Stand and Deliver

Little did I know my communications degree and experience in training and education would come in handy in my forties!

Mod Mom Furniture has opened doors to many opportunities for me and public speaking is one of them.  I have been enjoying presenting since I was working my way through college, speaking to rooms of 400+ parents of college students about what they can expect for their child.  From there, I taught public speaking for executives and have been honored with invitations to speak all over the country on topics such as: 

Building a Personal Brand, Pitching Your Business to Angel Investors, Starting Business without Cash, Social Media for Designers, Public Speaking Skills, and Using Intuition in Business, and more!

I enjoy helping others by sharing my rollercoaster story. It's my hope that what I experienced (both on the do's and don't's side of life) will help another entrepreneur succeed!

A few testimonials...

“Very inspirational! Thank you for sharing your story. My students were impressed and learned some valuable lessons.”

 — Kris Jolma, Operations Manager/P2P, Company Mentor for Business Week, Centralia, Washington


“I was at Business Week sessions again, today, and the students continued to give Kiersten rave reviews.”

— Matt Matayoshi, Executive Director, Lewis County, EDC , Lewis County, Washington


“We can’t get over how many students asked questions! They are never this engaged with a speaker. Thank you so much for inspiring them!” 

— Amanda Hubbert, Director, Business Week Program, Lewis County, Washington
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"Kiersten delivered the keynote speech at the American Society of Furniture Designer's Spring 2011 High Point Market Dinner. She was very well prepared, well spoken, genuine, and inspiring. The topic of her presentation was tailored to our specific audience, engrossing, and provided actionable advice. We received rave reviews from seasoned designers following the keynote stating it was one of the best presentations in recent years. I highly recommend Kiersten Hathcock as a speaker."

-- Katie Hatch, Design Consultant at Rooms to Go (Former VP of American Society of Furniture Designer)


“Three times over the course of two days, Kiersten presented her story as a guest speaker at my Management 350 classes at Northern Arizona University. She explained, in her engaging style, how to conduct a successful personal pitch. Kiersten’s informative presentation captured the attention of students and prompted them to ask numerous follow-up questions, which she happily answered. Students are still talking about Kiersten’s advice. She is a highly capable speaker and I enthusiastically recommend her.”
 
--Eric Dieterle, Assistant Professor of Practice, Northern Arizona University
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Kiersten Hathcock is a superb speaker with the ability to connect with an audience and deliver a meaningful message. 
I have witnessed Kiersten in several speaking scenarios, most recently to a group of MBA students at Northern Arizona University. The students said they were persuaded and inspired by Kiersten, her message, and her positive energy. 

​It is my pleasure to recommend Kiersten as a speaker who embodies professionalism.

-- Theresa Bierer, Professor of Practice—MBA program, Northern Arizona University

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A few past/current presentations include....
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• Celebrity Judge - Design Innovation Fair - High Point Market - April 2020
• Keynote - "Business Week" Lewis County, Washington - 400 High School Juniors - December 2019
• Keynote - CETYS UNIVERSIDAD at NACET - October 2019
• Panel Member - Startup Connection, Chandler, AZ September 2019
• Northern Arizona University - Business Class Presentations - September and October 2019
• ASID AZ North - Scottsdale, AZ - April 18, 2019
• Keynote + Workshops - Verde Valley Pioneer Pitch, AZ
• Keynote - "Business Week" Lewis County, Washington - 400 High School Juniors - December 2018
• TEDxSedona - November 3, 2018
• Keynote - City of Sedona - September 2018
• Keynote - Farm Bureau Annual Meeting - Washington State - October 2018
• Keynote and Workshop - Washington State - Smart Tank - June 2018
• Keynote - Flagstaff Women's Leadership Group - March 2018
• Keynote - Chandler, AZ Startup Weekend 
• Keynote and Workshop - City of Flagstaff & NACET/Moonshot "Sharks in Space" 3-day Pitch Contest - February 2018
• Keynote - City of Henderson, Nevada - Start Tank Pitch Event - October 2017
• Keynote - Northern Arizona University - Franke College of Business Event - September 2017
• Keynote - Northern Arizona University - Franke College of Business MBA Class - October 2016
• Keynote - Northern Arizona University - Franke College of Business - 140 students - October 2016
• Keynote - NAWBO Sedona "Intuition in Business" November 12, 2015
• Keynote - Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting, February 2015 - 500 people in attendance
• Keynote - "Building a Brand from the Beginning," Las Vegas World Market Center - January 2013

• Panel - "Influential Women in Home and Design Industry", World Market Center, Las Vegas, January 2012

• Keynote - "Social Media for Furniture Designers," American Society of Furniture Designers, High Point, NC April 2011

• Keynote - "Presentation Skills for Executives", HealthSouth, Birmingham, AL 1998

• Keynote - "Train the Trainer", HealthSouth, Birmingham, AL 1998​

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