Women in leadership · Imposter syndrome · Cross-cultural connection
Shanna
Kabatznick
Bilingual keynote speaker · Leadership consultant · Author
Walk in, command the respect you deserve, and be heard the first time.
Shanna works with women and women leaders in male-dominated industries, on being assertive without being called too much, bridging cultural gaps, and leading without shrinking. She presents in English and Spanish, and her audiences leave with strategies rather than only inspiration.
Virginia
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4 Shifts That Help Women Ditch Imposter Syndrome and Own the Room
Recognize imposter thoughts, reframe self-doubt, and build the confidence to contribute at a higher level.
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- Audience
- Women's ERGs and councils, conferences, sales teams, leadership teams, mixed teams
- Known for
- Imposter syndrome, leadership presence, relationship selling, cross-cultural connection
- Based in
- Richmond, Virginia
- Languages
- English and Spanish, any topic in either
- Virtual
- Yes, in person, virtual, or hybrid
- Delivers
- Keynote, breakout, workshop, in-depth training
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Straight answers
Quick answers for event planners.
What topics does Shanna Kabatznick speak about?
Four main ones: shaking off imposter syndrome, leading in male-dominated industries, selling without the salesy feel, and connecting across cultures. Underneath all of them is the same job, helping women be heard the first time and lead without shrinking.
Who is Shanna Kabatznick best suited to speak for?
Women's employee resource groups and professional councils, conferences, sales teams, and leadership teams, particularly in industries where women are outnumbered. She has worked with banking, insurance, manufacturing, and technology audiences.
Does Shanna Kabatznick present in Spanish?
Yes. She is bilingual in English and Spanish, and any of her topics can be delivered in either language.
Does Shanna Kabatznick offer virtual presentations?
Yes. She presents in person, virtually, or hybrid. A Rockwell Automation group described her virtual session as feeling like an in-person experience.
What formats does Shanna Kabatznick deliver?
Keynotes, breakouts, workshops, and in-depth trainings. Topics can be combined or customized to the audience, and she will build something specific to your group rather than delivering a fixed talk.
Where is Shanna Kabatznick based, and does she travel?
She is based in Richmond, Virginia, and speaks to audiences across the United States and internationally.
What outcomes can Shanna Kabatznick's audience expect?
Practical strategies rather than inspiration alone. Audiences leave with the confidence to lead with authority without sacrificing who they are, ways to break through gender bias, tools for cross-cultural communication, and stronger client relationships.
What is the RISE framework?
It is the framework Shanna teaches for working through imposter syndrome, and groups apply it during the session rather than hearing about it afterward. A Rockwell Automation team used it in real time inside a single one hour virtual session.
What are Shanna Kabatznick's credentials?
She is a bilingual keynote speaker, corporate trainer, and leadership consultant, a published author, a certified CoreClarity facilitator, and the founder and CEO of FABWOMEN, an international women's organization. She has been featured on Virginia This Morning and in CEO Magazine, and her business is SWaM certified in Virginia.
Has Shanna Kabatznick written a book?
Yes. Master the Art of Connecting: 30 Tips to Authentic Conversation, a pocket guide to networking that goes beyond collecting business cards, and Called to Lead: Success Strategies for Women, a collection of insights from women leaders worldwide.
How do I book Shanna Kabatznick?
You can reach her by email at shanna@shannak.com or by phone at 804-363-8280. Her profile is listed in the Charli Jane Speakers Directory.
Most requested topics
Four topics, and any of them in Spanish.
Each can run as a keynote, a breakout, a workshop, or a full training. Topics can be combined, or she will build something specific to your audience.
4 Shifts That Help Women Ditch Imposter Syndrome and Own the Room
"Do I really belong here?" That nagging feeling of self-doubt, imposter syndrome, can hold women back. This session helps you recognize imposter thoughts, reframe self-doubt, and build the confidence to contribute at a higher level.
This is where her RISE framework comes in, and groups work through it during the session rather than hearing about it and going home. A Rockwell Automation team applied it in real time inside a single virtual hour.
- Recognize imposter thoughts as they happen
- Reframe self-doubt instead of arguing with it
- Contribute at a higher level, in the room and after it
Women Leading in Male-Dominated Industries: Stepping Up, Stepping Out
Breakthrough stereotypes as you boldly embrace your gifts and calling. Learn how to strengthen leadership presence, manage bias, and communicate with confidence across workplace styles and cultures.
Shanna speaks to this from her own working life rather than from research alone, which is what audiences tend to name first when they describe her sessions.
- Stronger leadership presence without changing who you are
- Ways to manage bias rather than absorb it
- Confidence communicating across styles and cultures
Sales Without the 'Salesy' Feel: How Women Built Trust and Influence
Sales isn't about pushing products; it's about building relationships and creating trust. Through real-world insights and practical strategies, Shanna shows how women can leverage relationship-building, communication and trust to drive results.
- Relationship-first selling that does not feel like a pitch
- Stronger client relationships and better sales outcomes
- Practical tools rather than scripts
Empowering Women to Connect Cross-Culturally: Bridging the Gap
The ability to connect across cultures isn't just a skill; it's an advantage. Shanna's journey of embracing differences will inspire attendees to confidently navigate cross-cultural interactions.
Attendees from one session described it as eye-opening to hear the different perspectives, and a reminder to pause and check their own unconscious bias.
- Recognize the paradigms other people are working from
- Navigate cross-cultural interactions with confidence
- Build connection across a genuinely mixed group
Why Shanna
She has been the woman in that room.
A Latina trainer, international speaker, and founder who built a career on connection, working with the industries where women are still outnumbered.
Shanna made a virtual session feel like an in-person experience. In just one hour, she helped our team identify imposter syndrome, understand its effects, and apply the RISE framework in real time.
Her session was so well attended that it was standing-room only. The attendees gave her rave reviews, saying they loved how she got them up and moving and fully engaged in the topic.
She brought both inspiration and actionable takeaways. Attendees left feeling seen, empowered, and ready to lead with authenticity.
Who books her
Banking, insurance, manufacturing, and the rooms in between.
A sample of the organizations and conferences she has worked with.
- Rockwell Automation
- AIG
- Atlantic Union Bank
- Elephant Insurance
- Genworth Financial
- Primis Bank
- Clemens Food Group
- SHRM
- VBA Women in Banking Conference
- Women in Manufacturing
- NAWIC
- SWaMFest
Meet Shanna
She built a career on connection.
"You are strong and bold, and the world needs the leader in you."
Shanna Kabatznick is a Latina trainer, international speaker, published author, and the founder of FABWOMEN.
She is a bilingual keynote speaker and leadership consultant, and her particular blend of experience lets her specialize in empowering women executives and sales leaders to overcome gender bias, balance assertiveness with likability, and navigate cross-cultural dynamics. Through tailored leadership development programs and cross-cultural communication training, she equips women in sales leadership with the tools to work past unconscious bias and perform.
She draws on her own experience to help organizations build inclusive, high-performing teams through strategic connections and stronger relational sales skills. Her presentations aim at practical, actionable strategies, and the results she points to are increased confidence, stronger client relationships, and better sales outcomes.
As CEO of FABWOMEN she leads monthly events on the art of connecting, which is how she came to be called the Queen of Connections after helping hundreds of women build lasting connections and friendships. Whether through keynotes, workshops, or networking events, the aim is the same: women stepping into their power and leading with confidence.
Could Shanna be right for your room?
Start with your audience.
Send your event date, who is in the room, and whether you need it in English or Spanish. Her topics get combined and customized rather than delivered off the shelf, so the more you tell her about the group, the closer the fit. Her own site is a second place to get to know her, not a detour.
Email: shanna@shannak.com
Phone: 804-363-8280
Website: shannak.com