Kathie Owen speaks about the human environment inside leadership and business — the emotional, relational, and psychological conditions that quietly shape decisions, performance, and outcomes.
Her work focuses on emotional regulation, leadership presence, and what happens beneath strategy when pressure is high. Rather than motivating or performing, Kathie brings attention to the unseen dynamics that influence how leaders think, communicate, and act — especially in moments that matter most.
This perspective is particularly relevant in complex systems, growing organizations, and high-stakes environments where clarity, trust, and stability are essential.
Kathie Owen
Speaking and Advisory Work
Core Themes in Kathie’s Speaking
Kathie’s speaking and advisory work consistently explores:
Emotional regulation under pressure
Leadership presence in uncertain or high-stakes situations
The human environment inside organizations — and why it matters
How unspoken tension and emotional load distort clarity and execution
What leaders miss when decisions are made in threat states
Navigating transition, growth, and change without destabilizing people or culture
This work is used inside companies, leadership teams, and advisory settings to bring awareness to patterns that are often felt — but rarely named.
Signature Talks and Repeated Conversations
While Kathie adapts her language to the room, two conversations consistently resonate across audiences:
“Calm Down, Rhonda”
A grounded, human look at emotional reactivity, regulation, and what actually helps people return to clarity — without shame, suppression, or performance. This talk is widely requested and often referenced after delivery.
“Expect Excellence”
A leadership perspective rooted in responsibility, presence, and standards — without fear, control, or micromanagement. This phrase is central to Kathie’s work and appears in her professional correspondence as a reflection of how she approaches leadership and culture.
These talks are not scripts — they are living conversations shaped by the room, the moment, and the people present.
Where This Work Is Used
Kathie speaks and advises within:
Boards of directors and advisory boards
Executive teams and senior leadership groups
Founders, investors, and operators navigating transition, growth, or acquisition
Corporate environments focused on leadership presence and decision-making
The format varies. The depth does not.
Professional Speaking Experience
Kathie has been an active member of Toastmasters since 2020.
She currently serves as Vice President of Membership at Sugar Land Toastmasters and is also a member of DayBreakers Toastmasters Club.
She speaks frequently and consistently, using these environments to refine language, presence, and delivery — particularly around leadership behavior, emotional regulation, and human dynamics in business settings.
Additional Context
Kathie regularly writes about leadership, emotional regulation, and organizational dynamics. Selected articles are included below for additional context.
The Kathie Owen Perspective
Observations on Leadership Human Systems and Performance
Late-night panic in M&A deals is predictable. This article explains why the 3 a.m. moment happens, how it pressures advisors, and why proactive prep before closing prevents fear from driving decisions. #MergersAndAcquisitions #PrivateEquity #DealExecution #LeadershipRisk #MAndA