Beatrice Kabutakapua
Beatrice Ngalula Kabutakapua is a Business Storytelling Coach who takes the business of stories to companies to increase employee engagement and develop leaders
- Beatrice Ngalula Kabutakapua is a Business Storytelling Coach and Author who takes the business of stories to companies to increase employee engagement and develop leaders
- Leverage Beatrice’s decade of expertise in storytelling, honed through collaboration with leaders across four continents and fluency in four languages, bringing a truly global perspective to every engagement.
- Enjoy seamless, professional coordination from the initial consultation to the final feedback, all delivered with Beatrice’s signature blend of positive energy and constructive insight.
- Witness immediate transformation as Beatrice encourages your audience to engage in meaningful reflection, creating an inclusive, thought-provoking experience that drives lasting change.
- Discover the art of deep listening—both to the audience and to oneself—through Beatrice’s masterful facilitation, creating an environment of mutual understanding and growth.
Full Profile
Beatrice Kabutakapua – International Storytelling & Leadership Expert
Beatrice Kabutakapua is an acclaimed storyteller, leadership coach, and former award-winning journalist who empowers organisations through the transformative power of story-based communication and authentic leadership. With a decade of experience working alongside leaders across four continents, Beatrice delivers globally relevant insights in fluent English, French, Italian, and Spanish, fostering company cultures people truly want to join – and never want to leave.
Areas of Expertise
Beatrice specialises in:
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Business storytelling for developing leaders, enhancing internal communication, and championing organisational change.
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Helping leaders and teams articulate their unique value to drive professional growth and effective networking.
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Fostering inclusive workplaces by connecting people through shared stories, strengthening representation and engagement – particularly supporting DEI, People & Culture, and L&D teams.
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Empowering newly promoted and diverse leaders to shape their personal leadership style and build trust within fast-paced, global organisations.
Business Challenges Addressed
Organisations facing high turnover, low employee satisfaction, and disengaged teams benefit from Beatrice’s proven strategies:
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Building authentic leadership to counteract lack of representation, mentoring, or leadership role models.
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Addressing breakdown in trust and collaboration using the science of storytelling, which research shows is up to 22 times more memorable than facts alone.
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Coaching leaders and teams to confidently communicate their strengths and implement actionable frameworks for long-lasting change.
Impact & Recognition
Having reached more than 10,000 people worldwide from Los Angeles to Istanbul, Beatrice’s clients regularly describe her work as “genius,” “empowering,” and “thought-provoking”. Her pioneering methods create workplaces that attract and retain top talent by focusing on human connection, empathy, and employee confidence.
Why Book Beatrice Kabutakapua?
Book Beatrice for transformative sessions that:
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Instantly engage audiences, sparking meaningful reflection and dialogue.
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Deliver practical action plans to address today’s top business challenges.
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Cultivate a company culture where stories drive belonging, innovation, and lasting change.
Talks
Harnessing Authentic Leadership: How Storytelling Empowers New and Diverse Leaders to Become Confident, Trusted Change-Makers
In today’s fast-paced workplaces, authentic leadership is critical to success. Leaders, especially those recently promoted, are often pushed into roles without the chance to develop their unique leadership style. For diverse leaders, the challenge can be even more significant, as they struggle to find representation, mentors, or role models who reflect their experience.
Organizations dealing with low employee satisfaction and high turnover often face a lack of authentic leadership, leading to disengaged teams and a breakdown in trust. These issues can severely hinder organizational success.
Authentic leaders drive connection, inspire trust, and create environments where teams thrive. Storytelling is the key to building these authentic, high-impact relationships.
What the audience will learn:
- What is the connection between their lived experience and their leadership style is
- How to create a vision for the leader they aspire to be
- A clear roadmap with actionable steps to achieve their leadership goals
- Strategies to overcome five common leadership challenges
Articulate your value and reach professional success by mastering business storytelling and networking
In today’s competitive landscape, the ability to articulate your value is crucial for professional growth. Companies striving to empower their employees must focus on helping them effectively communicate their skills and contributions. This is especially vital for Employee Resource Group (ERG) leaders aiming to enhance how members convey their roles in client meetings and networking events.
By excelling in business storytelling and networking skills, employees can effectively articulate their roles and leverage their networks for career advancement.
What the audience will learn:
- How to craft compelling stories that highlight their strengths and abilities, boosting confidence in their value
- Techniques to (re)write their story pitch for effective introductions at networking events and on LinkedIn
- Strategies for introverts and extroverts to engage authentically during networking opportunities
- Ten practical tools for connecting with others before, during, and after networking events to maximize their impact
- Five tips to effortlessly kickstart conversations at networking events, making connections that matter
Empowering Leaders Through Authenticity and Effective Communication
Authentic leadership drives employee engagement, enhances team performance, and fosters trust within organisations. Studies show that organisations with authentic leaders see a 30% increase in employee engagement and a 25% improvement in performance metrics. Moreover, research from Gallup indicates that teams led by authentic leaders are 50% more productive and have significantly lower turnover rates. There is a strong connection between authenticity and storytelling; research from the Stanford Graduate School of Business reveals that stories are 22 times more memorable than facts alone, and help create deeper connections. Additionally, a study by the Corporate Executive Board found that leaders who share personal stories build 30% more trust with their teams.
This keynote equips those working closely with senior leaders to coach them in embracing authenticity through storytelling.
What the audience will learn:
- The three main characteristics of authentic leaders;
- The five-step framework leaders need to find their leadership style;
- The three elements to implement to coach leaders so that they can communicate through stories;
- How to ask the right questions to leaders so that they can be coached effectively and with empathy.