Rooted in women's leadership research.

Built for every leader in the room.

Keynotes and workshops for corporate, hospitals, firms, universities, and non-profits that are done developing lions, and ready to design leaders who move the whole pack.

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Here's the thing about most leadership training — people sit through it, nod along, and forget it by Friday.

That's not what you get with me.

I work with organizations around the globe to deliver keynotes and workshops that actually change how your people think about leadership. We're talking real shifts where your people start thinking like the best leaders in the room, and leading their teams like it.

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Popular Talks:

  • Move Over Simba: Why the Pack Outleads the Pride Every Time
    Lead braver, more joyfully, and more you.

    Dominate. Grind. Move fast and break things. That approach works great for about five guys and their mega-yachts and rocket ship addictions. For the rest of us? Not so much.

    For too long, leadership got written by and for a very specific kind of person. Loud. Solo. Measuring success in personal wealth and market dominance. We were handed that playbook and told that making it meant playing that game: take up less space, then somehow more; be likeable, but not soft; be confident, but not that confident.

    It's time for a different model. Meet the painted wolf.

    In this talk, organizational psychologist Dr. Kelsey Medeiros draws on her book Painted Wolves to introduce you to the women who outperformed the lions during one of the world's biggest crises and shows you exactly how to bring those strategies into your own, everyday leadership.

    In this session, you'll learn how to:

    • Challenge everything you thought you knew about what makes a great leader

    • Expand your roster of leadership role models and understand why that matters more than you think

    • Identify the science-backed skills that actually drive leadership effectiveness

    • Navigate the very real challenges of leading differently in a world still built for the lions

    You'll leave the room ready to lead a little braver, more joyfully, and fully you.

  • Pocket Change: Micro-Acts of Leadership for Your Big Ideas

    Improving outcomes for your team, one person, one room, one decision at a time.

    The fix is obvious to you. Glaringly obvious. The policy that should change, the procedure that needs a tweak, maybe the whole thing that needs an overhaul. Getting people to buy in and act on it? A little less obvious…

    Drawing on her research at the intersection of leadership and creativity, organizational psychologist Dr. Kelsey Medeiros breaks down the human side of making change, the part that decides whether a good idea moves or dies, and turns it into something you practice.

    In this session, you'll learn how to:

    • Understand how you lead, even without the title

    • Lead situationally, because a one-size-fits-all approach never works

    • Build and champion strong ideas

    • Spot the reasons people resist your brilliant ideas, and respond to what's underneath

    • Spend small, daily actions that move big ideas forward

    You'll leave with a fresh perspective on your own leadership and a pocketful of moves you can make right away.

How it Works

Here's how we work together:

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You tell me about your event, audience, and goals

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We choose or design a session tailored to your group

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We deliver something your team actually remembers

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What partners are saying

  • Dr. Anne Kendall, MB ChB (Hons) BSc MRCP FRCA FFICM

    “Kelsey ran a fantastic session for us on leadership and management, with a focus on the healthcare setting. Her expertise and insights will really help me moving forwards to build on both my leadership and followership skills. Thanks Kelsey!

  • Samantha Capaldi, Sam Somm Wine Club

    I had the pleasure of collaborating with Dr. Kelsey for one of my virtual wine club events, and it was truly one of our best evenings to date. Kelsey is the perfect balance of fun, kindness, and intelligence, and she brought so much joy and value to our community.

    While our community is centered around wine and the moments that bring us together, it’s about so much more than that. It’s a safe space where we celebrate life’s small joys, support and uplift one another, and connect with inspiring people like Kelsey.

    Her warmth, expertise, and ability to create meaningful conversations made the evening incredibly special. I can’t wait to welcome her back for another event with our community! 

  • Leena Narain, COO Maple Bear Gulf

    My training experience with Kelsey was incredibly engaging and insightful. One aspect that particularly stood out to me was the emphasis on going back to basics and making simple everyday tweaks. I've seen a noticeable change in how my team and I approach tasks and challenges, with a new found focus on continuous improvement and problem solving."

  • Gina Cronican, Employee Development Director MCC

    “Dr. Kelsey Medeiros is a dynamic and engaging speaker who captivates audiences and yields tangible results. Her content is interactive, thought-stimulating and actively engages participants. Attendees notably apply the learned skills in practical situations. Dr. Medeiros is a pleasure to work with and is dedicated to partnering with her clients to create tailored and effective sessions."

  • Quantum Workplace

    “It was easy to understand, well-timed, and I loved the different sections and variety.