
Kat Cole
Growth Strategist | Transforming Brands & Teams

About
Kat Cole's career has been defined by her ability to drive growth and transform organizations. As a former Cinnabon executive and President of FOCUS Brands, she oversaw the global expansion of iconic brands like Auntie Anne's and Moe's Southwest Grill.
Kat now advises companies and leaders on strategies to accelerate innovation and build high-performing teams. Her insights on leadership, change management, and disruption have made her a sought-after keynote speaker, sharing practical frameworks to help executives navigate complex challenges.
Talks1
Becoming a Better Leader with the 'Hot Shot' Rule
Speaker Kat Cole explores the power of the 'Hot Shot' rule to transform your leadership skills. Discover how this simple but effective technique can help you inspire your team, make better decisions, and achieve greater success in any industry.
At a Glance
Is this you?
Claim this profile to edit your bio, add talks, and get verified.
Know a talk we're missing?
Get in Touch
Save for Later
Frequently Appeared With
Speakers who have appeared at the same events
AJ Jacobs
Author & Journalist | Discovering the Extraordinary in the Ordinary
1 shared event · TED
Aaron Horowitz
Co-Founder & CEO, Sproutel | Designing Therapeutic Robots for Children
1 shared event · TED
Aaron Maniam
Government Advisor | Navigating the Future of Work
1 shared event · TED
Aaswath Raman
Renewable Energy Researcher | Pioneering Space-Based Cooling Technologies
1 shared event · TED
Abe Davis
Video Technology Researcher | Revealing Hidden Properties Through Advanced Imaging
1 shared event · TED
Abha Dawesar
Fiction Author | Navigating the Digital Age
1 shared event · TED
Abigail Disney
Workers' Rights Advocate | Champion of Workplace Dignity and Fair Labor Practices
1 shared event · TED
Abigail Marsh
Researcher | Exploring the Psychology Behind Human Altruism
1 shared event · TED
Similar Speakers
Speakers with related expertise

Henry Engelhardt
Founder and former CEO of Admiral Insurance | Built FTSE 100 company from startup

Howard Behar
Former Starbucks President | Scaling Global Business from 28 to Thousands of Stores

Monty Moran
Former Co-CEO at Chipotle | People-First Leadership and Brand Expansion

Seth Greenberg
ESPN Analyst & Basketball Coach | Transforming Underdog Teams Into Winners