Workplace Culture Expert & CEO of SLR Leadership Consulting; Bestselling Author of "Elevate Connection"

Harrisburg, PA, USA
Live Event: $5,000 - $10,000 Virtual Event: $5,000 - $10,000 More Fee Info

Dr. Kelly Waltman Biography

Dr. Kelly Waltman draws upon her twenty-five years of leadership and professional development experience to help leaders and teams cultivate spaces where people thrive.

Through her bestselling book, "Elevate Connection," and in her talks and workshops, Kelly shares the tools to get comfortable with feedback, improve communication, and cultivate meaningful workplace connection.

She also has over 15 years of experience teaching in higher education, is a certified Emotional Intelligence (EQ-i 2.0) assessor and coach, and a certified Meditation and Mindfulness teacher.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 07/10/2025.

Dr. Kelly Waltman Speaking Topics

  • Elevate Connection: How to embrace feedback, promote meaningful connection, and cultivate spaces for thriving.

    The research is clear, the quality of communication within an organization has a direct relationship to the company’s success. Billions of dollars are lost each year due to ineffective communication, employee disengagement, and turnover. The research also overwhelmingly shows that when employees feel connected to the bigger picture of the company’s work, to the leadership, and to one another, they are more satisfied, motivated, and productive, and the business' bottom line improves. Audiences who hear this talk will feel empowered to give and receive feedback more effectively, and inspired to connect more meaningfully.

    Key Takeaways:

    • Understand why connection is vital to team member engagement and success.
    • Recognize how connection and communication predict the overall success of an organization.
    • Move beyond fear of feedback to give and receive feedback more effectively.
    • Identify actionable steps to begin elevating connection within their teams.

    ?Presentation Options: In-person or Virtual Presentation Style: 60-minute keynote"

  • Getting Comfortable with Feedback

    You know feedback is an essential part of effective communication, but how comfortable are you with giving and receiving feedback? This interactive and engaging workshop helps take the fear out of feedback and provides attendees with the tools to begin cultivating a feedback culture in their teams.

    Key Takeaways:

    • Understand why feedback is an essential part of workplace communication.
    • Learn why we fear feedback and how to move beyond that fear.
    • The five components of effective feedback.
    • Action steps to begin cultivating a feedback culture.

    Presentation Options: In-Person or Virtual Can be offered as a 1 hour, 1/2 day, or full day workshop"

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Dr. Kelly Waltman Videos

Meet Dr Kelly Waltman, New Faculty Interview at Messiah University

Meet Dr Kelly Waltman, New Faculty Interview at Messiah University

Meet Dr Kelly Waltman-Spehra, a Criminal Justice professor here at Messiah University under the School of Arts Culture and Society. Credit: Keli...

Dr. Kelly Waltman - Speaker Reel

Dr. Kelly Waltman - Speaker Reel

Dr. Kelly Waltman helps leaders and teams move beyond their fear of feedback so they can connect more meaningfully, and create spaces where people...

Dr. Kelly Waltman Speaking Reel 2024

Dr. Kelly Waltman Speaking Reel 2024

D. Kelly Waltman helps leaders and teams move beyond their fear of feedback so they can connect more meaningfully, and create spaces where people...

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Dr. Kelly Waltman is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Elevate Connection: How to embrace feedback, promote meaningful connection, and cultivate spaces for thriving., Getting Comfortable with Feedback, Developing a Leadership Philosophy, Emotional Intelligence Essentials and Navigating Workplace Transition . The estimated speaking fee range to book Dr. Kelly Waltman for your event is available upon request. Dr. Kelly Waltman generally travels from Harrisburg, PA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jason Young, Jones Loflin, Haydn Shaw, Libby Gill and Mike Hourigan. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Dr. Kelly Waltman for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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