Book Kate Markland
Transform Adversity into Agency with StoryQuest
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Ignite Your Event with the Adversity to Agency Expert
Kate Markland is a global keynote speaker who empowers leaders to turn any crisis into opportunity using her neuroscience-backed StoryQuest™ Framework.
What is the StoryQuest Framework™?
The proven system Kate uses to transform adversity into agency, battle-tested across healthcare (ACL injury prevention), business (call centre wellbeing), education (Bradford schools transformation), and personal challenges (family trauma to bestselling books).
Kate doesn't just teach transformation, she's lived it and applied it across multiple domains. The framework she shares has been tested in real-world adversity.
Speaking Topics
The StoryQuest Framework: Your System for Transformation
Perfect for: Leaders facing organisational change, crisis, or stagnation
The Challenge: 70% of change initiatives fail because leaders lack a proven transformation system
What Kate Delivers: The exact framework she's used to prevent athlete injuries, reduce call centre burnout, and transform disengaged students into empowered storytellers.
Key Takeaways:
- The neuroscience of why stories drive lasting change
- How to reframe any crisis as an opportunity
- The 4-step StoryQuest process your team can use immediately
- Real case studies from healthcare, business, and education
Format: Keynote with Q&A
Crisis Leadership: Leading Through Uncertainty
Perfect for: Senior executives and leaders facing high-stakes challenges
The Challenge: 80% of leaders feel unprepared for crisis management
What Kate Delivers: Learn to lead through uncertainty with resilience and storytelling, inspired by Kate's journey from elite rowing to founding four award-winning clinics through multiple crises.
- The psychology of crisis leadership
- How to maintain team morale during uncertainty
- Storytelling techniques to inspire confidence
- Building antifragile organisations
Format: Keynote with Q&A
From Adversity to Agency: Lessons Across Industries
Perfect for: Mixed audiences, conferences, and diverse leadership teams
The Challenge: Organisations struggle to learn from failures and transform challenges into growth
What Kate Delivers: Explore how Kate used StoryQuest to transform athlete injuries, workplace stress, student disengagement, and personal trauma - proving the framework works anywhere.
Key Takeaways:
- Pattern recognition across different types of adversity
- How to apply StoryQuest to any challenge
- Building a culture of resilience and growth
- Real transformation stories from 4 different industries
Format: Keynote or panel discussion
Why Choose Kate?
Proven Track Record
Award-winning owner of four physiotherapy clinics, elite athlete, and bestselling author who has transformed challenges across multiple industries.
Science-Backed Methods
All frameworks are grounded in neuroscience research. Stories are 22x more memorable than facts alone, making transformation stick.
Innovation Leader
Developed ACL injury prevention program (2014), led workplace wellbeing initiatives, and created breakthrough educational methods.
Trusted Media Voice
Featured on BBC Radio, Yorkshire Post, Times Radio, and multiple publications as an expert on resilience and transformation.
What's Included When You Book Kate
- Pre-event consultation call to customise content
- Tailored StoryQuest framework for your specific challenges
- Professional speaker kit and technical requirements
- Post-event follow-up resources and action guides
- Virtual or in-person delivery options available
- Optional workshop extension for deeper engagement
Book Kate to Inspire Your Team
Book Kate for your next leadership event, conference, or team transformation.
1 Clarity Call
Schedule a 15-minute consultation to discuss your event needs and audience challenges
2 Custom Proposal
Receive a personalised speaking proposal with tailored content and clear investment details
3 Transform Your Audience
Kate delivers a powerful, customised presentation that creates lasting change