What Speaking and Cooking Have in Common

I learned to cook. Small detail: when I was 40 years old.
For most of my life, recipes were an open invitation for anxiety.

Katherine KennedyOctober 23, 2017Storytelling, story coach, presentation coach

Client Announcement: Lucy Kalanithi's TED Talk

I'm thrilled to announce my client Lucy Kalanithi's TED Talk "What Makes Life Worth Living in the Face of Death" was recently posted on TED.com.

Katherine KennedyJune 17, 2017TED Talk, Lucy Kalanithi, public speaking coach, story coach

Three Reasons Hiring a Coach Leads to Greater Performance

For years, my husband would tell me how to pick up something - bend your knees! - the importance of stretching - hold for at least 30 seconds! - and why running without cross training is bad for you - it just is.

Katherine KennedyFebruary 28, 2017public speaking coach, story coach, presentation coach

You Can Feel Giddy, Too

What’s your initial response to having the chance to speak in front of others? Are you excited or are you full of dread?

Katherine KennedyAugust 31, 2016public speaking, stage fright, power posing, story coach

Why you need your WHY

I want to wake up every morning and know that I have been brought here for a reason. Don’t you?

You may wonder how I could struggle with this. Didn’t I spend 20 years devoted to an organization where lives were transformed as a result of my efforts?