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Resilience Keynote Speaker | Create the Good When Change Hits

Kate Gladdin Speaking Fee: $10,000 - $15,000

Resilience Keynote Speaker | Create the Good When Change Hits

Speaker Profile Thumbnail for Kate Gladdin
Speaking Fee:
$10,000 - $15,000

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Available Upon Request

Primary Topic Category:
Inspiration / Motivation / Overcoming Obstacles

Secondary Topic Category:
Company Culture / Employee Engagement / Teamwork

 

Kate Gladdin Speaker Profile: At A Glance

If your audience is one "just stay positive" away from rolling their eyes, Kate Gladdin is your speaker. After losing her sister and her mum to careless drivers twelve years apart, this Sydney-born Aussie learned firsthand that some situations have no silver lining to find — so she made it her mission to work out how to create the good instead, through the way we choose to respond. A TEDx speaker, international keynote speaker and author of Okay, Now What?, Kate pairs honest storytelling, humor and her practical 3R Strategy to help teams and leaders interrupt reactive spirals and take purposeful action on what comes next.

Tell a room full of people dealing with layoffs, burnout or personal loss to “look for the silver lining,” and you may lose them before you’ve really begun. Kate Gladdin understands why. She’s lived through moments where there was no good to find. At 20, Kate lost her sister Nicole to a reckless driver in Thailand. Years later, her mum Julie was killed by a reckless driver while visiting Kate in Wyoming. Neither loss came with a bright side. What Kate found instead were problems she could do something about—and a question that became the heart of her work: “What good can I create?” That question led to travel safety education reaching more than 200,000 students, campaigns to help travelers get home safely, and advocacy for stronger accountability for dangerous drivers. It also shapes Kate’s keynotes. She doesn’t ask audiences to deny what’s hard. She helps them recognize when they’re reacting on autopilot, find room to choose their response, and take purposeful action to change what happens next. Kate is an international resilience speaker, author of Okay, Now What?, host of the podcast of the same name, and director of the Nicole & Julie Fitzsimons Foundation. Named one of Australia’s 100 Women of Influence, she has spoken to more than 300,000 people worldwide. Her 3R Strategy gives corporate teams, leaders and women’s conference audiences practical tools they can return to when change and pressure hit. Onstage, Kate brings the honesty her story deserves—and the humor, energy and Aussie warmth that make a room feel at ease. Originally from Sydney, she now lives in Wyoming with her husband, Nate, and their dogs, Jaku and George. The question she gets most? “What on earth is an Aussie doing in Wyoming?” Mainly enjoying the snowy winters. Unexpected? So is most of Kate’s story. Kate’s message stays with people because it gives them something to do: There isn’t always good to find. But there’s always good you can create in how you respond.
For anyone seeking a keynote speaker who can inspire, move, and ignite meaningful change, Kate Gladdin is an exceptional choice. We are incredibly grateful for her resilience and her willingness to embrace vulnerability, which left a lasting impression on over 1,355 people in attendance. — KATIE SHATUSKY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | THUMBS UP Kate's message ended 15 minutes ago and I had about 10 people of our team come up to me and say "that was absolutely tremendous" — the value she brought to our team was beyond measure. At the right time too - we've just gone through our biggest acquisition with a lot of change and I knew Kate would be the speaker to deliver the message they needed to better transition through it. — ALICIA BUCHTA| SENIOR DIRECTOR OF TALENT | PROAMPAC Kate's message came at exactly the right time for our team. Change can be an overwhelming topic, but she has a way of making it feel manageable and even hopeful. What stood out most was her ability to meet people where they are and give them practical ways to move forward. Employees are still talking about the tools she shared and the perspective she brought. Just as importantly, Kate took the time to understand our organization and what our employees needed to hear. I would recommend her without hesitation to any organization navigating change. She leaves people feeling equipped, confident, and ready to take the next step. – KATLYN EDWARDS | HR ADVISOR | VONTAS Kate’s message was exactly what our group needed. She has a remarkable ability to connect, encourage, and energize a room in a way that feels both deeply personal and universally relatable. Our team walked away inspired, grounded, and ready to approach challenges with a renewed mindset. One line that has continued to echo for so many of us is her reminder: ‘When you can’t find the good, go create it.’ It perfectly captures the heart of her message — empowering women to take ownership of their mindset, their impact, and their joy. Kate is not just an engaging speaker; she’s a catalyst for perspective shifts and meaningful growth. We are incredibly grateful for the positivity and strength she poured into our group. — JENNIFER ASKEW | PR & CONTENT MANAGER | WYFFELS HYBRID After her keynote, there was a noticeable shift in energy and perspective in the room—attendees left feeling more empowered, resilient, and equipped to ask themselves better questions. Her raw, emotional, and incredibly moving story sparked reflection and meaningful conversations, helping people feel seen, inspired, and deeply connected. What felt most unique was Kate’s ability to pair genuine vulnerability with truly actionable takeaways—equipping attendees with tools they could immediately apply in both their personal and professional lives. Kate creates a safe, welcoming space for reflection while also motivating action. Any organization would benefit from her energy, insight, and authenticity.” — KARA BYRON | DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL IMPACT | ONE GIRL Kate’s keynote was absolutely impactful. Her story relates to everyone in the room—no matter where they are in life or work—and leaves you with real, tactical takeaways you can start using immediately. Our team now feels prepared and ready to handle the unexpected, knowing what to do next when life throws curveballs. — KRISTIN ESCHWEILER | DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR | WOMEN LEAD CHANGE Kate is funny, engaging and really leaves the audience feeling inspired and with tangible ways to change the way they react to challenges in their life. — KOREY ASHTON | BOARD DIRECTOR | ELLEVATE FOUNDATION
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