Kate Sullivan

Kate Sullivan Speaking Topics

• Clarify Your Message

  Generate Unstoppable Engagement and Results for Your Next Event! Enlighten your audience with a powerful message that doesn’t just resonate—it transforms.

  Kate Sullivan specializes in igniting the passion and potential hiding within every frontline team. She has spent years traveling the world, sharing stories that inspire action, drive results, and reinforce an unshakeable culture. Her journey isn’t just a collection of speeches; it’s a testament to the power of authentic connection and motivation.

  Just like you, Sullivan has witnessed the magic that happens when teams are empowered to see their own impact. One moment that stands out to her was during a session with a group of healthcare professionals. They were exhausted, overwhelmed, and questioning their purpose. By the end of their time together, they weren’t just re-energized; they were a cohesive unit, united by a shared vision of excellence in patient care and service. That’s the kind of transformation Sullivan brings to every event.

  • Transform Complaints Into Raving Fans: Learn how to turn every dissatisfied customer into your biggest advocate.
  • Build an Unbreakable Culture: Foster resilience and collaboration that withstands any challenge.
  • Sell With Story: Master storytelling techniques that improve engagement and drive results.
  • Navigate Change with Confidence: Equip your teams with the mindset to thrive during transitions.
  • Empower Your Leadership: Inspire leaders to become champions of their teams’ successes.

  When you choose Sullivan as your motivational speaker, you’re not just booking a session, you’re investing in the future of your organization. Together, you’ll embark on a journey of growth and transformation that will leave your audience inspired and ready to take on any challenge.

• How to Connect with Any Person on Earth

  Unlocking the Power of Story, Presence, and Purpose

  In a world brimming with distractions, divided opinions, and surface-level interactions, the ability to truly connect is not just a nice-to-have—it’s a competitive advantage. Whether you’re leading a team, serving customers, building a brand, or simply navigating your everyday relationships, your power lies in your ability to build bridges—not walls.

  Kate Sullivan, Emmy Award-winning journalist and host of PBS’s "To Dine For," breaks bread with innovators, entrepreneurs, and cultural changemakers to discover the story behind their success. And if there’s one thing she's learned after sharing a table with everyone from CEOs to activists—it’s this: Anyone can connect with anyone when they lead with curiosity, empathy, and purpose.

  This keynote is a transformative experience designed to unlock the timeless tools of authentic connection. Drawing from personal stories, global interviews, and unforgettable dining moments, Sullivan will walk your audience through the proven steps to creating real rapport, meaningful dialogue, and unshakable trust—no matter who’s sitting across the table.

  • The Connection Code – Sullivan's 3-part method to go beyond small talk and into meaningful, magnetic conversation.
  • Story as a Superpower – How to use your personal story (and draw out others') to create instant, lasting bonds.
  • The Table is a Mirror – What shared meals have taught Sullivan about leadership, listening, and letting your guard down.
  • From Transaction to Transformation – Practical strategies to turn routine interactions into relationship-building moments.
  • The Energy Exchange – Why being fully present isn’t just respectful—it’s revolutionary.
  • Real Tools for Real Teams – How to bring this connection mindset to your workplace, leadership, and frontline interactions.

  This keynote is for:

  • Leaders and executives who want to build trust and inspire loyalty
  • Sales and customer service teams looking to deepen client relationships
  • Healthcare, hospitality, and frontline teams who need to reconnect with their “why”
  • Organizations undergoing change or seeking cultural revitalization
  • Anyone who wants to become a better communicator, connector, and storyteller

  Workshop Add-On:

  “Story Circles: A To Dine For Experience” Take the keynote one step further with an intimate, interactive breakout session where attendees experience guided storytelling around shared values and connection. Inspired by "To Dine For," this session turns attendees into active participants in the power of story and shared humanity.

• Storytelling for Business and Beyond....

  In today’s noisy, distracted world, facts alone don’t move people—stories do.

  Whether you're selling a product, leading a team, serving on the frontlines, or building a personal brand, your ability to tell a compelling story is what turns passive listeners into passionate believers. As an Emmy Award-winning journalist and host of PBS’s "To Dine For," Kate Sullivan has spent her career uncovering the heart of the world’s most inspiring stories—over shared meals, across cultures, and inside the boardrooms of some of the world’s most impactful brands.

  In this keynote, Sullivan reveals the secrets behind great storytelling—not just for the screen or stage, but for the boardroom, breakroom, and beyond. This is more than a presentation—it’s a call to awaken the stories within your team, your brand, and yourself.

  • The Storytelling Framework That Works – Learn a simple, repeatable formula for telling stories that influence and resonate.
  • The “To Dine For” Method – Discover how the art of conversation, curiosity, and listening fuels unforgettable storytelling.
  • Story as Strategy – How to use storytelling to sell, inspire, lead, and solve problems inside any organization.
  • Make It Personal, Make It Matter – Find and share your authentic story to build trust and emotional connection with any audience.
  • Beyond the Script – Learn how presence, tone, and vulnerability elevate even the most basic business communication.
  • From Transactional to Transformational – Explore real examples of how storytelling turned disengaged teams, skeptical customers, and disconnected leaders into purpose-driven advocates.

  This keynote is for:

  • Sales and marketing professionals seeking to stand out and drive engagement
  • Leaders looking to inspire and connect across departments and hierarchies
  • Entrepreneurs, creatives, and founders wanting to shape their brand story
  • Frontline teams who want to create deeper, more human interactions
  • Organizations undergoing transformation or rebranding
  • Anyone who wants to harness the power of narrative in life and work

  Workshop Add-On

  "Your Story, Your Superpower" – A breakout workshop or extended session where attendees uncover and craft their own story for business, leadership, or personal impact—using techniques inspired by "To Dine For" and real-world narrative principles.