Kathryn Ficarra is an executive presence strategist, keynote speaker, and author of Presence: The Currency of Modern Leadership. She helps executives, founders, and leadership teams build the trust, influence, and credibility required to lead through change, communicate with confidence, and perform at their best under pressure.

With more than 20 years of executive leadership experience spanning media, technology, e-commerce, and consumer brands, Kathryn has built and led high-performing teams, launched award-winning products, and advised organizations navigating rapid growth and transformation.

Kathryn has spoken for organizations including Starbucks, Airbnb, DreamWorks Animation, Women in Tech, CEO to CEO, and executive leadership forums across North America. She is also a contributor to Modern American Advisor, where she writes on leadership, executive presence, and decision-making in today's rapidly changing business environment.