Keynote Speaker · Workshop Facilitator · SHRM-SCP

Helping Organizations Develop Leaders, Strengthen Workforces, and Navigate Change

Dr. Kristy K. Taylor partners with government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and educational institutions to develop leaders, strengthen workforces, advance career development, and improve organizational performance through her proprietary WORxK Principle™, which integrates behavioral agility as a core competency.

Dr. Kristy K. Taylor
About Dr. Taylor

The Practitioner Behind the WORxK Principle™

Dr. Kristy K. Taylor, SHRM-SCP is the founder of WORxK Solutions, LLC and creator of the WORxK Principle™. She is a military veteran, Certified Career & Executive Coach, renowned Workplace Agility Expert, HR Organizational Development Practitioner, international speaker, and best-selling author. She has conducted team building and leadership development training for organizations such as Walmart, American University, iFundWomen, and throughout federal agencies including the FDA, USAID, and the DoD. She has also presented research at the University of Hong Kong and the University of Guadalajara.

She is the host of the WORxK Solutions Podcast and the author of multiple books, including The WORxK Principle™ Primer: A Behavioral Agility Framework for Transforming Mindset and Performance and the 21-Day Career Pivot Manual. Through her work, WORxK Solutions serves as a prescription for career and workplace success, equipping individuals and organizations with practical tools to grow, lead, and thrive.

Military Veteran SHRM-SCP Yale Lecturer 2025 Global Women of Choice Award Leadership and Organizational Development

My goal isn't just to inspire for an hour. It's to equip people with tools they'll actually use long after I leave the stage.

— Dr. Kristy K. Taylor
Speaking Topics

Two Ways to Bring Dr. Kristy Taylor to Your Stage

Every session is built around practical, behavior-based tools — not just inspiration. Available as standalone keynotes, half-day workshops, or a full training series.

My Approach

Through targeted organizational assessments, workplace behavioral diagnosis, workshops, and coaching, I help organizations strengthen behavioral agility and improve leadership, communication, and workforce performance.

Custom Leadership and Teambuilding Trainings

The WORxK Principle™ Workplace Excellence Series

Five pillars — Work Toward Goals, Open Communication, Resilience Building, eXcellence in Performance, and Keep Growing — each delivered as a standalone, roughly three-hour session. Each workshop draws on a variety of behavioral assessment tools, matched to what the session and audience need. Sessions can be booked individually or as a complete, principle-driven series.

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Work Toward Goals

Your Behavior, Your Team, Your Impact

Builds the behavioral self-awareness that turns individual habits into intentional, goal-driven performance.

O

Open Communication

Behavioral Intelligence & Workplace Culture

Closes communication gaps, reduces conflict, and builds credibility and trust across the team.

R

Resilience Building

Resilient Leadership: Leading with Emotional Intelligence

Strengthens composure, stress response, and decision-making for leaders navigating change.

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eXcellence in Performance

High-Performance Teams & Navigating Conflict

Pairs behavioral agility with the TKI conflict model to reduce friction and build accountability.

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Keep Growing

Strategic Team & Organizational Growth Planning

Translates behavioral insight into a focused plan for long-term team and organizational growth.

Behavioral Assessments Used

Each workshop draws on a variety of behavioral assessment tools, matched to what the session and audience need.

The WORxKplace Assessment™

An organizational diagnostic built on the WORxK Principle™. It evaluates the extent to which an organization's culture, leadership, and workplace practices support the five WORxK principles that drive employee and organizational success.

DISCflex™

A behavioral assessment based on the DISC model that helps individuals recognize their tendencies and flex their behavior for more effective communication and collaboration.

Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument (TKI)

A widely used conflict management assessment that helps participants understand their conflict tendencies and develop more constructive approaches to resolving disagreements.

Career Development Workshops

Shorter-format sessions built for professional audiences, transitioning federal employees, universities, and job seekers. These workshops range from 1.5 to 2.5 hours.

Writing Your Rx for Career Success

Four pillars of career success — mindset, resilience, strategy, and purpose — through story and action planning.

The 90-Minute Career Pivot: Rebrand Fast. Get Noticed. Move Forward.

Ten real strategies to rebrand and relaunch, built for federal transitions and sudden job loss.

The LinkedIn Playbook Master Class

Hands-on strategies to build a standout online presence and connect with purpose.

C.R.A.S.H. Course: Resumes with Impact

Turns experience into a resume that's Clear, Results-focused, Accomplishment-driven, Strategic, and High-impact.

P.A.C.E. Yourself: Interview Like a Pro

Turns experience into confident, structured interview stories using the P.A.C.E. Method.

Beat the Bots MasterClass

Craft ATS-friendly resumes and learn how applicant tracking systems actually rank candidates.

Transition Like a Pro: Navigating Career Change with Confidence

Identifies transferable skills and builds a transition story that resonates with employers.

Prayer WORxKs Workshop: Transform Your Mindset, Transform Your Career

Aligns prayer, resilience, and intentional mindset shifts with the career journey.

Early Career Explorers Workshop

A practical session for parents and teachers who want to introduce career exploration early. Participants learn how to help kids identify strengths, connect schoolwork and everyday activities to real-world career paths, and build simple habits at home or in the classroom that spark curiosity about the future.

Why Book Dr. Taylor

What Your Audience Walks Away With

Every session is designed around a measurable shift in behavior, not just a memorable hour on stage.

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Clarity in Communication

Teams leave able to name their behavioral style and adjust it in real time to reduce friction.

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Resilient Leadership

Leaders gain composure and decision-making tools for high-pressure, high-stakes moments.

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Stronger Team Performance

Groups leave with a shared, actionable plan — not just inspiration that fades by Monday.

4

Career Momentum

Individuals leave with a concrete next step for their resume, brand, or career transition.

Experience

Featured Organizations

From Fortune 500 businesses to universities and nonprofits.

Media

As Seen On

Media features and interviews.

Publications

In Print

Dr. Taylor is the author of several books translating the WORxK Principle™ and her coaching work into practical, usable tools.

Selected Books by Dr. Kristy K. Taylor
Dr. Kristy K. Taylor's book collection
The WORxK Principle™ Primer The WORxK Principle™ Workbook The 21-Day Career Pivot Manual The P.A.C.E. Method™ Manual Rx for Career Success: Elevate Your Mindset, Transform Your Career Colorful Careers in Healthcare
What Audiences Say

Testimonials

Dr. Taylor was extremely engaging and responsive to our organization's needs throughout the entire process, from booking to workshop. She and her team kept in touch with me on the progress of the workshop development, and checked in frequently along the way to ensure that the presentation materials being developed adequately met my organization's needs. My team thoroughly benefited from the stress management and burnout prevention presentation. Through interactive discussions with my team, she was able to pick up on insights about how burnout shows up in our organizational operations and culture. We would love to book with Dr. Taylor again.

— S.B.

Thank you so much for facilitating this session, Dr. Taylor! This was much-needed and appreciated by the WE2 Group. You definitely gave me a reality check, lol! Key takeaways: it's ok to say “NO,” set boundaries, and look at self-care on a deeper level. I look forward to attending more of your workshops and sessions.

— K.W.

It was helpful hearing the different explanations of the DISC domains and their characteristics. I learned that my non-dominant characteristics can be utilized and developed in my leadership. Just super appreciative of Dr. Taylor's time and energy in facilitating this workshop!

— C.S.

It was helpful to learn about the application to Black women and the workplace, as well as to better understand the DISC assessment, especially having the opportunity for those I work closely with to share their results alongside me. Amazing Dr. Taylor!

— L.R.

What an incredible eye-opening gathering! Thanks for the empowerment and self-reflection, Dr. Taylor!

— M.S.

Dr. Taylor is the reason I received my new position at my target university. I was exhausted trying to find a new job on my own for six years to re-enter in a full-time role. WORxK Solutions assisted me with updating my resume, cover letter, and LinkedIn profile, to name a few of the services provided. Her team helped me narrow down the type of positions that were a good fit for me at this stage in my career. Also, one of the services provided was to prep me for the interview process. Not only did the expertise provided help me re-enter the higher education field full-time, but she and her team also motivated me to keep trying and have a positive outlook during the job search. I would highly recommend the company. I am so grateful that I had a chance to work with WORxK Solutions and Dr. Taylor.

— C.B.

I have worked with Dr. Taylor for a number of years. She is my go to person for any updates to my resume. She does a great job providing feedback, tailoring the resume, and prepping me for interviews. I will continue to use her services as needed. I highly recommend her.

— C.H.

Dr. Taylor was very communicative, responsive and I feel went above and beyond my expectations. I highly recommend her services. She is very professional and is an expert in her field. The services she has provided has greatly reduced my stress and anxiety surrounding the job hunt.

— N.M.

Dr. Taylor surpassed all my expectations when it came with the work. She had amazing communication and walked me through the entire process from the beginning. She was also very thoughtful and was very helpful with her knowledge and tips. She did above and beyond with everything I asked for. 100% recommendation.

— @eelnairbog

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