Grace Killelea

Leadership Development Expert, Author of "The Confidence Effect", Founder of The GKC Group

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Grace Killelea Biography

Grace Killelea has over three decades of experience in corporate human resources and is highly regarded for her expertise in leadership development. She is the CEO and Founder of The GKC Group, a leadership development firm based in Philadelphia, which she established after retiring in 2012 to focus on empowering women and later, co-ed groups, through innovative leadership programs. Killelea is also the author of "The Confidence Effect," which was recognized as one of the top business books of 2016 by INC.com.

Throughout her career, Killelea has been dedicated to supporting and promoting the advancement of women in the workplace. She founded Half The Sky Leadership for Women in 2013 and Quattro Leadership in 2015, with both programs aimed at cultivating high potential leaders. More than 800 leaders have graduated from these programs, which are held in various cities. Killelea has also facilitated a premier executive leadership program for women in the telecommunications industry, showcasing her commitment to women's professional growth.

Killelea is a prominent keynote speaker known for her dynamic presentation skills and has spoken at notable conferences including the Massachusetts and Texas Conferences for Women, the Watermark Conference for Women in Silicon Valley, and the Network of Executive Women National Conference in DC. Her speeches often focus on accountability in the workplace, leadership stamina, resilience, and navigating stress. She has been honored with numerous awards, such as the SmartCEO Brava Award for being a Top Philadelphia Female CEO in 2015 and was named a 2016 Woman to Watch by PhillyBiz Magazine.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 05/10/2024.

Grace Killelea Speaking Topics

  • Keynotes for Women

    Grace has been described as captivating, humorous, authentic and wise. Through her vast personal and professional experiences and relatable context, Grace inspires and educates audiences to move beyond barriers in their lives, both real and imagined, and achieve tangible results. She has a particular passion for speaking to women in leadership.

  • Corporate Keynotes

    Grace Killelea is an in-demand speaker for companies, trade associations, sales teams, government agencies and non-profits. As a successful senior executive for a fortune 50 company, Grace provides a unique perspective as a speaker. A natural storyteller and dynamic presenter, Grace has spoken to thousands of professionals on topics such as:

    • Leadership development
    • Leading at every level
    • Your Leadership Brand• the 4 corner stones of leadership
    • Personal branding
    • Professional development
    • Surviving and thriving through change and challenges
    • Being the CEO of your own life
    • Communication
    • Motivation

Grace Killelea Videos

  • Grace Killelea on Women's Leadership and the Importance of ...
  • Networking

Grace Killelea Books

  • The Confidence Effect: Every Woman's Guide to the Attitude That Attracts Success
    The Confidence Effect: Every Woman's Guide to the Attitude That Attracts Success

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    Grace Killelea is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Authors, Business, Female Leadership.
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Grace Killelea is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Keynotes for Women and Corporate Keynotes. The estimated speaking fee range to book Grace Killelea for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Grace Killelea generally travels from Philadelphia, PA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Katie King, LaTonya Wilkins, Raji Rajagopalan, Amalaonye Josephine Kachikwu and Sonia Hunt. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Grace Killelea for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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