Speaking & Event Hosting
For audiences who want to think differently
As a speaker, I’m usually brought in when an audience doesn’t need motivating…
They need challenging to understand themselves, and their colleagues, differently.
When the topic is live, complex, and tied to real decisions people are making in their roles and relationships.
When the conversation can’t be reduced to pithy slogans and quick fixes.
And when people need to leave the room clearer about their responsibility, and feel compelled to do something about it.
The intersection of learning and practical action is where my work sits.
What people get from a session with me…
I’m more than just a speaker.
Yes, the room feels engaged.
Yes, people participate easily.
Yes, the energy matters.
But what I’m really there to do is help people think differently about difference.
To notice:
where they're operating with their blinkers on, without realising it
how their assumptions and shortcuts are shaping the culture around them
the difference between intention and impact in their everyday interactions
what it actually takes to navigate disagreement in a healthy way
People leave understanding their own perspectives differently.
And understanding why people who think differently to them aren't the enemy… they're just different.
Thought leadership, not performance…
I don’t deliver “one-size-fits-all” talks.
My speaking draws on real leadership dynamics, lived organisational experience, and the patterns I see repeatedly across all roles… especially around confidence, psychological safety, and difficult conversations.
That might look like:
a keynote that reframes how leaders think about responsibility
a session that challenges comfortable assumptions
a conversation that stays with people long after the event
My focus is thoughtful, practical, and reflects what actually goes on at work.
Panels, hosting, and live facilitation…
This is where I’m really in my zone!
I’m often asked to host panels and events because I can:
keep tricky conversations on point without making them feel unsafe
step in when things get vague, defensive, or performative
draw out what’s really being said
hold strong personalities and competing perspectives without flattening the discussion
Confidently handle difficult and unexpected audience questions like a pro!
I bring energy, pace, and clarity.
And I’m not afraid to intervene when a conversation needs steering somewhere more honest or useful.
All of this combined is what separates a great panel conversation from a good one, and it matters more than most people realise.
“Katie brings real energy to the stage – her authenticity and willingness to share her personal experiences give real context to her subject matter. She brings her audience in, builds trust and creates an open learning experience for all – on subject matters that most avoid due to sensitive content. I would readily listen to Katie again and again... She is a master of her craft – I can’t recommend her highly enough.”
Where I tend to work best
HR and leadership conferences where the topic and energy matter
Team and organisational events where people are ready to do some real work
Panels where nuance and honesty matter more than performance
Professional associations and networking events wanting meaningful conversation
Any event where the audience expects substance, not surface-level inspiration