Colleen Hauk | Motivational Speaker

At the intersection of inspiration and insight is Colleen Hauk. Inspiring audiences through powerful stories coupled with proven strategies to accelerate and sustain progress for both individuals and the organization.

SPEAKING TOPICS
Break Through the Promotional Pipeline
Perhaps early in your career you were on the fast-track, taking on greater responsibilities and collecting promotions at a pace others envied. But more recently it seems that no matter what you do, you’re stuck and challenged to reach the next level. Being passed over once for a promotion can burn, but what do you do if it continues? Learn the strategies to finally break through the promotional pipeline!

The ‘And’ Life: Beating Burnout Without Quitting Your Job
Executive teams consisting of both men and women are more likely to have above-average profitability, yet women continue to leave the workforce at higher rates than men. And still, more women are considering leaving the workplace or downshifting their careers, equating to as many as 2 million women who could leave corporate America. With female leaders leaving, we are stalling organizational profits and overall economic growth! After suffering burnout and her own breaking point, Colleen Hauk, founder and CEO of The Corporate Refinery, transformed her situation and developed successful methods for living what she now calls the ‘and’ life – having a powerful career and extraordinary personal life. Colleen sees first-hand the reality of how work and life are more blended than ever, and she uses her experience, research and proven strategies to take burned-out female executives and turn them into top-tier leaders.

Turning Intentions into Outcomes: Transforming Communication in the Workplace
Companies can lose up to $50,000 per employee every year due to miscommunication, often leading to individual mistakes, missed deadlines, and obstacles that prevent achieving team goals. Now more than ever, effective communication is the cornerstone to determine organizational performance. Transform confusion into clarity as you learn the strategies to convert your well-intentioned communication into one that delivers impactful outcomes and drives your organization and business forward.

TESTIMONIALS
“Colleen Hauk was an outstanding keynote speaker at the Multifamily Women® Summit. Her wealth of experience and expertise was evident from the moment she took the stage, and her delivery was both engaging and informative. The audience was captivated by her insights and stories, and her message resonated deeply with the attendees. Colleen's ability to connect with the audience and make the information relatable was truly impressive. I have received positive feedback from attendees about her keynote, and I would not hesitate to recommend Colleen as a speaker for any future events. She truly exceeded our expectations and was a highlight of the summit.”
Carrie Antrim, COO, Multifamily Leadership

“Colleen is such a dynamic and engaging speaker. We all felt lucky to have her speak at our Panasonic Lean In Circle meeting. Her message of the need to develop balance between all aspects of our lives resonated with everyone in the room. We'd have her back anytime so more of our employees could get the opportunity to experience her presentation."
Alexandra Schrift, Consumer Marketing Manager, Panasonic

"Colleen was one of our event's top rated speakers. Her ideas and thinking resonated with the entire audience. If you're looking to inspire your audience and provide innovative tips, bring Colleen as a speaker to your event."
Tricia Washington | Producer, Dynamic Global Events

"Colleen made me look like a rock star! Her presentation was the most talked about element of the day. She is funny, engaging, inspiring and perfectly adapts her topic to the audience. I'm not sure how I will top her for my next event!"
Cris Peterson | Area Director, Zonta

Colleen Hauk is a powerhouse keynote speaker, executive coach, bestselling author, and communication expert who transforms the way leaders show up—with presence, clarity, and influence. With 25 years of leadership experience, including 15 as a corporate executive, Colleen blends real-world credibility with an energetic, inspiring style that moves audiences from insight to immediate action.

As founder and CEO of The Corporate Refinery, Colleen helps high performers and organizations refine outdated communication habits into strategic influence—strengthening alignment, elevating execution, and driving measurable results. She is trusted by global organizations and Fortune 500 leaders including Dell, Pfizer, Merck, and Panasonic to deliver high-impact keynotes and programs that create lasting performance gains.

A multi-time Forbes contributor and creator of LinkedIn Learning’s popular Improving Your Leadership Communications course, Colleen is known for bold inspiration, practical tools, and catalytic delivery—making her a go-to speaker for leaders and events that demand transformation, not just motivation.