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Catapult’s leadership and subject matter experts bring decades of hands-on HR experience to stages nationwide. From keynotes to breakout sessions, we deliver practical, engaging content that your audience can use the Monday after your event.

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Why Book a Catapult Speaker?

Our speakers aren’t academics reading from slides. They’re practitioners who advise thousands of employers on compliance, compensation, talent strategy, and leadership every day. They bring real stories, real data, and real takeaways.

Our Speakers

Available for keynotes, breakout sessions, panels, webinars, and workshops.

Cheryl L. Richards, Ph.D.

Cheryl L. Richards, Ph.D.

Chief Executive Officer
LeadershipOrg StrategyWorkforce Trends

Keynote speaker on organizational transformation, the future of work, and building HR as a strategic business function.

Doug Blizzard

Doug Blizzard, MBA, SPHR, SHRM-SCP

Chief Solutions Officer
HR StrategyConsultingCulture

Deep expertise in organizational design, culture transformation, and building scalable HR infrastructure for growing companies.

Kim Boyko

Kim Boyko, SHRM-SCP, SPHR

CHRO
Employee RelationsComplianceHR Ops

Sought-after speaker on employee relations, workplace investigations, HR compliance, and building high-performing HR teams.

Wen Hemingway

Wen Hemingway, DBA, CTP

Chief Financial & Operations Officer
FinanceOperationsGrowth Strategy

Speaks on financial strategy for HR organizations, operational excellence, and aligning people investment with business outcomes.

Jill Feldman

Jill Feldman

VP, HR Solutions
HR AdvisoryOutsourced HRFractional HRBP

Practical sessions on building an HR function from scratch, outsourced vs. in-house HR models, and scaling advisory practices.

Vance Moore III

Vance Moore III

VP, Growth & Partnerships
Business DevPartnershipsMember Value

Engaging presenter on employer associations, strategic partnerships, and building membership-driven HR ecosystems.

Popular Speaking Topics

We customize every presentation. These are starting points — not limits.

The Future of HR: AI, Automation & the Human Element
Pay Transparency Laws: What Employers Need to Know Now
Building a Retention Strategy That Actually Works
Compliance Landmines: Top 10 Mistakes Employers Make
Total Rewards Strategy for Mid-Market Employers
Workplace Investigations: From Complaint to Resolution
Manager Training That Reduces Liability & Turnover
Fractional HR: How Small Companies Get Big HR Expertise

Where We’ve Spoken

Catapult speakers have appeared at conferences, media outlets, and industry events nationwide.

Catapult Annual HR Conference

Two-day flagship event with keynotes, breakouts, and networking for hundreds of HR professionals. SHRM & HRCI credits available.

Catapult Workplace Summit

Annual summit covering workplace tech, culture, leadership, AI, and compliance. Nationally recognized keynote speakers and practitioner-led sessions.

WFAE 90.7 (Charlotte NPR)

Featured expert on workplace trends and generational shifts in the labor market.

SHRM & HRCI Recertification Events

Approved provider for SHRM and HRCI recertification credits. Regular sessions on compliance, compensation, and leadership.

Ogletree Deakins Employment Law Updates

Co-presented with Ogletree Deakins on employment law changes, multi-state compliance, and litigation trends.

Catapult HR Podcast & Webinar Series

Regular podcast episodes and live webinars on HR trends, workplace strategy, and compliance updates.

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Tell us about your event and we’ll match you with the right speaker and topic. Custom presentations available.

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