Speaker Katty Kay is an award-winning anchor for BBC News based in Washington, DC. In her keynotes, Katty displays a deep understanding of current political events, drawing on her international background. She is also a strong advocate for women in business and a popular speaker on women’s issues.
Katty is the lead anchor for BBC World News America and co-anchor of Beyond 100 Days, a program covering the Trump administration. Katty frequently interviews top U.S. and international newsmakers. Her broadcast from Washington is seen globally on BBC News network.
As a broadcaster, Katty covers global affairs and American politics for a worldwide audience. Katty has reported on four U.S. presidential elections, as well as financial crashes, wars, sex scandals, and more. Not only a talented speaker Katty Kay makes a great moderator, host, interviewer, and facilitator.
Keynote Speaker – Political Events, American Politics, and Women’s Issues
Katty is a popular speaker who addresses current political events. Using her deep insights into global affairs, she looks beyond the headlines and provides valuable insights on the top stories making news right now. These can include the challenges facing the President and Congress, the outlook for the next major U.S. election, global economic news, world trouble spots, diplomatic dustups, terrorism, and more.
Furthermore, she is equally passionate about women’s issues and serves as an inspiration to women around the world.
Co-author – The Confidence Code, The Confidence Code for Girls, and Womenomics
Speaker Katty Kay is co-author of three New York Times best sellers.
Most recently, The Confidence Code for Girls was released in April 2018 and debuted at the #1 spot on The New York Times bestseller list. The empowering, entertaining guide gives girls the essential yet elusive code to becoming bold, brave, and fearless.
The Confidence Code inspires women to understand that confidence – the lynchpin of success – is a choice. In this book, Katty shows ways to break out of comfort zones and take risks that pay off. It’s a perfect starter kit for women on a journey of personal development.
In her first book, Womenomics: Write Your Own Rules for Success, speaker Katty Kay examined the workplace revolution and inspired women to take control, dream big and discover a different way of weaving work into their lives – and in the process create more profitable companies with happier and more productive employees.
Speaker Katty Kay’s Background
As the daughter of a British diplomat, Katty was born in the UK but grew up in the Middle East. She has lived in Europe, Africa, and Asia. Pretty much all over the world. Kay’s fresh perspective on American politics and international affairs is deeply rooted in this global background.
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