Keynote Speaking and Workshops
Dr. Kelly Ottman brings extensive experience as an international keynote speaker, workshop facilitator, executive educator, and conference presenter, engaging corporate, professional, academic, and nonprofit audiences worldwide.
Dr. Ottman has delivered keynotes, leadership presentations and development programs for globally
recognized companies, including General Electric (GE), GE Healthcare, Johnson Controls, Rockwell
Automation, Kimberly-Clark, Texas Instruments, Motorola, and CMA CGM.
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Invited presentations, keynotes, workshops, and facilitated programs for corporations, professional organizations, universities, and nonprofits.
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Peer-reviewed research presentations at national and international conferences.
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Corporate, professional, academic, and nonprofit audiences worldwide.
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Years of speaking and facilitation experience, including executive keynotes, leadership retreats, interactive workshops, panel discussions, and multiday leadership development programs.
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Continents - International engagements across North America, Africa, Asia, and Europe, including corporate and professional organization programs in China, India, Singapore, Vietnam and Germany.
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Diverse audiences, ranging from executive leadership teams and professional associations to international conferences and global organizations.
Types of Speaking Engagements
Keynotes and Featured Presentations
Inspirational, interactive, research-informed presentations on leadership, organizational change, global business, women's leadership, and executive retirement.
Executive Workshops and Leadership Retreats
Half-day, full-day, and multiday interactive programs focused on organizational culture, leadership effectiveness, change management, and team development.
International Conferences and Professional Associations
Research presentations, facilitated panels, and workshops sharing emerging insights and practical applications for leadership, organizational effectiveness, and innovations in teaching and learning.
Corporate and Global Leadership Development
Customized programs addressing cross-cultural leadership, employee engagement, collaboration, and leadership challenges in complex global environments.
Research-Based Executive Retirement Programs
Keynotes and workshops presenting original research on the non-financial dimensions of executive retirement, identity, purpose, and renewal.
Speaking & Workshop Expertise
Executive Leadership and Organizational Change
Leading transformation, developing
leaders, and strengthening organizational culture.
Global and Cross-Cultural Leadership
Navigating cultural complexities, building global teams, and leading across borders.
Women in Leadership
Advancing influence, empowerment, and leadership effectiveness.
Executive Retirement and Renewal
Research-based insights into identity, purpose, and transitions across the leadership lifespan.
Team Effectiveness and Employee Engagement
Building collaboration, accountability, belonging, and high-performing teams.
Personal Leadership and Servant Leadership
Developing self-awareness, resilience, purpose, and values-driven leadership.
Engaging Formats. Meaningful Impact.
From international keynotes and corporate conferences to interactive workshops, executive retreats, and multiday leadership development programs, Dr. Ottman creates customized experiences that connect research, reflection, and real-world application.
Available in in-person and virtual formats, her presentations are designed to inspire new perspectives, engage participants, and translate learning into action.
Experience. Expertise. Evidence. Empathy.
Bring global perspectives and research-informed leadership insights to your next conference, corporate event, or executive leadership program.
