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Kind Transparency: Say what you mean and Lead like you mean it

Most leadership, communication, and culture problems don’t come from a lack of intelligence or effort. They come from avoidance, misalignment, and conversations that never quite say what needs to be said.

The Kind Transparency keynote challenges the idea that professionalism means being polished, neutral, or endlessly agreeable. Instead, it offers a clear, human framework for communicating honestly, navigating tension, and leading people without sacrificing trust or care.

  • Amanda - GBQ 2-5-25

    Amanda Frye

    CEO • Author • Speaker

About This Session

Kind Transparency explores how clarity, honesty, and empathy work together, especially in complex, high-pressure environments. Through stories, real examples, and practical frameworks, audiences learn how to:

  • Communicate clearly without being harsh or evasive
  • Navigate difficult conversations without damaging relationships
  • Recognize how tone, avoidance, and assumptions derail trust
  • Lead people through uncertainty with confidence and care
  • Replace politeness-driven confusion with clarity that moves things forward

Who is this for?

This keynote resonates most with:

  • Leaders and managers at any level
  • Professionals navigating growth, change, or increased responsibility
  • Teams struggling with communication, alignment, or trust
  • Organizations operating in high-stakes, fast-moving, or male-dominated environments
  • Audiences tired of surface-level leadership advice

It works equally well for corporate events, conferences, professional associations, and leadership retreats.

 

What Audiences Walk Away With

Attendees leave with:

  • A clear mental model for honest, constructive communication
  • Language they can use immediately in real conversations
  • Greater confidence navigating conflict and tension
  • A better understanding of how their communication impacts others
  • Permission to lead and speak with clarity instead of fear

This is insight people recognize themselves in and continue referencing long after the event.

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