Kat John doesn’t do surface-level. She speaks from lived experience, cutting through the fluff and getting straight to what it really takes to break free from limiting beliefs, show up as your true self, and lead with impact.
Her talks challenge, provoke, and move people to take bold, meaningful action. No rehearsed inspiration—just real, practical, and deeply felt insights that shift how you see yourself and how you show up in the world. Because the work isn’t just to listen—it’s to live it.
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My presentations are here to make you think, laugh and possibly cry, and to leave you with something tangible to take away.
KEYNOTES
We all wear them—personalities, roles, identities we’ve built over time to fit in, to be accepted, to feel safe. Maybe you’re the achiever, the caretaker, the perfectionist, the peacemaker. These identities served a purpose. They helped you navigate your world, avoid rejection, and get your needs met in the ways you knew how. But at what cost? When these personalities become who we think we are, they start running the show—keeping us stuck in patterns that no longer serve us, disconnecting us from what we truly want, and limiting what’s possible. In this keynote, we unpack the personas we’ve built, why they were necessary, and how to loosen their grip so we can start living, leading, and showing up from a place that’s real—not rehearsed.
Your mind is loud. It’s constantly analysing, overthinking, doubting, and replaying the same old fears on a loop. And when you listen to it without question, it runs the show—keeping you stuck, small, and playing it safe. This keynote is about recognising that noise for what it is: not truth, just programming. We’ll explore how self-sabotage operates, why we do it even when we know better, and how to break free from the mental patterns that keep you from fully stepping into who you are and what you’re here to do.
Leadership isn’t about ticking boxes, saying the right things, or managing people from a script. It’s about who you are. People can sense when a leader is disconnected, when they’re hiding behind a persona instead of leading from truth. And the reality? If you’re not willing to do the inner work, your leadership will always hit a ceiling. In this keynote, I challenge leaders to strip back the polished performance and step into a way of leading that’s grounded, honest, and real. Because authentic leadership isn’t a strategy—it’s a way of being.
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Kat led a development session on ‘choice’ with a group of top talent leaders at lululemon. The session was totally engaging from beginning to end and the group were captivated. Kat created a space for people to feel ok and not to be ok all at the same time. We celebrated our human-ness and through that built such a strong connection.
The response and engagement Kat John received at Movember was remarkable. The whole team felt that Kat was relatable and resonated with everyone. In a short amount of time Kat’s able to get you to feel connected to yourself and those around you. Her energy and style ensure there is always a heartfelt belly laugh not too far away. My colleagues shared how much they loved Kat and her style. Her energy and how real she is magic – no bullshit.
Kat blew us away at our Health and Well-being event. She hit us straight in the heart with her relatable stories and provided a simple yet powerful tool to utilise when our minds begin to overpower our ability to make empowering choices. There were laughs, tears and a tangible experience of going inward to find the answers. What a woman!
Kat connected to the group on a personal level, detailing how she has used positive visualisation and creating goals to overcome all obstacles that stood in front of her. Kat was able to cater to our athletes of all ages, creating a strong connection and inspiring them to be the best they can, both in and out of the water.
We were absolutely blown away by Kat at our annual Tribal Conference. Her energy, authenticity, and relatable approach created an inspiring and engaging atmosphere. The practical tool Kat provided was a hit, and everyone left feeling empowered and motivated. Truly one of the most impactful speakers we’ve had.
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