CREATE the GOOD
Resilience speaker Kate Gladdin knows that positivity isn’t what fuels resilience. Purpose is.
She teaches teams, leaders, and individuals how to create better outcomes in the midst of unexpected change, loss, and burnout. Science-backed frameworks.
Real results. No fake smiles required.
“Just Stay Positive” might be making things worse.
The last thing burned-out people need is another speaker telling them to look on the bright side.
Pep talks don’t create resilience. Even when they’re well-meaning, they shut down honest conversations, make capable employees feel dismissed, and leave leaders wondering why expensive wellness initiatives aren’t working.
What your team needs isn’t just an hour of aspirational inspiration. It’s language, permission, and practical tools to use when the pressure is high and the answers aren’t so obvious. That’s where Kate Gladdin’s proven 3R Strategy comes in, shifting the team from reactivity to response-ability.
KATE’S STORY
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Why Kate gets it
Kate Gladdin has rebuilt her purpose after unthinkable loss. Twice.
At 20, Kate’s sister Nicole was killed by a reckless driver overseas. Twelve years later, her mum Julie was also killed by a reckless driver in Wyoming; the exact same nightmare on repeat. Instead of forcing herself to find non-existent positives, Kate asked one grounded, practical question: “What good can I create?”
That shift — from passive acceptance to purposeful action — became the foundation for advocacy, government-backed education programs, a non-profit that’s helped hundreds of thousands of young people, and a resilience framework that helps leaders and teams respond constructively when life and work hit hard. Kate blends stories with strategies so people don’t just feel inspired, they leave equipped to Create the Good.
Trusted. Proven. Battle-Tested.
Led by her 3R Strategy, Kate Gladdin creates impact you can justify when the stakes are high.
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OKAY, NOW WHAT?
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Resilience Keynotes for teams who are done with fluff
Kate gives high-impact keynotes for people and organizations navigating real change.
When you book Kate Gladdin, your team gets tools they can use immediately — and that leaders can reference, reinforce, and build on long afterwards. These are funny, emotional, practical, and deeply human talks that place purpose over positivity and action over platitudes. Perfect for:
Company-wide events and leadership summits
Women’s conferences
HR, People & Culture, and L&D audiences
Teams navigating rapid change
Leaders who need buy-in from skeptical employees
What the decision-makers are saying
1:1 LIFE COACHING
When you’re in the middle of “now what?”
You're not the first high-performer to feel stuck, anxious, or like you're spinning your wheels. Kate's coaching cuts through the noise and gets you back in control.
KATE’S BOOK
“Okay,
Now What? ”
A roadmap for resilience when life gets tough.
Okay, Now What? is Kate’s guide to navigating life’s hardest moments without denial, platitudes, or toxic positivity. Rooted in her 3 Rs framework, this book is for anyone standing in the aftermath of change and ready to create something meaningful.
A resilience podcast that helps you create the good
Perspective, strategies, stories, and interviews for the “Now What?” moments.
Tune into Kate Gladdin’s podcast and explore what it actually takes to move forward when life doesn’t go to plan.
Give your people something they can actually use
Purpose-driven frameworks. Not positive thinking pep talks.
Your people don’t need another corporate keynote speaker. They need Kate.
