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Dr. Kate Raynes-Goldie

Dr. Kate Raynes-Goldie helps organisations build curiosity, connection and human capability to thrive in an AI-driven world.

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Why you should book Dr. Kate Raynes-Goldie for your next event

  • Experience transformative, interactive keynotes powered by LEGO® Serious Play® that bring curiosity, connection and psychological safety to life.
  • Gain practical tools to strengthen human capability, leadership and innovation in times of rapid change and uncertainty.
  • Work with a globally recognised expert blending anthropology, game design and coaching to create lasting impact.

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Curiosity keynote speaker and creator of SUPERCONNECT®

In a world shaped by rapid technological change, it is human capability that sets organisations apart. Dr. Kate Raynes-Goldie equips leaders and teams with the tools to stay curious, connected and ready for what’s next. With an engaging, hands-on approach, she transforms traditional keynotes into immersive experiences that spark new thinking and unlock creative potential. Her work goes beyond inspiration, helping organisations embed the behaviours and mindsets needed to thrive in the age of AI.

 

About Dr. Kate Raynes-Goldie

Dr. Kate Raynes-Goldie is a multi-award winning curiosity keynote speaker, cultural futurist and globally recognised LEGO® Serious Play® expert. Since 2003, she has worked at the intersection of technology and humanity, helping organisations navigate change by strengthening what matters most: human capability. Her work focuses on enabling people to become more curious, connected and adaptable in an increasingly complex world.

She is the creator of SUPERCONNECT®, an internationally used, evidence-based method built on LEGO® Serious Play®. This approach is designed to optimise curiosity, human connection, belonging and psychological safety. Rather than simply talking about these concepts, Dr. Kate brings them to life through interactive, hands-on experiences that engage every participant in the room.

 

Interactive keynotes that create real change

Dr. Kate’s sessions are designed to be felt, not just heard. Her SUPERCONNECT®-powered keynotes combine storytelling, interaction and practical frameworks to create lasting impact. Participants leave with a deeper understanding of themselves, their teams and how they can contribute to a more connected and innovative workplace.

Her speaking style is engaging, dynamic and grounded in real-world application. Whether working with small leadership teams or delivering keynotes to audiences of hundreds, she creates an environment where people feel safe to explore new ideas, challenge assumptions and embrace change.

 

Global experience and trusted by leading organisations

Dr. Kate has delivered keynotes, workshops and training sessions to thousands of participants across Australia, North America, the Middle East, Asia and Europe. Her client list includes organisations such as Microsoft, Google, The Mozilla Foundation, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Deakin University, The Canadian Film Centre’s Media Lab, Nine, RSM, Indeed, BDO, Youi Insurance and the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada.

She has also spoken at major international events including TEDxPerth, SXSW in both Australia and the United States, Remix Summit, PAX Australia and The International LEGO Serious Play conference at Legoland in Denmark. Her work has been featured in MTV, NPR, ELLE Magazine, The Australian Financial Review and The Globe and Mail.

 

A unique multidisciplinary foundation

What sets Dr. Kate apart is the depth behind her work. She combines expertise from four distinct disciplines:

  • A PhD-trained cultural anthropologist who understands how and why people connect
  • A multi-award winning game designer and graduate of the Canadian Film Centre’s Media Lab who creates engaging, meaningful experiences
  • An internationally trained relationship coach and certified energy practitioner, supported by Mental Health First Aid training, who knows how to hold space for transformation
  • A cultural futurist and former senior researcher who connects human behaviour with future trends

This combination allows her to design experiences that are both deeply human and strategically relevant. Her keynotes are where these perspectives come together, creating something that feels fresh, insightful and immediately applicable.

 

Leadership, curiosity and the future of work

As Chief Curiosity Officer at The Up Next Company, Dr. Kate works closely with leaders to help them stay aligned with their values while growing or pivoting their organisations. She supports leaders through times of transition, ensuring they can navigate uncertainty while maintaining clarity and purpose.

She is also a past TEDx speaker coach, Ambassador of Play and Innovation at Barking Gecko Arts, and a long-running tech and innovation columnist for Business News in Western Australia. Her contributions to the industry have been recognised with honours such as being named one of Western Australia’s 40under40 and the Australian Computer Society’s Digital Disruptors Professional of the Year.

 

Book Dr. Kate Raynes-Goldie for your event

Whether you are planning a strategy session, leadership workshop or large-scale conference keynote, Dr. Kate Raynes-Goldie delivers an experience that resonates long after the event ends. Clients consistently highlight her credibility, creativity and warmth, as well as her ability to create meaningful engagement across diverse audiences.

Her sessions challenge conventional thinking while equipping participants with practical tools to move forward. The result is a more connected, curious and capable organisation, ready to shape its future with confidence.

Kate Raynes-Goldie - <p>Dr. Kate Raynes-Goldie helps organisations build curiosity, connection and human capability to thrive in an AI-driven world.</p>

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Kate’s unpretentious, calm and open presenting style resonates with audiences young and old, motivating and inspiring people to be bold and dare to be different.

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Kate moderated our Q&A session with acclaimed game designer Navid Khonsari... I was thoroughly impressed with Kate’s work, especially about the quality of the conversation and rapport between her and Navid. We also had an unprecedented level of positive feedback at this year’s event, and Kate played an important part of that.

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We broke Twitter, yes, we broke Twitter! OK, we trended second nationally with our hashtag #WAES19 while Kate was talking; not bad at all! Twitter aside, the feedback on her talk was incredible. Her message about the Power of Play was thought provoking and powerful, and the delegates embraced it. Thanks again Kate for helping to make our event such a success!

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Dr. Kate Raynes-Goldie lives in the intersection of creative curiosity and credible contribution. As a speaker and business influencer, Kate lives on the edge of the future, translating the vast, expansive and ever-evolving world of emerging technology. She has a sharp focus on amplifying curiosity as the number one skill for leaders and organisations seeking to navigate an unknown world with clarity and forward momentum. I highly recommend booking Dr. Kate as a speaker

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We had the pleasure of having Dr Kate as our keynote speaker at our recent Business and Finance Symposium and I can’t recommend her highly enough. She held our audience of 200 captivated as she shared her passion for igniting curiosity in both your personal and professional life. This was all capped off with her interactive LEGO session as our guests explored the concept of curiosity and what it means to them. Feedback from our guests was overwhelmingly positive. Thanks for sharing your story and helping to make us all a bit more curious Kate. I hope we can work together again soon

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Thank you to Dr Kate for your dynamic presentation on igniting curiosity through play. The innovative approach highlighted the transformative power of incorporating playful elements into our work culture, emphasising how it can ignite creativity and problem solving. The session really sparked a passion for innovation in our people and will drive positive change within our organisation

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Keynotes

Keynote by Dr. Kate Raynes-Goldie:

CURIOUSLY CONNECTED

We live in a paradox. After years of social media, algorithms and now AI, we live in the most connected time in human history. And yet, we’ve never felt more disconnected, while trust is at an all-time low. Human connection is becoming a luxury good. 

AI can do a lot of things, but it can’t build real relationships.

So, in the age of AI, the future belongs to those who can bring tech together with what makes us uniquely human: trust, connection, belonging and getting curious about each other.

It’s time to get reconnected!

In this interactive keynote, Dr Kate Raynes-Goldie doesn’t just talk about the importance of human connection, she actually creates it using curiosity and purposeful play as an engine for reconnection.

Powered by SUPERCONNECT® - an evidence-based method built on LEGO® Serious Play® that optimises for human connection, trust, belonging and psychological safety - participants use LEGO bricks to create what’s on inside their minds and hearts. Their thoughts and feelings become something they can see, hold and share… with more depth, and clarity, while giving others a way in. Barriers break down. Suddenly they’re having better conversations about what really matters and connecting in a new way. It’s what Dr Kate calls “mutually assured vulnerability” - and it’s the fastest path to real trust and connection.

SUPERCONNECT® levels the playing field so everyone can meaningfully participate - introvert or extrovert, new starter or CEO, neurodivergent or neurotypical - making it one of the most inclusive team experiences you can offer.

Your people will leave feeling reconnected with a renewed sense of belonging and understanding - of each other and of themselves - whether they’ve worked together for years or have never met. Clients call it a game changer. This isn’t just a morale boost. It’s the foundation your team needs to do their best work, together.

In the words of past participants: it “seriously created trust, understanding, empathy and deep connections so easily” and “helps bring humans together to connect, make sense of things and have real breakthroughs.”

Includes a customisation session to tailor the experience to your audience and goals.

Key Takeaways:

  • Why human connection is now mission critical - not just nice to have - and the business impact of trust and belonging on collaboration, culture and performance

  • A firsthand experience of SUPERCONNECT® and LEGO® Serious Play® that builds real trust and connection between participants, fast

  • A felt understanding of “mutually assured vulnerability” - participants don’t just hear about it, they experience what it feels like to be seen, heard and understood

  • Participants feel a renewed sense of connection, belonging and understanding - of each other and of themselves

  • An experience of a truly level playing field, where every voice is heard regardless of role, personality type, organisational role or communication style -  so participants leave knowing what inclusive collaboration actually feels like

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Keynote by Dr. Kate Raynes-Goldie:

THE CURIOSITY EFFECT

AI is changing the way we work. But for most organisations, the real challenge isn’t the technology itself. It’s the human side. It’s tech fatigue, disconnection, and uncertainty about how to move forward when certainty is no longer possible.

Everything is changing so rapidly, it’s almost impossible to know what comes next. And when AI levels the playing field for so many capabilities, those capabilities stop being a competitive advantage. Your edge becomes the one thing AI can’t replicate: curiosity. The organisations that will thrive won’t be the ones that try to predict the future, they’ll be using the power of curiosity to create it.

Here’s what the research is making clear: curiosity is what unlocks the potential of AI - and what keeps the future human. The organisations that will thrive are the ones that deliberately build cultures of curiosity and experimentation, where people are open to possibility, adapt faster, innovate more freely, and bring the human judgement that AI on its own can’t provide.

In this interactive keynote, Dr Kate Raynes-Goldie shows why curiosity is the number one skill of the 21st century - and then helps your people reignite theirs. They won’t just learn about curiosity. They’ll reconnect with their own, and experience firsthand how it helps them think more creatively and critically, stay open to possibility, and let go of the things that hold them back. They’ll unlock fresh thinking and leave with the clarity and forward momentum to navigate what’s next.

Grounded in key cultural trends and backed by behavioural insight and research, this isn’t just a keynote about curiosity. It’s an interactive keynote designed to make people leave more curious than when they arrived.

Powered by SUPERCONNECT® and LEGO® Serious Play®, participants don’t just hear about curiosity - they experience it. Built on LEGO® Serious Play® - a method developed by the LEGO Group and two European business professors, and used by global brands including Virgin, IKEA and Samsung - SUPERCONNECT® uses LEGO bricks to engage with ideas in a way that’s open, creative and collaborative.

Through a psychologically safe, playful and thought-provoking shared experience, Dr Kate invites people to step into a space apart from the everyday. They explore what boosts their curiosity, what gets in its way, and how to intentionally cultivate it in their work and life. And because curiosity is also how we connect and reconnect as humans, something else happens along the way - participants build greater trust and understanding, have better conversations about what really matters, and gain fresh insight into themselves and those around them. It’s two outcomes in one - a practical curiosity toolkit and a powerful team experience.

In the words of past participants: it “brought awareness on many levels that are still unfolding to this day” and offered “a different way of looking at things.” As one participant reflected: “[The session] had me thinking all last night... It seems to have actually sparked in me a genuine curiosity about myself... I have committed to exploring [myself] much more deeply.”

Your people will leave feeling braver, bolder, more curious and energised - with a practical pathway to increase their adaptability and resilience into how they work, think, lead and navigate the future.

Key Takeaways:

  • A firsthand experience of curiosity and its benefits in action - including how it helps people think more creatively and critically, stay open to possibility and let go of the things that hold them back

  • A hands-on exploration of what blocks curiosity and what helps it thrive - including the powerful relationship between curiosity, play and psychological safety

  • A reignited sense of curiosity, greater confidence and adaptability, a practical pathway for cultivating it beyond the session, and fresh insight into themselves and those around them

  • The bonus of an embedded team cohesion experience that fosters trust, understanding and better conversations about what really matters

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