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Kate Vitasek

Kate Vitasek

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Changing the Way Work Gets Done

“Your event is important. Learn what makes my keynote speeches and workshops so powerful.”

– Kate Vitasek

Kate’s Signature Keynotes + Outcomes

Kate’s Signature Keynotes + Outcomes

Redefining Business Relationships

The Vested Way

Five proven rules to turn transaction relationships into transformational relationships

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Engaging, Collaborative Culture

Getting to
We

Five steps to facilitate teams in transitioning from a “Me” to “We” mindset.

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Choosing Transparency and Trust

The Power
of T

Viewing transparency and trust through a new lens to unleash the full potential of teams.

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Transform Outsourcing Relationships

Vested Outsourcing

Flipping  conventional outsourcing on its head using Five Rules to align the interest between a buyer and supplier.

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Proven Content

Kate’s award-winning research led to six books on highly collaborative business relationships. She has appeared on CNN, Bloomberg, Fox Business News, and NPR and her work has been featured in over 300 articles. Kate brings her research to life in her evocative speeches and workshops that will inspire and power your team with proven strategies and tools.

Satellites around the world.

Authentic. Real.
Real-World Experience.

Kate is not your typical academic. So don’t expect death-by-PowerPoint. She has seen the good, the bad, and the ugly of partnerships firsthand. Kate’s authentic style will touch the heart and soul of your audience and make a lasting impact with effects that ripple out way beyond the meeting.

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Customization
Customization
Customization

Each event is unique. Each audience is different. Kate understands this deeply, and can maximize the impact of your event by specifically tailoring her message to your unique needs.

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Edutaining

Kate brings fresh ideas that can result in real impact. But that’s not all—she has mastered “edutainment,” and will leave your audience coming back for more.

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Versatility

Collaboration and win-win business relationships are a topic that is a natural fit for just about any type of event. Kate can tailor her message to deliver a high-energy and evocative keynote speech, inspiring audience members to deliver winning business relationships.

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RealPlay®–a High Energy, Interactive Option

Kate created RealPlay® – a dynamic approach for helping individuals put the concepts she shares into practice—ask for details during your personalized planning session.

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TLC for your VIPs

Kate knows how to show up for your VIPs, whether it’s a special dinner, a book signing, or an invitation-only workshop for a large crowd.

Kate’s message is a home run. Her depth of practical experience and academic knowledge blended perfectly for our association.

Phil Arbuckle
Executive Director, Utility Supply Management Alliance

We wanted a presentation on collaboration that would be both engaging and insightful for a mixed group of business, education and elected officials. Kate delivered!

John Grueling
President & CEO for Will County Center for Economic Development

When Kate spoke at our general session, we got a one-word Tweet from an audience member–BRILLIANT!

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Dawn Tiura
CEO and President, Sourcing Industry Group (SIG)

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