Keynotes + Speaking

Book Katie for Your Event
Book Katie for Your Event

Keynote Speaker | Leadership & Communication Expert

Katie Neal is a leadership and communication expert who helps high-achieving professionals show up with clarity, confidence, and impact.

An award-winning communicator and executive coach to leaders at Amazon, Microsoft, and NVIDIA, she partners with organizations to elevate leadership performance, strengthen team communication, and drive employee engagement.

Book Katie for Your Event
Book Katie for Your Event

  • “Katie Neal brought an incredible blend of professionalism, warmth, and insight to her presentation with the Women’s Business Center of Kentucky. Her ability to connect with participants—whether seasoned entrepreneurs or those just getting started—was immediate and genuine. Katie doesn’t just share knowledge; she sparks action. Her engaging style, relatable examples, and clear expertise inspired our attendees to think bigger, move forward with confidence, and take tangible steps toward their business goals. We are grateful for her leadership and look forward to working with her again.”

    Devanny King

    Executive Director, Women’s Business Center of Kentucky

  • "Katie Neal presented 'Think Like a Spokesperson' at the Commerce Lexington @330 Series event. She was engaging, insightful, and practical, equipping attendees with clear strategies to communicate more effectively and confidently. Katie’s expertise and style made her session both impactful and useful in so many ways. I highly recommend her as a speaker for any organization looking to strengthen communication and leadership presence."

    Liz Bennett

    Events/Communications Specialist, Commerce Lexington

  • “Katie Neal was the obvious choice to lead the important discussion about mental health at our 2025 PRSA East Central District Conference. We strive to help PR professionals be the best version of themselves through commitment to self-care and Katie is the best advocate we know. I highly recommend Katie to any organization that values the vitality of its members and seeks a genuine and generous guide toward personal and professional fulfillment.”

    Mark Pompilio

    Chair, Public Relations Society of America East Central District

  • “Phenomenal job at soliciting interaction/ participation with the session attendees and really engaging.... We need this at EVERY KSPE."

    Conference Attendee

    Kentucky Society of Professional Engineers

  • "'Energetic communicator' is the phrase that comes to mind when I think about Katie."

    Claire Machamer

    SVP of Communications and Marketing, Berklee College of Music

The Perfectionism Trap: The Hidden Cost of Doing It Right

Ever feel like your worth depends on getting everything exactly right? In this TEDx talk, I reveal how perfectionism often masquerades as ambition while quietly fueling fear, anxiety, and missed opportunities.

Drawing on research, personal stories, and my experience coaching high achievers, I explain how the drive for control keeps us busy and stuck. With practical tools to clarify your values, quiet your inner critic, and choose progress over perfection, I offer instead a powerful invitation: Stop perfecting your story and start living it.

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