PROFILE
Peggy Klaus is one of the most celebrated and sought after coaches, speakers and authors in the United States. Renowned for her exceptional insight into communication and leadership, she has spent nearly three decades helping thousands of professionals, from C-suite leaders to first-line managers thrive in their careers. Her programs for empowering women of all ages are globally recognized for their life-changing results.
Peggy is the author of two best-selling books: BRAG! The Art of Tooting Your Own Horn Without Blowing It and The Hard Truth About Soft Skills: Workplace Lessons Smart People Wish They’d Learned Sooner. Her ground-breaking work has been published in many prestigious publications such as the New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Fortune Magazine, Fast Company, and Harvard Business Review. Peggy is an in-demand communication expert, often booked on national news and popular morning shows.
In 2016, Peggy received the prestigious Coach of the Year award, which lauded her unmatched expertise in guiding individuals and companies toward new heights of success.
Beyond the boardroom, Peggy shares her wisdom in academia through guest lectures at Harvard’s Kennedy School and School of Public Health, Wharton’s Executive MBA Program, U.C. Berkeley’s Haas School of Business, or the Public Policy Institute at Georgetown University.
Peggy’s journey to becoming a renowned coach began with a background in the arts. She initially pursued a career as an actor and classical singer, earning advanced degrees in drama, speech, and theatre from the London-based Royal Academy of Music and The Drama Studio. In Hollywood, she worked as a producer, director, and talent coach for prominent figures in the entertainment industry, including actors, comedians, musicians, and broadcasters associated with Paramount Studios, Warner Brothers, ABC, CBS, and NBC.
With her illustrious career and profound dedication to helping others succeed, Peggy continues to inspire individuals and organizations with her unparalleled expertise in both communication and leadership. When she’s not working, she can be found at her home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, enjoying the awe-inspiring beauty of the southwest.
SPEAKING TOPICS
MASTERING THE ART OF EXECUTIVE PRESENCE
The stage is yours.
The audience is waiting.
Now is your moment to motivate, inspire and capture hearts and minds.
It’s critical that you deliver your message with a captivating, entertaining style that transcends culture, gender and generations.
Mastering the Art of Executive Presence is a fun experiential workshop that empowers you to own the room whether you’re pitching a client, leading a meeting or presenting to your board. Participants will leave this workshop possessing the game-changing communication skills of dynamic storytelling through preparation and practice, and the ability to manage a difficult audience.
Don’t check your personality at the door. Exude executive presence wherever you go, in front of two or two thousand.
BRAG! THE ART OF TOOTING YOUR OWN HORN WITHOUT BLOWING IT
Talking about ourselves and our accomplishments can be uncomfortable, difficult, and embarrassing.
Why can we celebrate the successes of others with excitement and pride while often neglecting to mention our own successes…much to our personal and professional detriment?
But does it have to be this way? How can companies encourage “good bragging” for everyone as a way to reward talent, stay competitive, and create a truly diverse workplace? How can professionals toot their own horns without sounding like a walking billboard?
It’s time to master the Art of Bragging… with confidence, consciousness, and courage.
Brag! The Art of Tooting Your Own Horn Without Blowing It is a 90-minute, half or full-day experiential workshop that levels the playing field by providing critical tools for an inclusive culture of good bragging.
We all have success stories to tell, we just need the skills to tell them.
Good bragging is good business.
UNSTOPPABLE CONFIDENCE: EMPOWERING FEMALE LEADERS FOR ORGANIZATIONAL SUCCESS
In today’s competitive business landscape, confidence is a critical leadership trait. However, research consistently shows that women across all career levels exhibit lower confidence than their male counterparts, regardless of their qualifications or achievements. This confidence gap, influenced by socialization, cognitive patterns, and systemic factors, presents a significant challenge to organizational diversity and performance.
As we navigate the complexities of our present and future business environment, it’s imperative that we harness the full potential of our entire talent pool. This workshop addresses the confidence disparity head-on, providing actionable strategies to elevate women’s self-assurance and, by extension, their contributions to your organization.
Key Focus Areas:
- Understanding the Confidence Gap: Explore the psychological, social, and organizational factors that contribute to lower confidence levels in female employees.
- Neuroscience of Confidence: Delve into the latest research on gender differences in brain function and how this knowledge can be leveraged to boost confidence.
- Overcoming Systemic Barriers: Identify and address organizational practices that may inadvertently undermine women’s confidence.
- Leadership Presence: Develop techniques to project confidence in high-stakes situations, from boardroom presentations to client negotiations.
- Mentorship and Sponsorship: Implement effective programs to support and elevate women leaders within your organization.
Boost individual confidence and unlock unrealized potential to drive your organization’s competitive edge. Empower your female talent to step into the spotlight with unwavering self-assurance, and watch as it transforms your company’s performance and culture.
I’M SMART & SUCCESSFUL. SO WHY DO I FEEL LIKE AN IMPOSTER?
As your organization’s top talent ascends the corporate ladder, do they hear a nagging voice whispering, “How long until they realize I don’t belong here?” Despite their impressive credentials and achievements, many high-performers grapple with Imposter Syndrome, potentially hindering their full potential and your company’s success.
This workshop will empower you and your leadership team to:
- Recognize and address Imposter Syndrome throughout your organization
- Implement proven strategies to create unstoppable confidence in your top performers
- Transform self-doubt into a catalyst for growth and innovation
- Create a culture that celebrates achievements and fosters genuine self-assurance
By investing in this program, you’re not just silencing the inner critic – you’re amplifying the voice of true leadership within your ranks. Give your team the tools to own their expertise and elevate your organization.
DITCH THE BITCH: FROM IMPOSTER TO BADASS
You’re crushing it and climbing that ladder. So why does that annoying voice in your head keep whispering, “You’ve got them all fooled!”?
Imposter Syndrome is like that clingy ex who just won’t take a hint. No matter how high you soar, it’s there, trying to drag you down. But guess what? We’re about to hand that b*tch her walking papers!
In this no-BS, high-octane session, we’ll:
- Unmask the Imposter: Call out that inner saboteur for what it really is
- Flip the Script: Turn that negative self-talk into your personal hype person
- Own Your Shine: Learn to flaunt your wins without feeling like a fraud
- Arm Yourself: Load up on strategies to shut down self-doubt like a boss
It’s time to turn off that nasty voice in your head and crank up the volume on your inner boss. You’ve earned every bit of your success – now let’s make sure you feel it in your bones