Every team carries incredible potential — but even the most talented leaders can fall into cycles of burnout, miscommunication, or low engagement when their energy is stuck in the “Box.”
I partner with organizations to help leaders unbox their energy, transforming pressure into presence, control into curiosity, and reactivity into resilience.
The result?
Leaders who inspire, teams that thrive, and cultures that sustain success.
Through custom workshops, leadership development programs, and ongoing coaching, I help leaders reclaim their authentic energy, lead with clarity and confidence, and create ripple effects of trust, alignment, and engagement across the organization.
Liberate Your Leaders. Energize Your Culture. Activate Impact.
The H.E.A.R.T. of My Work
Every leader has a “Box” — a set of patterns, beliefs, and energetic habits that once protected them… but now hold them back from their next level.
Through my signature H.E.A.R.T.core Dynamics™ — Honor, Energize, Abilities, Reason, Truth — embedded in coaching, keynotes, and culture programs, I guide leaders to:
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Unbox limiting narratives that drain energy and hinder leadership presence.
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Reconnect with their authentic energy to lead from truth, not performance.
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Translate insight into action that strengthens communication, alignment, and impact.
Your Box isn’t the problem. It’s your invitation to evolve.
Why Organizations Choose Kat
I’ve been where you are: navigating pressure to attract and retain top talent, boost engagement, and sustain performance — all while keeping your people inspired and aligned.
Results speak for themselves:
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Reduced employee turnover from 22% → 4%
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Increased program engagement from 12% → 88%
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Built cultures where employees say: “I turned down higher salaries because here, I feel seen, valued, and deeply appreciated.”
I’m not just here to train leaders — I’m here to energize them. To help them lead with clarity, curiosity, and presence.
To make your culture a lived experience, not just a tagline.
Workshop Experiences
Here’s a sample of the experiences I design and facilitate.
Each session is designed to help leaders step out of performance-driven habits, reclaim their leadership identity, and spark transformation across their teams.
1️⃣ Back to Basics: Leadership Unboxed
Objective: Help leaders step out of performance-driven habits and reclaim their authentic leadership identity.
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Identify the narratives, assumptions, and patterns shaping your leadership energy
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Build ownership and accountability from a place of presence, not pressure
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Align strategy, influence, and energy to elevate team performance
2️⃣ Conflict Goes Connection: Mastering Communication Under Pressure
Objective: Transform conflict and miscommunication into alignment and trust.
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Recognize when performance mode or the “Box” is driving your reactions
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Navigate difficult conversations with curiosity, clarity, and calm confidence
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Shift team dynamics from defensiveness to authentic connection
3️⃣ Team Dynamics Decoded: Motivation, Trust, and High Performance
Objective: Build resilient, engaged teams through energetic awareness and trust.
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Understand what drives individual and collective energy within your team
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Foster psychological safety, shared accountability, and proactive collaboration
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Ignite sustainable high performance without pressure or burnout
4️⃣ Leading Through Change: Resilience, Agility, and Presence
Objective: Equip leaders to model adaptability and guide teams through transitions with confidence.
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Navigate resistance and uncertainty while maintaining clarity and calm
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Cultivate an agile culture where learning and improvement thrive
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Lead with presence, influence, and aligned energy — not fear or control
How We Can Partner
Option 1: Focused Workshop Series
Four quarterly 3-hour leadership development workshops — designed to inspire immediate application and long-term growth.
Option 2: Comprehensive Culture & Leadership Development Program
A full-year partnership that blends immersive workshops, ongoing coaching, and on-site collaboration.
This top-tier option includes:
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Quarterly workshops 3-hour
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Bi-weekly small-group coaching
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On-site culture integration and observation
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Quarterly progress reviews and alignment meetings
About Kat Stuerzl
Katharina (Kat) Stuerzl is an international leadership coach, keynote speaker, and Energy Leadership® Master Practitioner who helps organizations cultivate conscious leaders and energized cultures.
With a background in HR, academia, and cultural studies, she blends strategic insight with emotional intelligence to drive meaningful, measurable change.
Kat has worked with dozens of organizations across sectors — from manufacturing and education to nonprofit and corporate environments — and is known for her rare ability to connect authentically with individuals at every level of an organization. Her results speak for themselves: she has guided teams to reduce turnover from 22% to 4% and boost engagement from 12% to 88%.
Her approach helps leaders move from reactivity to resilience — so they lead with clarity, curiosity, and confidence that inspires people and transforms culture.
