In a world where leadership is increasingly tested by complexity, rapid change, and heightened expectations, Kate Thomas stands out as a keynote speaker who brings both depth and practical relevance to the global leadership conversation. With more than two decades immersed in executive leadership coaching, succession planning, and organizational effectiveness, Kate has become a trusted voice for senior leaders seeking clarity, confidence, and impact. Her keynote sessions resonate with executive audiences because they are grounded in real leadership challenges navigating transitions, aligning teams, and building cultures that can sustain growth. Kate does not speak in abstractions; she speaks from experience, insight, and a deep respect for the realities leaders face every day.

As the Founder of NewlandRock, Kate’s work sits at the intersection of leadership effectiveness, organizational culture, and talent strategy. She works closely with CxOs, senior leaders, and top teams who are stepping into new roles, managing succession, or leading through strategic transitions. This experience shapes her presence as a keynote speaker, enabling her to connect leadership theory with the lived experience of executives. Drawing on her background across multiple sectors and geographies including extensive work in the UK and internationally Kate offers audiences a nuanced understanding of how leadership impact is shaped by context, culture, and behavior.

A defining feature of Kate’s keynote speaking is her focus on leadership impact how leaders show up, the signals they send, and the ripple effects of their decisions on teams and organizations. Through stories, evidence-based insights, and practical frameworks, she challenges leaders to reflect on the foundations of their effectiveness. Her perspective is informed by having coached hundreds of leaders, facilitated senior team offsites, and delivered thousands of leadership assessments over her career. This depth allows her to address topics such as leadership transitions, succession readiness, and team alignment with credibility and authority, while keeping her message accessible and actionable.

Kate’s work is strongly influenced by behavioral science and systems thinking, an approach that also shapes her keynote themes. She explores how individual leadership capability, team dynamics, and organizational culture are deeply interconnected—and why sustainable performance depends on addressing all three. In her talks, she brings clarity to complex topics such as succession planning, talent strategy, and cultural transformation, helping leaders understand not only what needs to change, but how to make change stick. Her insights are particularly valuable for organizations seeking to future-proof themselves by embedding leadership capability and succession into the fabric of their culture.

Beyond the stage, Kate is also a respected thought leader, podcast host, and author. As the host of The Leadership Effectiveness Podcast, she engages with leaders and experts to explore what truly drives leadership impact in today’s organizations. Her book, The 4 Levers of Leadership Impact, distills years of coaching and assessment experience into a practical framework that leaders can apply immediately. These platforms enrich her keynote speaking, allowing her to draw on a broad range of perspectives and real-world examples that resonate with senior and executive audiences.

Based in the UK and working globally from London to Luxembourg, Sydney to San Francisco, Kate Thomas brings a global lens to leadership effectiveness while remaining deeply attuned to individual and organizational realities. As a keynote speaker, she is known for delivering sessions that are insightful, engaging, and grounded in practice, leaving leaders with clarity on their impact and confidence in their next steps. At a time when organizations are seeking leadership that is both human and effective, Kate’s voice offers a compelling blend of evidence, experience, and inspiration making her a standout keynote speaker shaping the future of leadership.

Kate Thomas is an Executive Leadership Coach, Founder of NewlandRock, Author of The 4 Levers of Leadership Impact, Host of The Leadership Effectiveness Podcast, and an internationally sought-after keynote speaker on leadership effectiveness and organizational culture.

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