Keynote Speaker
Engage. Empower. Transform.
Kate Naess is an inspiring and dynamic keynote speaker who draws from her extensive experience as a registered psychologist, elite athlete, and high-performance coach. With a unique perspective on resilience, mindset, and inclusion, Kate’s talks empower audiences to embrace change, overcome challenges, and lead with authenticity.
Her evidence-based insights, combined with real-life stories from her own journey, make her presentations both impactful and memorable.
Keynote
The Hand You're Dealt: Thriving Through Adversity with Purpose and Perspective
In this powerful keynote, Kate Naess shares the mindset shifts that helped her transform life-altering challenges into elite-level performance — both on the world stage as a Paralympian and in the boardroom as a psychologist and leadership expert. This session reveals the science of resilience, the art of reframing setbacks, and how to anchor motivation in purpose, not just pressure.
Audiences will walk away inspired to embrace change, lead themselves through uncertainty, and reset what “success” really means — professionally and personally.
Key Outcomes:
- Shift from "why me?" to "what now?" with proven reframing tools
- Learn how purpose and perspective drive sustainable motivation
- Build a culture of mental strength, self-awareness, and high performance
Keynote
Winning Together: What Elite Teams Know About Culture, Trust and Performance
Drawing parallels from high performance teams and corporate leadership, Kate dives into what makes the best teams tick — and stick. This session unpacks the hidden drivers of elite performance: trust, psychological safety, and shared rituals. Through real-world stories and evidence-based insights, Kate shows leaders how to move from individual brilliance to collective impact.
Key Outcomes:
- Understand the behavioural foundations of high-performing teams
- Identify rituals that foster belonging, clarity, and aligned execution
- Build trust cultures that balance accountability with care
Keynote
The Mindset Edge: How High Performers Think, Recover and Lead
Mindset is more than motivation — it’s a repeatable skillset. In this keynote, Kate reveals how elite athletes and top corporate leaders cultivate the self-awareness, focus, and recovery strategies that keep them performing under pressure. Through a blend of psychology, lived experience, and practical tools, Kate empowers audiences to access their mindset edge — especially when it matters most.
Key Outcomes:
- Learn mental skills to focus, reset, and thrive under pressure
- Understand how to lead with emotional intelligence and presence
- Walk away with practical recovery strategies to prevent burnout
MC and Sports Media
As a dynamic MC, Kate combines charisma, eloquence, and audience insight to create memorable events. Whether hosting corporate functions or community celebrations, her professionalism ensures a smooth and lasting impression.
With expertise in sports media, Kate's elite sports background and passion for storytelling make her a sought-after commentator, delivering insightful analysis and engaging perspectives that captivate audiences.
Workshops
The High-Performance Mindset:
In this workshop, participants gain a high-performance mindset drawn from elite sports insights.
Learn how to navigate change, overcome adversity, and embrace personal growth—skills that support peak performance in every area of life.
Wellbeing for High Performance:
This workshop teaches skills for building resilience, managing stress, and connecting deeply to one’s values. It’s about developing the capacity to embrace challenges and act purposefully, regardless of external pressures. Participants will learn tools for staying grounded, taking meaningful action, and defining a vision for a purposeful life.
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