Katty Kay

Washington-based Katty Kay is an award-winning journalist with a unique perspective on American politics and global affairs that comes from having lived and worked as a journalist all over the world.

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Katty was absolutely fantastic. The attendees loved her. Her comments couldn't have been more well suited for our audience. She's a very personable person which makes hosting so much easier. I am so glad that we were able to do this.

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Why you should book Katty Kay for your next event

With decades of frontline experience covering U.S. politics, global affairs, and economic upheaval for the BBC, Katty brings an authoritative and uniquely international perspective to the stage.
Katty’s keynote experience spans global corporations, elite summits, and leadership forums, making her a go-to voice for executive audiences seeking substance, insight, and relevance.
Host of acclaimed BBC documentaries and co-host of the hit podcast The Rest Is Politics US, Katty delivers high-impact analysis trusted by both policymakers and business leaders alike.

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Global Affairs Decoded: What Businesses Must Know Now

Katty Kay is an award-winning BBC journalist and six-time New York Times bestselling author who brings a global lens to leadership, politics, and women’s empowerment. With decades of experience reporting on the world’s most consequential events, Katty delivers sharp, actionable insights that help organizations navigate change, uncertainty, and cultural transformation. Her dynamic keynotes blend geopolitical expertise with groundbreaking research on confidence and power, especially for women, making her an invaluable voice for companies seeking to inspire bold leadership, inclusive growth, and resilient decision-making in today’s complex world.

Keynote Speaker Katty Kay is a renowned BBC journalist, six-time New York Times bestselling author, and global thought leader on leadership, confidence, and current affairs. With decades of experience reporting from Washington, D.C. and around the world, Katty is best known for her insightful analysis of U.S. politics, global economics, and social change.

Her deep understanding of international affairs, combined with a journalist’s eye for clarity and storytelling, makes her an exceptional speaker for corporate audiences seeking to navigate today’s complex business landscape.

Katty’s keynotes are grounded in real-world experience and research-based insights. Whether she’s addressing global leadership, women’s empowerment, or political uncertainty, Katty provides organizations with practical tools to make informed decisions, lead with confidence, and foster inclusive workplaces. Her bestselling books, including The Confidence Code and Womenomics, have inspired a generation of leaders to think and act more boldly.

Known for her dynamic delivery and authoritative presence, Katty customizes each presentation to align with the goals of your organization or event. She also excels as a moderator and interviewer, adding value to conferences and corporate gatherings of all sizes.

Book Katty Kay for your event to inspire your audience with a keynote that combines global intelligence, credible storytelling, and strategies for bold, confident leadership.

Customer Reviews

Margaret M. Timony Executive Director, Drug, Chemical & Associated Technologies Association

She may have been our best speaker (ever) - delightful and substantive and a pleasure to work with - our members just loved her.

Vice President, Public Affairs, HR Policy Association

We are still getting high praise from our members (and staff) on Katty Kay’s presentation. She definitely was one of the highlights of the conference and I have let my colleagues know that they should definitely consider her as a speaker for any future events.

Communications Manager, Government Affairs, National Association of REALTORS®

Wanted to let you know that Katty was fantastic!! Great way to end the conference session today. She is such a great speaker and her Q&A session was great and we could have went on forever if she didn’t have to catch a flight. She had a lot of interesting questions.

Executive Director, SAE Detroit Section

Thank you for joining us at the Deloitte 2017 World Meeting. It was a privilege for our most senior leaders to hear perspectives from you, David Cameron, and John Kerry. Your deft moderation of the discussion helped ensure a robust exchange of ideas on global trends and their impact on business. I know we will look back on your session as among the most memorable highlights of our time in Rome.

CEO, Deloitte Global

She was fantastic! Incredibly well received. So authentic and knowledgeable.

Director, Multi-Cultural Marketing Strategy, Northwestern Mutual

Thank you again for joining us for Baker McKenzie’s Global Diversity & Inclusion Forum last week. You were truly spectacular, and the program was extremely well-received by our people and clients.

Baker McKenzie’s Global Diversity & Inclusion Forum

Keynotes

Keynote by Katty Kay:

Decoding DC

News and politics are moving at lightning speed. Leaders in Washington, DC are upending everything we know about politics. Never has there been so much dramatic news. But what does it all mean – for you and your organization?

Longtime DC journalist Katty Kay has covered both the first and now the second Trump administrations and is well-sourced on both sides of the political aisle. She sorts through all the noise to explain what you really need to pay attention to – decoding what is performance and what is really changing America and the rest of the world. It has never been more important for business leaders to get an authoritative, objective take on events in Washington.

After years living and reporting around the globe, Katty marries her insider access with an outsider’s perspective, bringing a truly global perspective to American politics.

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Keynote by Katty Kay:

The Confidence Code

Confidence! With it, we can take on the world; without it, we don’t ask for raises, request that important meeting, or take risks. In the success equation, research shows that confidence is even more critical than competence. But what is confidence? Where does it come from? Are we born with it or do we acquire it? And why do women have less of it than their talents deserve?

This speech can be tailored to women or girls/parents and is based on Katty’s bestselling books on the subject. Katty Kay inspires audiences with the latest scientific research and anecdotes from her own career and the many women and girls she interviewed.

Katty’s experience is like that of so many women, even senior women, whose lack of confidence is what really holds them back. The good news then is that being confident is a choice. Katty’s talk inspires audiences to take action – to go outside their comfort zones, to try new hard things, to take risks, to be prepared to fail and to discover the secret to success.

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Keynote by Katty Kay:

Moderator, Discussion Leader, & Interviewer

As a journalist, Katty Kay regularly interviews scores of political dignitaries, business leaders, and cultural icons for her news broadcasts. She brings that talent to corporate, association, and organization events where she’s interviewed noted figures from a wide variety of backgrounds including Condoleezza Rice, Anna Wintour, Dan Levy, Michael Lewis, Cynt Marshall, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Carlo Ancelotti, Anoush Ansari and scores more.

The skill, grace and humor Katty brings to in-person and virtual events as a panel moderator, discussion leader, and interviewer will get the most out of her guest/panelists and create a memorable experience for the audience.

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