Kath Koschel

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Change isn’t always chosen—but how you show up in the face of it defines everything. With a story that redefines resilience, Kath brings a fresh perspective on navigating uncertainty, leading with empathy, and turning challenges into catalysts for growth. 

Change is about stepping up, staying grounded, and helping your team do the same when everything’s shifting around them. Kath shares her extraordinary story of navigating life-altering setbacks—including multiple spinal injuries and the loss of loved ones—to illuminate how individuals and organisations can thrive amidst disruption. She offers practical strategies to embrace uncertainty, reframe obstacles, and build a mindset that sees change not as a threat, but as an opportunity for reinvention and growth. 

In this no-nonsense, deeply human keynote, Kath will help you find strength in the struggle and you’ll even have a laugh along the way.

Change doesn’t need a sugar-coat – It’s hard, but it doesn’t have to break you.

Adaptability beats planning every time – Because life rarely sticks to the run sheet.

You can’t control the wave, but you can learn to surf it – Even when it dumps you face-first.

People follow people, not processes – Lead with heart, not just highlighters and Gantt charts.

Comfort zones are great, but nothing grows there – Push the edges, even when it’s uncomfortable.

Humour helps – Sometimes a laugh is the best first aid in chaos.

Forget the corporate jargon and create a company culture that actually shows up and cares. Kath gets real about what makes a team tick. Spoiler: it’s not beanbags and buzzwords, its kindness, grit, and genuine human connection. 

Drawing from her evidenced based work with Kind Group, she’ll show you how a culture built on respect, decency and kindness doesn’t just feel good—it works. 

Through powerful personal stories and actionable insights, she explores how to build engagement, trust, and innovation in the workplace—helping leaders shape cultures where people feel valued, motivated, and aligned.

Trust is your real bottom line – Without it, you’re running backwards

Culture starts at the coffee machine – It’s built in the small moments, not just boardrooms.

Psychological safety isn’t a buzzword – It’s the foundation of risk-taking, creativity, and honest feedback.

Walk the talk – Values on the wall mean nothing if they’re not in your actions.

A strong culture doesn’t fear tough conversations – Respect and honesty go hand in hand.

Everyone’s a culture creator – Titles don’t determine tone.

Kath’s story is one that’ll hit you right in the heart—then have you standing on your feet ready to take on the world. From hospital wards to breaking world records, she proves that when life throws the book at you, you write a better one. With raw honesty, Aussie humour, and a whole lot of heart, Kath reminds us what we’re really made of—and why hope, purpose, and sheer determination can get us through anything.

In this moving keynote, she speaks to the unshakable power of purpose, mindset, hope and belief. With authenticity and emotional depth, Kath ignites audiences to overcome their own limitations, lead with heart, and approach life and work with renewed energy and intention.

You’re stronger than you think – Full stop.

Your worst day can be your turning point – If you let it.

Purpose beats pressure – Find your ‘why’ and the rest starts to make sense.

Helping others helps you heal – Give a little, get a lot back.

You’re allowed to laugh through the chaos – It’s not unprofessional, it’s human.

Hope is a choice – And it might just be the bravest one you make.