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“"If you're seeking a speaker who can breathe life into your event, engage your audience on a profound level, and leave a lasting impact, look no further."
Bridget brandt / president leander chamber of commerce
Create Local, Go Global
My journey unexpectedly leading a global children’s literacy initiative showed me something powerful: creative potential isn’t rare—it’s a reset. When leaders under pressure channel it, they can beat burnout, spark fresh energy, and lead with confidence that lasts.
Hi! I’m Kassi!
Too often, creativity gets overlooked—as if it’s a luxury reserved for artists or innovators.
My experience building a global literacy initiative taught me otherwise. For leaders under pressure, creativity isn’t extra—it’s the reset that restores energy, confidence, and momentum. Now, I help teams tap into that untapped potential to beat burnout and spark lasting impact.
MORE ABOUT KASSI
TAKEAWAYS:
Turn PRESSURE into fresh energy that fuels real MOMENTUM.
Find Clarity Under Pressure — Cut through overwhelm and know exactly what to focus on next.
Reignite Team Energy — Learn simple ways to beat burnout and rally people around what matters most.
Lead With Confidence — Build the courage to show up with creativity and purpose, even in high-stress environments.
You don’t need a “creative” title to lead with creativity—
just the right tools and a spark.
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"Through her guidance, we gained invaluable tools for applying creative thinking to our day-to-day challenges and building the confidence to navigate the unique demands of the nonprofit sector in today's economy."
Kristin Coulter, Chief Operating Officer Ronald McDonald House Central Texas
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"Kassi is a phenomenal speaker and did an incredible job working with our ATD group. Her ability to capture and engage an audience comes naturally for her and she has an energy about her that keeps people engaged."
Jeff Limpic, Kansas Talent & Development Association
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"Kassi is a remarkable speaker, and she embodies kindness, generosity, and courage, making the entire experience even more enriching."
Greg Smith, TEDx Yougstown Organizer
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"If you're seeking a speaker who can breathe life into your event, engage your audience on a profound level, and leave a lasting impact, look no further."
Bridget Brandt, President Leander Chamber of Commerce
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"Kassi's presentation has become a highlight for my course and I am grateful to partner with her."
Monica Doherty, Professor at Concordia University St. Paul
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"Kassi is a dynamic speaker, motivator, and educator."
Michelle Hutson-Crawford, United Way for Greater Austin
KASSI in ACTION
Interested in working with me?
SIGNATURE KEYNOTE
The Edge of Creativity
Turning Pressure Into Fresh Energy That Lasts
Creativity isn’t a luxury—it’s a lifeline for leaders under pressure.
When stress takes over, burnout follows, momentum stalls, and the people counting on you feel it too.
Research backs this up. Forbes reports that over 70% of companies rank creative thinking as the most in-demand skill through 2027. And in a global study shared by Harvard Business Review, 1,500 CEOs named creativity the #1 skill for navigating complexity and leading through change.
Yet many leaders still don’t see themselves as creative. They push harder, lose confidence, or default to business-as-usual—without realizing that what they need isn’t more grind, it’s a creative reset.
While leading an international literacy initiative, I discovered firsthand how creativity can transform exhaustion into energy and pressure into possibility. One bold idea—nurtured creatively—grew into a global movement.
Here’s the truth:
Creativity isn’t reserved for artists or visionaries.
It’s the reset every leader needs to find clarity, confidence, and fresh momentum.
This keynote helps audiences beat burnout, reconnect with their creative edge, and leave ready to lead with renewed energy.
