Book Kate to Speak

Constraint-Driven Innovation • Institutional Transformation • 100% Engagement

The Speaker Who Proves It Works

When Kate had only 1 hour weekly with her 9-year-old son Gabriel during their separation, they turned that constraint into a #1 Amazon bestseller and a methodology achieving 100% engagement across 465 children in 9 schools, validated by gold-standard research.

Kate doesn't theorise. She proves.

20 years building award-winning organizations. Parliamentary testimony accepted. BBC News featured. International bestseller co-author.

One Format, Your Format, Your Topic, Your Audience.

Conversational Interview

£7,500

Kate is interviewed on stage by your host, moderator, or journalist. Natural dialogue. Real stories. Audience stays engaged.

60-75 minutes total:

45 minutes conversation
15 minutes audience Q&A

What you get:

Kate provides suggested interview questions in advance
30-minute prep call with your interviewer
Digital resources for attendees
7-day follow-up support

Why this works: More engaging than standard keynote. Feels like BBC interview, not corporate presentation. Kate adapts in real-time to what your audience wants to explore.

Four topics to choose from:

"Constraint Drives Breakthrough" - Innovation, leadership, entrepreneurship
"100% Engagement Framework" - Culture, participation, inclusion
"Evidence That Changes Institutions" - Policy, reform, accountability
"Therapeutic Power of Voice" - Wellbeing, trauma, healing

Not sure which fits your audience? Tell us about your event and we'll recommend.

Who Books Kate?

Education - Conferences, school leadership summits, teacher training

Corporate - Innovation conferences, leadership summits, change management

Healthcare - Mental health summits, therapeutic forums, wellbeing conferences

Government - Policy conferences, institutional reform, public sector innovation

Community - Parenting conferences, literary festivals, family wellbeing events

Why Book Kate

Research Validated:

100% engagement across 465 children (gold-standard Classic Grounded Theory)
Published in peer-reviewed journals
Presentations Accepted at European Conference on Education, British Psychological Society

Proven Results:

#1 Amazon bestseller (US)
Parliamentary testimony accepted (UK Public Accounts Committee, 2025)
100% engagement
UNICEF explored methodology for global distribution

Media Featured:

BBC News, Yorkshire Post, Times Radio, MSN International
Canadian Teacher Magazine, TEACH Magazine

20 Years Building:

4 award-winning healthcare clinics
9 schools implementing StoryQuest
Business Person of the Year, Cirencester Chamber of Commerce

Why Book Kate for Your Education Event?

She Proved It Works

Not theory from a university lab. Real methodology developed under real constraint, validated by independent research across 285 children.

The Credentials

✅ 100% engagement validated by gold-standard Classic Grounded Theory research
✅ International bestseller co-author (The Adventures of Gabriel)
✅ 7 schools successfully implementing StoryQuest
✅ Parliamentary testimony accepted on institutional transformation
✅ International conferences - European Conference on Education, Barcelona Conference on Education, British Psychological Society
✅ Published - TEACH Magazine (Canada), Canadian Teacher Magazine, academic journals
✅ Media featured - BBC Radio, Yorkshire Post, MSN International

Frequently Asked Questions

What if we don't have an interviewer?

Does this work virtually?

Can we do traditional keynote instead

What's included in the speaking fee?

What about travel costs?

Can we record?

The Bottom Line

Kate created a #1 bestseller during forced separation.

She achieved 100% engagement validated by gold-standard research.

She contributed evidence accepted by UK Parliament.

She doesn't inspire. She proves.

And she's most powerful in conversational interview format.

£7,500 | 60-75 minutes | Conversational interview + audience Q&A

Speaking Enquiry

Include:

Event name, date, location
Audience size and sector
Which topic interests you (or unsure)

We'll respond within 2 business day

Speaking Bureaus Welcome | International Education Conferences | Multi-Academy Trust Inquiries Encouraged

NEED SOMETHING DIFFERENT? Tell us all about it.

"Every Child Has A Story. We Make Sure It's Heard."

Kate Markland
Creator, StoryQuest Methodology
Co-Author, The Adventures of Gabriel International Bestseller Series, Conference Speaker