Katya Davydova

Katya's mission is to ignite a more joyful world by helping individuals and organizations rediscover their effervescence. She is an organizational and leadership development expert, sparking workplaces where humans can flourish. She’s impacted 6,000+ executives, managers, and individual contributors across 600+ workshops on topics like feedback, leading change, strategic thinking, inclusive behaviors, and habits of joy. She’s worked with leaders at Google, Netflix, Instacart, e.l.f., JobAdder, and more, spanning almost every industry. Katya also consults companies to clarify their purpose and streamline their systems to support happy employees. She is a transformational, leadership, and public speaking coach focused on helping high achievers bridge the gap between insight and action via sustainable micro-habits and systems. To multiply impact, she’s a keynote and conference speaker on leadership development, healthy productivity, and joy. Her recent TEDx talk was on treasure hunting—and she feels most at home on a stage, connecting with an audience. Her award-winning book, Joy in Plain Sight, further delves into the human experience of finding wonder in the ordinary. Throughout her colorful career, Katya led, built, and scaled learning and development/people experience programs for global companies; impacted thousands in higher education; and consulted with federal and local companies in both human-centered design and healthcare. She holds an M.S. in organizational development and knowledge management and a certification in holistic coaching with an upcoming ICF-ACC credential. Katya draws from behavioral science, appreciative inquiry, co-active coaching, and habit-building to drive mindset and behavioral change. Her ideal day entails sunshine, movement (usually handstands or running), and making at least one person smile.