Kathryn Preston

Celebrated expert Dr. Kathryn Preston breaks communication silos and drives real change through powerful, actionable storytelling.

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“From planning to delivery, working with Kathryn was an absolute pleasure. She learned about our company, our strategy, values and goals in record time, and tailored her messaging to make a significant impact on our employees – which she absolutely did. Throughout the week, Kathryn took the time to get to know our employees and engage with them; she wasn't your typical "in and out" speaker and our employees LOVED that she made that time. Selecting Kathryn as our keynote speaker for our leadership strategy conference was one of the best decisions we could have made. I can't recommend Kathryn enough as a keynote speaker – she did an amazing job!”

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Why book Kathryn Preston for your next event

As a former professor at a top-ranked university and a published voice in Fortune and Fast Company, Dr. Kathryn Preston has built a reputation for blending rigorous academic insight with real-world application. Her keynote sessions bring this rare combination to the stage, equipping organizations with cutting-edge, research-backed strategies to transform workplace communication, drive engagement, and build trust-rich cultures that perform.
With a career that spans clinical healthcare, university teaching, and leadership consulting, Kathryn brings an unmatched depth of experience to every keynote. Her background as a special needs healthcare provider gives her unique insight into high-pressure, emotionally complex environments, allowing her to guide organizations through the nuanced challenges of team burnout, empathy fatigue, and fractured communication with clarity, authority, and compassion.
Featured in Fast Company for her unconventional and bold approach to workplace culture, Kathryn has helped diverse teams reimagine how they communicate, connect, and lead. Her sessions go far beyond inspiration, offering neuroscience-based frameworks and real-life stories that drive actionable behavioral change and shift organizational dynamics from the inside out.

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Unlocking Conversations That Drive Organizational Change

Bold, real, and engaging, Dr. Kathryn Preston delivers transformative keynotes that dismantle communication barriers, tackle hidden challenges like compassion fatigue, and ignite lasting engagement. A former professor, special needs doctor, and published expert in Fortune and Fast Company, she equips leaders with research-backed, real-world tools that drive measurable cultural change. Across industries, organizations trust her to spark conversations that matter and turn insight into action that sticks.

Keynote Speaker Kathryn Preston is known for transforming the way organizations communicate, collaborate, and lead. With a powerful blend of academic insight and real-world experience, she helps companies tackle the root causes of disengagement, miscommunication, and low workplace morale issues that traditional training often overlooks. A former professor at a top-tier university, celebrated researcher, and special needs doctor, Kathryn brings deep expertise in team dynamics, workplace culture, and leadership communication.

What sets Kathryn apart is her ability to identify and address compassion fatigue, a misunderstood driver of employee burnout and to foster sustainable engagement that goes beyond quick fixes. She specializes in helping organizations spark the kinds of conversations that unlock trust, innovation, and measurable change.

Her keynotes are grounded in data, yet delivered through immersive storytelling that resonates with both leaders and teams. Whether addressing dynamics between women in the workplace or breaking down cultural barriers that inhibit growth, Kathryn empowers organizations with tools they can immediately apply.

With features in Fortune and Fast Company, and a client base spanning healthcare, tech, logistics, and more, Kathryn is a trusted voice for progressive, action-driven culture change.

Book Kathryn Preston for your event if you're ready to move past surface-level solutions and into deeper, transformational dialogue that drives lasting results.

Customer Reviews

Deanna Zabel Global Internal Communications Executive

"Kathryn is the BEST presenter that I've ever experienced. She's relatable, insightful, funny and engaging. Loved it."

Leadership Attendee Leadership Development Conference

Electrifying! Kathryn is really great at keeping the audience engaged. She's an absolutely fantastic speaker. Relatable, insightful, knowledgeable, and even funny!

Healthcare Attendee National Healthcare Summit

Keynotes

Keynote by Kathryn Preston:

The Motivation Matrix: Proven Strategies That Actually Work to Build High-Performing, Culture- Driven Teams

Conventional motivation techniques often fail to create lasting engagement and productivity. Dr. Kathryn Preston breaks down the misconceptions surrounding motivation and reveals evidence-based strategies that truly drive performance and strengthen team culture.

By understanding what inspires individuals and teams to excel, attendees will gain practical methods to boost engagement, improve retention, and cultivate an environment where people thrive. A thought-provoking session that redefines how organizations approach motivation and success.

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Keynote by Kathryn Preston:

Becoming a Changemaker – Unlocking Limitless Growth in Ourselves & Our Teams

Fear often holds individuals and teams back from innovation and growth. Dr. Kathryn Preston explores the psychological impact of fear on workplace culture and leadership, offering strategies to navigate uncertainty, build trust, and foster resilience.

Through engaging storytelling and actionable insights, this session empowers professionals to embrace change, unlock sustainable motivation, and cultivate an environment where creativity and collaboration drive long-term success. A powerful guide to transforming obstacles into opportunities for growth.

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Keynote by Kathryn Preston:

Compassion Fatigue: The Emotional Cost of Caring

Kathryn Preston explores the hidden toll of people-centric professions, where the demands of caring for others can come at the expense of personal well-being. Originally identified in healthcare workers, compassion fatigue - marked by exhaustion, irritability and frustration - is now widespread across industries reliant on human connection, from client relations to HR.

Drawing from her experience as a former special needs healthcare provider and now a corporate performance coach, Kathryn offers data-driven insights and personal storytelling to help professionals recognize and navigate the pressures of their roles while reclaiming fulfilment and balance.

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The Silent Killer of Female Leaders: Why Your Company Can't Ignore Its "Mean Girl" Problem

Workplace relationships between women can shape career progress and leadership opportunities, yet the dynamics at play are rarely discussed. Dr. Kathryn Preston delves into the complexities of female team interactions, exposing how competition, unconscious biases, and workplace culture impact collaboration and professional growth.

With a direct yet empowering approach, she equips women with strategies to break toxic patterns, build genuine support networks, and foster environments where collective success takes priority over rivalry. A powerful reminder to redefine what it means to champion each other in the workplace.

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