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Katty Kay is a Washington DC-based Special Correspondent, award-winning journalist, and bestselling author.
She has given global perspectives on American politics and global affairs, and has experience working in Europe, Japan, the Middle East, South Africa, and the U.S throughout her career. She has worked for the BBC for over three decades, and has covered everything from financial crashes to world trouble spots, sex scandals, global affairs, politics, and six U.S Presidential elections.
She is currently a contributor to MSNBC, and U.S Special Correspondent for BBC Studios, and frequently works from the U.S and Europe.
Katty Kay has co-authored a number of books, four of which have been New York Times’ bestsellers. She is also a popular and engaging keynote speaker, moderator, interviewer, and event host.
Katty Kay has contributed to, and featured in a number of publications, such as Forbes magazine and The New York Times.
She is also the author of six bestselling books, including:
– Womenomics: Write Your Own Rules for Success (2009; re-released in 2010)
– The Confidence Code: The Science and Art of Self-Assurance: What Women Should Know (2014): a New York Times bestseller
– The Confidence Code for Girls: Taking Risks, Messing Up, and Becoming Your Amazingly Imperfect, Totally Powerful Self (2018): a New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestseller.
– The Confidence Code for Girls Journal: A Guide to Embracing Your Amazingly Imperfect, Totally Powerful Self (2019)
– Living the Confidence Code: Real Girls. Real Stories. Real Confidence. (2021): an instant New York Times #1 bestseller
– The Power Code: More Joy. Less Ego. Maximum Impact for Women (and Everyone) (2023)
– Global Politics
– Washington Politics
– The Role of the Media
– Women and Confidence
– Workplace Advice for Women
– Raising Confident Girls
– Women and Leadership
As a journalist, Katty has interviewed a range of huge names across politics, business, and entertainment, such as Anna Wintour, Anoush Ansari, Carlo Ancelotti, Condoleezza Rice, Cynt Marshall, Dan Levy, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Michael Lewis.
America From a Different Angle
Since emerging from the COVID pandemic, America is grappling with unprecedented cultural, economic, political, social, technological, and workplace change. Global events such as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and Russia’s close ties with China further complicate the political and economic picture for the U.S. Katty gives audiences the latest news from Washington unpacking politics and policies and their impact.
A Global Update
The pandemic is proof that the world can change in an instant. It decimated economies, increased nationalism, and raised internal tensions in most developed countries. Leaders were under the spotlight, and politicians used the crisis to seizure control. Katty has reported on the drivers of political change for over 30 years, and she brings her global perspective to audiences, unpacking insights to help them understand more clearly the forces at play around the world.
The Power Code – More Joy, Less Ego. Maximum Impact For Women (and Everyone)
New research shows that women don’t want power; the cost of getting it is too high and it appears unappealing. But companies do better with women in leadership roles, countries do better with women in political office; so what will it take for women to take the reins? Katty suggests we need to change the meaning of power and the routes to lead to it, helping women to focus on using power to make positive changes.
The Confidence Code
With confidence we can take on the world; without it, we don’t ask for raises, take risks, or ask for that important meeting. Research shows that confidence is even more critical than competence, but what is confidence, and where does it come from? And why do women have less of it than their talents deserve? Katty can tailor this talk to women or girls and is based on her bestselling books on the subject, inspiring audiences with the latest research and anecdotes form her own career.
Katty has worked with hundreds of global companies, including the likes of Accenture, Adobe Systems, American Association for Justice, American Hospital Association, Aon, BAE Systems, Bank of America, Business Software Alliance, Cambridge Investment Research Inc, Central Association of College and University Business Officers, Commonwealth Advisors Inc, Costco, Deloitte, Deutsche Bank, Edison Electric, Emma Willard School, Four Seasons, Goldman Sachs, Hilton, Integrating Women Leaders, J.P Morgan, KPMG LLP, McCain Foods Limited, Motor and Equipment Manufacturers Association.
Plus: The National Potato Council, Nestle Mexico, Partnership to Fight Infectious Disease, PNC, Public Relations Society of America, Raymond James Financial, Regions Bank, Society for Human Resource Management, Toyota Motor North America, Trinity University, UBS Investment Bank, University of Michigan, US Council for International Business, Walmart, Women’s Business Enterprise National Council, WTS International, and World’s Leader’s Group.
Katty is natural and easy going, yet professional. Really enjoyed her.
Kestra Financial
The conversation was absolutely lovely. Katty is such a joy to listen to and so relatable and understandable.
Toyota
Katty Kay was a huge hit with the attendees at NY Cash Exchange! She did a great job of creating a current events message geared to our group’s primary areas of interest and her presentation style was very polished and professional.
Ruzek Management
You were truly spectacular, and the program was extremely well received by our people and clients.
Baker McKenzie’s Global Diversity and Inclusion Forum
She was fantastic! Incredibly well received. So authentic and knowledgeable.
Northwestern Mutual
She may have been our best speaker ever – delightful and substantive and a pleasure to work with.
HR Policy Association
Your deft moderation of the discussion helped ensure a robust exchange of ideas on global trends and their impact on business.
Deloitte Global
Katty did an amazing job!
Great Western Bank
Thank you for being such a great keynote speaker. Your presentation touched our entire membership. The way you set the table with your message of where America fits in today’s Global Economy, was quite skilful and eye-opening for those attending.
Florida Public Pension Trustees Association
Your comments and analysis of domestic and international matters was very well received and enjoyed by everyone I spoke with afterwards. Your genuine approach to the audience was refreshing and made personal by your wonderful smile and personality.
American Cotton Shippers Association