Dr. Kristen Guillory is a distinguished speaker, coach, and visionary, celebrated for her transformative impact in the world of public speaking and personal development. With over 20 years of experience as a professional speaker and trainer, Dr. Guillory has reached more than 500,000 people through over 1,500 speaking engagements across the globe, including prestigious institutions and Fortune 500 companies like NASA, Walmart, Ford, AT&T, TCU, Harvard University, and the Urban League. Known for her authentic approach, she champions the power of speaking with one’s true essence intact, believing that most traditional frameworks fail to honor the individuality, flavor, essence and depth of many voices.

 

Dr. Guillory is a sought-after coach, having personally guided over 1,000 individuals—from Olympians, Hip Hop Artists and NFL players to parents, educators, and mental health professionals—to unleash their potential and achieve remarkable success in their speaking careers. Her clients have collectively generated over $30 million in speaker fees, a testament to her impactful coaching methods. She is the creator of a unique signature speaker framework and a series of transformative programs, including the Next Level Speaker Program, the five-day Speak, Serve, and Get Paid challenge, the six-week Refresh challenge, and the I Recognize Speaker Boot Camp, which ran successfully for six years with seven impactful sessions.

 

As the founder of Candid Conversations for Men, Dr. Guillory is dedicated to creating spaces for honest, healing dialogues. She has also organized and hosted over 100 conferences and retreats, each a testament to her commitment to fostering connection and personal growth. Her expertise and insights have been featured in Forbes and multiple podcasts, and she has appeared on NBC, Fox, and CBS affiliates. A two-time author and proud aunt, Dr. Guillory is a passionate advocate for her clients, empowering them to walk in freedom, break barriers, and fully embrace their stories.