Fierce

Keeping the faith in an uncertain world

Who this is for:

  • The person needing a nudge to do something they’ve always wanted to do
  • Anyone looking to find examples of courage in action
  • Emerging leaders, whether they have a title or not

After this talk, listeners will:

  • Gain inspiration to live in alignment with purpose
  • Access a simple three-step process for living life, leadership, and leaving a legacy
  • Understand the art of humble leadership

Additional Information:

Katy McQuaid shares lessons learned during her 32-year career with the CIA about life, leadership and leaving a legacy. Katy weaves real-life stories to engage her listeners into a three-step process for living a life in alignment with one’s purpose.

What matters the most to you? What gets you out of bed in the morning? Katy inspires participants to identify what matters most and they’ll be led to bring courage and faith into making it happen.

90-minute interactive workshop

(virtual or in-person)

Values-based Leadership

Improve Your Company’s Bottom Line

Who this is for:

  • C-Suite
  • Senior Managers
  • Executives
  • Anyone who wants their organization and employees to flourish

After this workshop, participants will:

  • Prioritize your most important values
  • Communicate your top values and where you “walk the talk” 
  • Gain awareness of the values expressed by others in your organization

Additional Information:

Values-based leadership is proven to increase a company’s bottom line and improve employee retention. This engaging workshop is a step toward building a strong company culture that starts with identifying your personal core values.  Leaders who embrace a values-based system both personally and for the organization are ensuring the success of their people and organization.

30-minute keynote

(virtual or in-person)

A Day in the Life at the CIA

A look behind the curtains

Who this is for:

  • The person with an adventurous spirit
  • Anyone wanting a look behind the curtain at a day in the life in the CIA
  • People interested in living life like they’re in the CIA

After this talk, listeners will:

  • Create new possibilities when they “just say yes”
  • Understand that teamwork is key
  • Embody leadership as a way of living

Additional Information:

How does one thrive in the CIA? It’s not really a secret – just say yes, teamwork and leadership is a way of life. These are essential skills for thriving in the CIA.

Katy McQuaid shares experiences from her 32-year career with the CIA. She’ll engage participants with unclassified and fun real-life stories to reveal life behind the curtain at the CIA. You will be inspired to just say yes and open up new possibilities and opportunities you’ll never forget.

Leadership isn’t a title. It’s an action. You’re a leader.
Take the opportunity to step into something new and learn to practice the art of humble leadership.