Denver-based leadership expert and TalenTrust founder recognized by ColoradoBiz Magazine
DENVER, CO — Kathleen Quinn Votaw, founder and CEO of TalenTrust and KQV Speaks LLC, has been named a Top Women in Colorado Business honoree by ColoradoBiz Magazine for 2026. This marks a repeat recognition for Votaw, who has spent more than 25 years building organizations centered on the belief that leadership starts with caring about people.
Votaw is the author of “Solve the People Puzzle” and “Dare to Care in the Workplace,” and is a nationally recognized keynote speaker on leadership, talent strategy, and employee experience. Her Designed to Care framework helps leaders build organizations where people choose to stay, contribute, and grow.
“This recognition is a reminder that caring is not a soft skill. It is a business strategy,” said Votaw. “The companies that outperform are the ones that design their leadership, their hiring, and their employee experience around the people inside them.”
Through TalenTrust, Votaw and her team provide executive recruiting and talent solutions to mid-market companies. Through KQV Speaks, she delivers keynote presentations, leadership workshops, and the Employee Experience Masterclass, a 12-month coaching program for leaders who want to stop reacting to talent problems and start preventing them.
About TalenTrust
TalenTrust is a Denver-based executive recruiting and talent solutions firm serving mid-market companies. Founded by Kathleen Quinn Votaw, TalenTrust helps organizations build teams that drive growth. Learn more at talentrust.com.
About KQV Speaks
KQV Speaks LLC is the speaking and coaching platform of Kathleen Quinn Votaw. Through keynote presentations, workshops, and the Employee Experience Masterclass, KQV Speaks helps leaders design organizations where people thrive. Learn more at kathleenquinnvotaw.com.
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