Kate speaks to forward-thinking companies and associations about what it means to lead—and live—with more presence.
Her keynotes shift mindsets, spark action, and steady teams through change. They are engaging, practical, and packed with relevant tools your team can use right away. Every talk is tailored to your audience and can be delivered in person or virtually.


Here are four of her most requested talks:

 

1. Mindfulness, Made Simple: Practical ways to bring it into your day—anytime, anywhere.

Description: What do a toothbrush and a cell phone have to do with meditation?
More than you think. This high-energy talk shows how everyday objects—and everyday moments—can become powerful cues to press pause and reboot—right in the middle of a busy day. With zero jargon, Kate shares real-life stories and science-backed tools anyone can use. Your team will leave with everything they need to start being more present—immediately.
Audience: Everyone
Length: 60-90 minutes, Q&A
What you'll learn: 

  • What mindfulness is and isn't

  • The neuroscience behind it

  • Compelling case studies which show the benefits

  • Experiential guided practices which you can apply immediately in your work and life

  • Easy to use handouts with techniques taught and Kate's go-to resources

 

2. Mindfulness at Work: Cost-effective strategies to embed it into your culture.

Description: Discover how mindfulness and being present can boost profit, strengthen engagement and cultivate self-aware leaders
Audience: Emerging leaders, executives, HR, employees, team building days, staff wellness events
Length: 1-2 hours, Q&A
What you'll learn: 

  • How companies like General Mills, Intel and Aetna are fostering mindful practices among employees

  • Why productivity rests on focused human attention

  • The key to building self awareness and emotional resilience

  • Practical ways to practice mindfulness at work  

  • Strategies to introduce mindfulness into your organization

 

3. Winning at Work-Life Flow: How mindfulness helps you lead without burning out.

Description: A surprising, thought-provoking look at how work-life integration is the new work-life balance and why mindfulness is the key to positive change
Audience: Anyone interested in supporting colleagues, co-workers and teams to reduce stress, strengthen resilience and improve work-life
Length: 1-2 hours, Q&A
What you'll learn: 

  • How our fast paced digital world is leading to alarming increases in stress, anxiety and depression 

  • Why striving to achieve the perfect balance does more harm than good

  • How to leverage mindfulness and present moment awareness to work smarter, not harder

  • How to make time to eliminate tasks with limited productivity value

  • Experiential practices you can introduce into the organization

 

4. Turning Adversity To Advantage: How mindfulness fuels meaningful change.

Description: In this candid talk you'll discover why stress isn't what you think it is, how mindfulness is a skill which teaches us to become more comfortable with adversity and how to build unshakable resilience
Audience: This talk is for everyone, but especially those who recognize it's becoming harder to bounce back from health stress, job stress and people stress
Length: 1-2 hours, Q&A
What you'll learn: 

  • Why you may not be as resilient and stress hardy as you think you are

  • The cost of stress on you and your organization 

  • How to bounce back quicker after organizational change

  • How to see failure as an opportunity

  • How to thrive in a stressful environment

Watch Kate in action 

Want Kate at your next speaking event? Get in touch.

Kate's talks can run from 20 minutes to 1-2 hours and can be standalone, or part of a conference or corporate event. If you're interested in booking Kate for a future event, drop us a line.

Some of Kate's speaking engagements:

  • Ontario Superior Court Of Justice

  • EHS&S Management Forum Conference, Louisville Kentucky

  • National Union of Public and General Employees Annual Leadership Development School, Toronto

  • Centre for Behaviour Health Sciences, Toronto, Ontario

  • NAEM Women's Leadership Conference, Portland Oregon

  • The Canadian Institute Conference - Women's International Forum, Toronto, Ontario

  • Scotia Wealth Management Staff Training Day, Toronto, Ontario

  • Sunlife Financial, Toronto, Ontario

  • Canadian Cancer Society, Toronto

  • DuPont USA

  • DuPont Canada

  • Human Resources Professional Association Conference, Toronto

  • Pink Triangle Press, Toronto

  • Waterloo Region District School Board Success Planning Day, Waterloo Ontario

  • ErinOakKids Centre For Treatment & Development

  • College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario

  • Earthfresh Corporate Retreat, Deerhurst Resort

  • Elby Professional Recruitment Team Building Day, Ontario

  • TEDx Distillery District Women, Toronto, selected as speaker, conference cancelled

  • Company Of Women Conference, Ontario

  • MacLachlan College, Ontario

  • Telus Swing For A Cure, Toronto

  • Women Presidents' Organization

  • Young Presidents' Organization

  • New Roads Automotive Group, Ontario

  • Living Well with Lymphoma, Queensway Health Centre, Toronto

  • Blakelock High School Relay For Life