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Kate White
The Authority on Bigger, Better, Bolder Careers
Kate White is an internationally recognized expert on leadership, work, and success, and a New York Times bestselling author of several influential books on these topics.
Her success strategies are rooted in her long career as a highly regarded media executive. She served as the editor-in-chief of five major U.S. magazines, including Working Woman, Redbook, and, for fourteen years, Cosmopolitan. At Cosmo, she increased circulation by an astonishing 30 percent and oversaw all aspects of the brand, including the website, apps, radio network, books, and videos.
White is a frequently sought-after speaker for conferences, companies, and universities across the country due to her business acumen and leadership principles. She has appeared on numerous national television shows, including The Today Show and CNN's Quest Means Business. Her articles on leadership, success, and branding have been featured in a variety of publications and websites, including Forbes and HBR.com. Her honors include the Matrix Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Communications Industry and the Woodhull Institute Award for Ethical Leadership. She was also named one of the 15 Best Career Experts on Twitter by CEOWorld.com.
Kate is the author of several content-driven business books, including her most recent, I Shouldn't Be Telling You This: How to Ask for Money, Snag a Promotion, and Create the Career You Deserve, and the Wall Street Journal bestseller Why Good Girls Don’t Get Ahead But Gutsy Girls Do. She is also the New York Times bestselling author of ten suspense novels, which have been published in 13 languages.
Kate is a graduate of the first co-educational class at Union College, and in 2013, she attended the Women’s Leadership Forum at the Harvard Business School Executive Education program.
TOPICS
Gutsy, Gritty Strategies for Women- A Manifesto for Success
BOOKS
I Shouldn’t Be Telling You This: How to Ask for the Money, Snag the Promotion, and Create the Career You Deserve

PAST CLIENTS
Walmart
Microsoft
Standard and Poor’s
United Way, Salt Lake City
Numerous Chambers of Commerce, including St. Petersburg and Scranton
MBW Women of New York
Society of Professional Women, PA
Pennsylvania Conference for Women
California Conference for Women
Texas Conference for Women
Yale School of Management
American Gaming Association
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