Thank you for being such a wondrous force of nature, for daring to source and voice a mighty vision, for having  ability to inspire so much into motion, and the humility to listen for the subtle pulse and directions of this mysterious intelligence that moves through us all, knowing that what is arising cannot be 'organized' in the old ways and yet needs to be nurtured and connected, and made ever more visible to all.

This patient weaving of expanding webs, this attending to the unfolding of the whole, with heart, joy, and devotion, and with others who are similarly called, that is so clearly your soul's calling and passion.

And while the gifts you bring with you are too many to spell, 'feminine leadership' captures them in essence, for those of us who know you well.

"Kathe Schaaf is a gift for all of us looking for new authentic leadership models in these times of global change and challenge!

Her honesty, energy and willingness to be vulnerable, inspire deep commitment to making a better world. She has a wonderful way of igniting people to do the work they have come here to do and I personally have been kindled by her kindness, courage and visionary ways"

"Kathe Schaaf is speaker and presenter of great eloquence and vision. She has the capacity to touch the hearts of her listeners, to uplift the spirit and inspire. Having worked very closely with Kathe the past six years, as co-founders of Gather the Women, I have had the opportunity to know her heart and feel her passion. She communicates both with hope and possibility for our human evolution"

"Kathe Schaaf is a visionary who inspires and motivates with the rare ability to brings both very eloquent and very practical expression to her work in the world. Her leadership style embodies the principles of compassion, cooperation and collaboration. She brings deep commitment and tireless effort to evoke feminine wisdom on a global scale"

"Kathe is a powerful speaker committed to global change through actively leveraging her well-honed leadership skills. I have been taken with her ability to articulate some of the profound changes of our time, monitoring the underground pulse of the era, reflecting both the limitations and the possibilities of our world, and offering a heartening vision of the role that we can each play in affecting change. She inspires the best in others through modeling a powerful and compassionate way of being."

"In some ways, the world is changing too fast, and in others, the change can't come fast enough. I see Kathe as a mentor, expertly surfing the currents of transformation, knowing when to wait, and when to act. She has the inner fire of dedication to a greater good that distinguishes a great leader; when others would despair or rage, she perseveres with gentle movement in the direction of the "yes." And as a model of the "new paradigm," non-hierarchical leader, she invites everyone into their own experience of authentic power, connecting and collaborating"