Meet Results-Driven Leadership Expert and Keynote Speaker Frank Kitchen

Meet | Frank

Hi,

My name is Frank Kitchen, CSP

"I work with organizations that are tired of feeling stuck, so they—and their people—can finally cook up the results they’ve been hungry for."

Husband and father to two beautiful kids

Spoken and performed for over one million people

Author of four books

Yes, Frank's last name really is Kitchen!

Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), Frank Kitchen is a Professional Growth expert who teaches Growth Stage Professionals to flip stale thinking into the fresh results in their careers or business.

Frank works with organizations and event planners who are tired of uninspiring speakers and disengaged audiences. His high-energy keynotes mix research-backed strategies, practical takeaways, and his signature culinary storytelling to create experiences people remember long after the event is over. With Frank, audiences don’t just get motivated—they get equipped to think differently, act boldly, and perform at their best.

Frank’s journey to the stage began after a life-changing setback—being fired on Father’s Day weekend while supporting a pregnant wife and toddler. Instead of letting that define him, he flipped his own mindset and built a thriving speaking career that has taken him around the globe. His story of resilience, reinvention, and mindset mastery inspires audiences to believe that no matter where they start, they can cook up results worth celebrating.

Known for his Live F.R.E.S.H.™ Recipe (Focused, Resourceful, Enthusiastic, Strong, Honest), Frank teaches individuals and organizations how to overcome obstacles, strengthen workplace culture, and spark lasting transformation. His expertise spans motivation, high performance, leadership, workplace culture, entrepreneurship, and public speaking.

Frank is also the author of:

Recognized by the National Speakers Association as one of the world’s top professional speakers, Frank has inspired audiences in corporations, associations, educational institutions, and government organizations worldwide.

Based in Phoenix, Arizona, Frank enjoys outdoor adventures with his wife, Kelly, and their two children. When he’s not on stage, you’ll find him mentoring, volunteering, or serving his community—because for Frank, success isn’t just about results; it’s about the lives you impact along the way.

More tasty facts
about me

I was born in Bad Kreuznach, West Germany, and have lived all around the world thanks to my military family.
I now live in Phoenix, Arizona, with my wife and children.

I earned my Associate of Arts Degree from Lakeland Community College in Ohio and my Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from David N. Myers College in Ohio.
I worked at Lakeland Community College as an Orientation Director, Diversity Director, and Assistant Director of Student Activities, and I was the President and Co-Founder of the LCC Campus Activities Board.
My students encouraged me to become a professional speaker.
I was inducted into the Lakeland Community College Hall of Fame in 2020.
I earned my Certified Speaking Professional Designation™ from the National Speakers Association in 2022

I have appeared in television commercials, music videos, training videos, and print advertisements.
I was once voted one of “America’s Most Eligible Bachelors” in a national publication and asked to audition for “The Bachelorette” Television Series.

I have served as a board member for numerous non-profits, and I have helped raise millions of dollars annually for non-profits around the country.

I was a recruiter, administrator, and instructor for an auction school.
I was the 3rd African American to ever earn the Benefit Auctioneer Specialist (BAS) designation from the National Auctioneers Association.