Dynamic Speaker That Helps Clients Become Shining Stars
Sioux City, Iowa Area
- Current
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- President at PeopleWorks, Inc.
- Past
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- Adjunct Professor at Iowa Central Community College
- Management Development Specialist at Gateway
- Career Specialist - School of Communication & Arts at Buena Vista University
- Public Relations at Iowa Communications Network
- Education
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- Drake University
- Iowa State University
- Recommended
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Kathy Peterson’s Summary
Over the past 11 years, one thing that has and always will remain the same at PeopleWorks is our commitment to offering you a dynamite speaker for your upcoming event.
At PeopleWorks, we create and deliver customized interactive programs, workshops, seminars, keynotes, and training sessions. We have worked with a variety of individuals, employees, managers, organizations, community groups, and schools and we are proud to say they are truly shining stars (and they have helped us to shine, too)!
PeopleWorks stands out at events because we don't do generic programs or presentations (we do, however, incorporate a few magic tricks and meaningful/fun activities to illustrate key points). We believe in understanding our audiences and tailoring our programs to meet the needs of your unique group.
Our focus has been and continues to be helping our clients work more effectively with and through people. You'll notice that all of our keynote and program topics (and our specialty, management and supervisor training) have to do with people skills. Why do we focus on people skills? Because organizations don’t manufacture, make decisions, serve customers, care for patients, educate, sell, or retain employees. People do! Having outstanding people skills is not a nice-to-have to succeed today, it’s a must have!
We can't wait to see the rave reviews and hear about how we've helped your audience members shine by becoming more effective in working and dealing with people. Drop us a note or give us a call today!
Kathy Peterson’s Specialties:
Management and Supervisory Training, Keynote Programs
Kathy Peterson’s Experience
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President
PeopleWorks, Inc.
(Professional Training & Coaching industry)
April 1998 — Present (11 years 8 months)
Always of an entrepreneurial spirit, Kathy Peterson started her first successful business when she was 19. While in her mid-twenties, she was selected for a position in global human resources conducting management training for a high-tech Fortune 500 company before deciding to start her own business, PeopleWorks, in 1998. Today, Kathy’s unparalleled ability to motivate and transform people and organizations has made her one of the most sought after speakers in the Midwest.
Kathy prides herself on getting to know her clients (she counts many of them as friends) and provides each one with cutting-edge, specific, proven strategies to help them address their unique needs and challenges. She does all of that in a way that is always inspiring. Audiences consistently give Kathy rave reviews and remember her long after they hear her speak because of her energetic and enthusiastic style and her highly interactive keynotes and programs.
Kathy enjoys being a member of several professional organizations, including the: National Speakers Association, American Society for Training & Development, Society for Human Resource Management, Alta Chamber of Commerce, and Iowa Association of Lifelong Learning. She earned a Bachelor's degree in Communication Studies from Iowa State University (Go Cyclones!) and a Master’s degree in Adult Learning and Organizational Performance from Drake University. In 2001, Kathy earned certification as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR).
In addition to being a successful business owner, Kathy is a wife and the proud mother of two sons and two daughters. She and her husband live on an acreage and are engaged in farming outside of Storm Lake, Iowa. -
Adjunct Professor
Iowa Central Community College
(Higher Education industry)
1998 — 2000 (2 years )
Taught Public Speaking and Business Courses
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Management Development Specialist
Gateway
(Privately Held; Computer Hardware industry)
1996 — 1998 (2 years )
Conducted and Designed Management Training
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Career Specialist - School of Communication & Arts
Buena Vista University
(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)
1996 — 1996 (less than a year)
Gave Presentations in High Schools to Juniors and Seniors on Topics Like Believing in Yourself, Study Skills, Choosing a Career, etc. Talked with Prospective Students about Careers/College in the Areas of Communication and the Arts.
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Public Relations
Iowa Communications Network
(Telecommunications industry)
1995 — 1996 (1 year )
Wrote/Laid Out/Coordinated Newsletter, Assisted in Development of the ICN Website Layout/Design, Led PR Committee, Wrote Press Releases, Tracked News About the ICN, Attended ICN Functions,...
Kathy Peterson’s Education
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Drake University
MS , Adult Learning & Organizational Performance
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Iowa State University
BA , Communication Studies
Additional Information
Kathy Peterson’s Websites:
Kathy Peterson’s Groups:
National Speakers Association, American Society of Training & Development, Society of Human Resource Management
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Central Iowa ASTD chapter
Kathy Peterson’s Honors:
SPHR earned in 2001
Kathy Peterson’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- consulting offers
- expertise requests
- business deals
- getting back in touch
