Cortney Baker, PhD

From Single-Mother Waitress to CEO; Baker Management Group Executive Leadership Coaching

Travels From Travels From:
Dallas, TX, USA
Speaking Fee Speaking Fee:
REQUEST BOOKING INFORMATION

Cortney Baker, PhD Biography

Dr. Cortney Baker is a speech therapist, business owner, entrepreneur, speaker, philanthropist, wife, mother of three, and proud native Texan. She received her doctoral degree from Pepperdine University in Organizational Leadership, where she conducted research on women who had overcome challenges in their careers in healthcare but had achieved incredible success. Cortney has a passion for helping others achieve their greatest potential, specializing in leadership development, with an emphasis on helping women. She is owner and CEO of KidsCare Therapy, a pediatric home healthcare agency that employs over 300 people and helps assist nearly 2000 pediatric patients throughout the state of Texas. Most recently Cortney has opened Baker Management Group, a consulting and executive leadership coaching and training business in which she can pursue her dream of helping others grow and develop to their full leadership capacities.

Cortney is no stranger to struggle, perseverance, and hard work. She became a single mother at the age of 19 and worked diligently to put herself through school while juggling studies, work, and being a mom of a pre-schooler. Cortney desired to beat the statistics, which stated that only 2% of single, teenage moms go on to obtain their college degrees. As a result of hard work and dedication, Cortney was able to earn her undergraduate and master’s degree in Communication Disorders and Sciences at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale. Upon graduating in August 2001, Cortney moved back to the Dallas area, a place that she still calls home. After working for the school district for one year and then trying pediatric home healthcare at another agency, Cortney started KidsCare Therapy in 2003, shortly after marrying the love of her life. “It was a stressful, wonderful, scary time in life! It’s never easy to see the light at the end of the tunnel when you’re putting payroll on credit cards with no end in sight, but everything came together and started working at just the right time,” Cortney said about the start-up phase of KidsCare.

KidsCare Therapy took off and became a venture that Cortney was able to delegate to other people whom she trusted and had faith in. After deciding to follow her dream of obtaining her doctoral degree, Cortney enrolled in Pepperdine University’s nationally ranked Organizational Leadership program beginning in the summer of 2012. However, on September 18, 2012, Cortney suffered a stroke at the age of 37, requiring her to undergo a 7 hour brain surgery. She took the fall 2012 semester off to recover, but in true Cortney Baker fashion, she bounced back and re-enrolled in same program for the Spring 2013 session.

Cortney graduated from Leadership Texas in 2014 and she was also named one of the top three finalists for Texas Business Woman of the Year 2014. She finished her doctorate degree in December 2015.

Cortney has become a much sought-after speaker and executive leadership coach for executives striving to achieve their full career potential. Cortney brings her humor, wit, experience, and savvy to each situation and is able to help others “just be real”.

BOOK Cortney Baker, PhD

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/11/2024.

Cortney Baker, PhD Videos

FAQs on booking Cortney Baker, PhD

  • How do I book Cortney Baker, PhD to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Cortney Baker, PhD for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Cortney Baker, PhD, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Cortney Baker, PhD or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Cortney Baker, PhD

    Speaking fees for Cortney Baker, PhD, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Cortney Baker, PhD are for live events and for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Cortney Baker, PhD, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Cortney Baker, PhD speak about?

    Cortney Baker, PhD is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Authors, Entrepreneurship, Family & Parenting, Female Leadership, Innovation, Leadership, Podcast Hosts, Women.
  • Where does Cortney Baker, PhD travel from?

    Cortney Baker, PhD generally travels from Dallas, TX, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Cortney Baker, PhD’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Cortney Baker, PhD for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Cortney Baker, PhD for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Cortney Baker, PhD or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

Cortney Baker, PhD is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Cortney Baker, PhD for your event is available upon request. Cortney Baker, PhD generally travels from Dallas, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Joan Michelson, Angelica Malin, Sharon Gai, Lisa Gable and Sophia Amoruso. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Cortney Baker, PhD for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Tell us about your event!

During normal business hours, we respond to most inquiries within 4 hours.

  • Customized Service

    Our agents find the right fit for your event

  • Unparalleled Database

    Full access to all speakers & celebrities

  • One Stop Shopping

    A reliable and unbiased point of contact

  • Logistics Management

    Your personal Logistics Manager who takes care of all event details

This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.

If you are the talent and wish to request a profile update or removal from our online directory, please submit a profile request form.

TOP