Meet Kathy

Kathy Miller, MAPP, MBA, ACC is a senior operations executive, board director, keynote speaker, and founder of MORE 4 Leaders. She has advanced from shop-floor industrial engineer to global executive leadership roles across aerospace, automotive, and diversified industrial manufacturing, including General Motors, Parker Hannifin, Rolls-Royce, and Vertiv.

Kathy is known for leading large-scale operational transformations that deliver measurable business results while strengthening culture. A Shingo Prize recipient and 2021 Women in Manufacturing Hall of Fame inductee, she integrates disciplined operating systems with the science of human flourishing to help leaders build high-performing organizations where both people and performance thrive.

More 4 Leaders, an organization dedicated to equipping leaders with the tools, coaching, and strategies to unlock the full potential of their teams. Through speaking, workshops, and one-on-one coaching, Kathy helps leaders activate hands, head, and heart in every workplace—transforming challenges into opportunities, building inclusive environments, and delivering meaningful results.

Operations Leadership Experience

Leading complex organizations with full P&L responsibility and measurable business outcomes.

Manufacturing Hall of Fame Inductee

Recognized by Women in Manufacturing for leadership impact and industry contribution.

Published Books…and counting!

Author of MORE Is Better and coauthor of Steel Toes & Stilettos, grounded in real leadership experience.

Areas of Impact

Operational Leadership

Aligning people, process, and performance to deliver measurable results in complex environments.

Culture & Accountability

Building trust, ownership, and clarity so teams can perform at a higher level—consistently.

Business Transformation

Leading change across organizations with a focus on both outcomes and the people driving them.

The MORE Framework

Applying Meaning, Optimism, Relationships, and Excellence to real leadership challenges.

Executive Coaching

Working with leaders to navigate complexity, make better decisions, and lead with confidence.


Women in Manufacturing Leadership

Supporting and developing leaders in environments where resilience, credibility, and influence matter.

Leadership Coaching + Development Services

Kathy’s keynotes and workshops move beyond theory—helping audiences understand how Meaning, Optimism, Relationships, and Excellence (MORE) drive measurable business success.

From manufacturing plants to corporate boardrooms, Kathy’s message connects with leaders who want to create
high-performing, human-centered workplaces.