Keynote Speaker • MC & Host
Discomfort is the work
I help people build confidence, courage and a deeper understanding of themselves as they build lives and work that is good for them, their families, communities and the world.
Leadership Coach and Founder, Human, Actually
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TEDx Speaker
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Head of Coaching, TEDx Hobart
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Former Senior Lecturer in Policing & Law
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Owner, Udara Movement Studio
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Leadership Coach and Founder, Human, Actually ● TEDx Speaker ● Head of Coaching, TEDx Hobart ● Former Senior Lecturer in Policing & Law ● Owner, Udara Movement Studio ●
I speak about…
Courage, confidence and feeling like you're an imposter
Find, trust and share your voice with the world
Strengths-based leadership and impact
Becoming an investigator of your own life
… And then one of them became a TEDx talk.
A different way to think about courage and confidence…
We've never been more aware of our thoughts, feelings and experiences — and yet many people feel more stuck than ever.
Somewhere along the way, we started interpreting discomfort or fear as a sign to stop. My work challenges that, and invites you to understand yourself more deeply.
I help people understand what is most unique about them. Sometimes there is fear about being yourself. I help people understand the difference then between intuition and fear, and why discomfort is often not something to avoid or reframe — but something to move toward.
It's a place where courage, confidence and aligned growth are built.
Why book me?
I care deeply about the kind of words that stay with people long after I finish speaking. My keynotes are grounded, honest, energising, and practical. I don't believe in surface-level motivation or telling people to "just be more confident" with inspiring words.
Instead, I help people understand what's really happening underneath their hesitation, self-doubt, or avoidance — and how to learn who they are, use their strengths to have a greater impact, and move forward in their lives and work, even if they don't feel ready yet.
With a background in coaching, law, policing academia, leadership, and business ownership, I bring both real-world experience and a deep understanding of human behaviour across very different environments. I can talk to any audience.
My speeches are relatable, thought-provoking, and immediately useful — not just in theory, but in the moments that matter most.
“Kate is a gifted and gracious story teller and presenter. She projects wisdom and commands presence in a way that invites engagement and participation. As MC for our recent Symposium she did an exceptional job catching threads of conversations and weaving them together to enable the day to build cohesively to its conclusion. We would recommend her in any role that requires communication or facilitation. She is a star!”
Angela Driver, CEO, Tasmanian Leaders
What people are saying…
“Working with Kate at our International Women’s Day 2026 event was a fantastic experience. Her experienced yet down‑to‑earth style genuinely inspired women to start with courage, and created an engaging, supportive environment for those in the room.”
The Team at Business and Employment, Southeast Tasmania Inc
“Kate, you have a special gift, helping to unlock confidence in others, to give voice, and ensure we all show up in ways that connect, resonate, inspire, and leave a mark on the world... small or more profound.”
Dr Jade Cartwright, Lecturer, University of Tasmania
Ready to create an experience your audience won't forget?
If you are looking for a speaker who will share words that will stay with people — shifting how they think, lead and show up long after an event — I'd love to be part of your conversation.