Kristina Crystal
Unfiltered Leadership: Radical Honesty, Architecting Resilience, and Leading with EQ
In a world that often demands carefully curated appearances and cautious discourse, Kristina Crystal offers a refreshingly authentic voice. A 30-year veteran of the corporate world, including a decade in C-suite roles as well as time as a college lecturer, Kristina brings both strategic acumen and a profoundly human perspective to corporate leadership. Her journey of unexpected hair loss became a powerful lesson in radical honesty, stripping away pretense and highlighting the importance of leading with radical honesty, genuine vulnerability, and the indispensable art of emotional intelligence (EQ) in leadership. Kristina uniquely blends her high-level executive experience with the profound insights gained through embracing her authentic self. Her engaging and down-to-earth style, infused with radical honesty, humour, and hard-won resilience, challenges audiences across Europe to move beyond surface-level leadership and cultivate deeper connections through empathy and self-awareness. Whether speaking to seasoned executives or rising leaders, Kristina inspires a more unfiltered, emotionally intelligent approach that fosters stronger teams and greater impact. Why Book Kristina Crystal: A Corporate Leader Who Keeps it Real: With 30+ years in business, including 10 years in the C-suite, she offers practical, experience-based insights, delivered without the usual corporate filter. An Educator Connecting Theory to Human Experience: Currently teaching entrepreneurship and leadership, she bridges academic concepts with the emotional realities of leading teams. A Powerful Advocate for Authentic Resilience: Kristina's personal journey demonstrates the strength found in vulnerability and the power of leading with radical honesty through challenging times. An Expert in Emotionally Intelligent Leadership: Her actionable insights empower leaders to develop their EQ, fostering more empathetic, inclusive, and high-performing teams. A Speaker Who Connects with Unvarnished Honesty: Expect a keynote that is both insightful and deeply relatable, delivered with genuine openness and a commitment to authentic communication.
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- Conference : 3500 €
- Animation : 4000 €
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Radically Honest Leadership: Leading with Your Whole Self
What if the key to unlocking exceptional leadership lies not in a polished facade, but in the power of radical honesty? In this compelling keynote, Kristina Crystal draws on her extensive 30-year corporate career, including a decade in the C-suite, coupled with profound personal experience, to unpack the transformative impact of Radically Honest Leadership. Attendees will discover actionable strategies to cultivate greater self-awareness, build stronger, more trusting teams, and navigate challenges with resilience. Kristina demonstrates how leading with your "whole self" – embracing both strengths and vulnerabilities – fosters deeper connections, drives innovation, and ultimately leads to more sustainable success. This isn't about oversharing; it's about the courage to be real, the power of emotional intelligence (EQ), and the profound impact of honest communication in shaping a thriving organizational culture. Executives will gain tangible insights to inspire a more authentic and effective leadership style across all levels.