Kristen Hadeed

5 of 5

Kristen Hadeed’s work with our college faculty, staff, and students over the last two
years has been beyond what any of us could have imagined. Every time she sets
foot on our campus, she exceeds our expectations, leaving us with a feeling of
rejuvenation and a renewed sense of purpose. Each and every engagement is
informative, interactive, creatively delivered, and meaningful. We are so thrilled that
we found Kristen and that she decided to work with us.

Miguel Martinez-SaenzPresident, St. Francis College

5 of 5

Of all the speakers we have heard on the topic of today’s changing workforce,
Kristen’s message connected best with our senior leadership. It was a rare treat to
have an executive who’s technically in the millennial demographic not only talking
very objectively and plainly about the characteristics of her generation, but also
bringing to the table real, tangible ideas and action items. So much of today’s
conversation around generational difference results in divisiveness. To have Kristen
come in with a unifying and energizing perspective is a breath of fresh air.

Mike FransenChief Operating Officer, Parkway

5 of 5

Looking for a leadership expert and speaker who will wow your audience and help
them laugh, learn, and lead? Well then Kristen Hadeed is your answer! I had the
privilege of creating a custom digital program with Kristen for our Women’s
Leadership Group in the Summer of 2020. We received such tremendous feedback
from the session that we partnered with Kristen to develop a 4-part custom
deep-dive series this past year. Kristen’s energy is incredible and her ability to keep
people engaged is electric. I can’t wait to work with her on more upcoming projects.

Courtney MesmerVP of Member Learning and Experience, Finseca

5 of 5

I have always considered myself an empathetic leader. Kristen taught me this is a
superpower and not a weakness. She has given me the courage to speak my truth
and leverage empathy as a skill that my team values and appreciates. We have
always led our business with a human-centered approach, but Kristen's outlook
helped me find the right words for what we’re doing—and then take action.

Charlie SaffroPresident, CS Recruiting

5 of 5

Kristen reminded us that we’re in this together. Using a series of approaches to
processing our thoughts out loud, Kristen helped us all arrive at the same outcome,
which is more clarity on our future. That is priceless! We now experience greater
unity in how we show up as leaders, and develop leaders, at our company.

Megan ZweigPresident, DMA Solutions

5 of 5

Kristen is, without question, one of the most inspiring, genuine, and authentic
leaders I have ever met. She is truly a treasure chest of creative ideas and has a
unique ability to provide and inspire with unconventional wisdom that helps drive a
forward-thinking, progressive culture. Kristen’s work with leaders at Whitmor has had
a meaningful impact on those individuals, adding fuel to the speed in which we
continue to build upon our strong people-first culture. Above all else, I feel very
blessed to be able to call Kristen a friend - I’m a stronger leader and person
because of it.

Scott FelsenthalCEO, Whitmor

5 of 5

Kristen has become one of Cardinal's top external thought leaders. She brings the
rare combination of amazing storytelling skills coupled with a powerful vision of the
future of leadership. If you are looking to motivate a team or your entire company,
there is no greater option available today than Kristen Hadeed.

Peter LynchChief People Officer, Cardinal Group Companies

5 of 5

Kristen was the answer for our team: She transformed 90 people in 90 minutes. She
packed in empathy, permission, inspiration, tears, laughter and hope. If optimism
has a face, it is Kristen Hadeed.

Shannon FanshaweVP of Sales, Kerastase and Shu Uemura, L’Oreal