Business Communication Strategist & Executive Coach; Co-CEO at Decker Communications; Co-Author of "Communicate to Influence"
Kelly Decker Biography
Kelly Decker is a communication strategist, storyteller, and executive coach specializing in business communication. As co-CEO of Decker Communications Inc., Decker leads program innovation and works with clients to address communication challenges through customized training and messaging programs. Decker Communications, established in 1979, provides communication skills training and executive coaching to organizations across various industries.
Decker coaches executive leaders from Fortune 500 companies, including AT&T, Clorox, and United Health Group, focusing on increasing leadership impact and influence. Her approach integrates storytelling, executive coaching, and strategic messaging, with particular attention to the communication needs of female executives. Decker is a frequent speaker at conferences and corporate events for organizations such as Microsoft, Newmark Grubb Knight Frank, Pfizer, and Wells Fargo, where she addresses topics related to influential communication and leadership development.
Before joining Decker Communications, Decker worked at The Alexander Group Inc., a sales management consulting firm, and held sales management and operations roles in the telecommunications industry. She holds an MBA from the Haas School of Business and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Her background in corporate strategy and sales informs her practical perspective on leadership communication challenges.
Decker is the co-author of "Communicate to Influence: How to Inspire Your Audience to Action," a guide to persuasive leadership communication that outlines the Decker Method. Alongside her co-author, Decker consults on messaging, executive presence, and leadership communication for both Fortune 500 companies and startups. She has been featured in the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, Marketwatch, and Marie Claire.
Kelly Decker Speaking Topics
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COMMUNICATING FOR LEADERSHIP
Transform the way your organization views communication and inspire your leaders to increase their effectiveness. Communicating is about TRUST – emphasizing specific behaviors that communicate the authenticity and passion that is required to build trust. Join Kelly Decker to learn the concepts of the Decker Method™ for behavior and use of the Decker Grid™ system to enable an influencer to always have a focused, listener-based message.
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COMMUNICATING IS A CONTACT SPORT
From what you say to how you say it, communication can elicit a shift in power, change the way that others think, drive your agenda, inspire change and command action – or not – depending on how you use it. Join Kelly Decker to learn what really counts in communicating, and how to connect with an audience of 1 or 100 to change the game.
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Kelly Decker is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Business Coaching, Business Consulting, Communication, Disruptive Thinking, Executive Leadership, Leadership, Thought Leadership, Women in Business -
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Kelly Decker is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as COMMUNICATING FOR LEADERSHIP and COMMUNICATING IS A CONTACT SPORT. The estimated speaking fee range to book Kelly Decker for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Kelly Decker generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Scott Deming, Megan Parker, Laurece West, Michael Lattuca and Dr. Greg Williams. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Kelly Decker for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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