Katty Kay, Speaker | US Special Correspondent For BBC Studios, Author

Katty Kay

Speaker, U.S. Special Correspondent For BBC Studios, Journalist, Author

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Washington

Gain unique insights into global political dynamics and navigate change with Katty Kay, speaker, award-winning journalist, and U.S. special correspondent for BBC Studios.

Katty Kay | Speaker Biography

Award-winning journalist with insight on American politics

U.S. special correspondent for BBC Studios

Co-author of bestselling books on women's empowerment

Katty Kay is an award-winning journalist with a global perspective on American politics and global affairs. Currently a U.S. special correspondent for BBC Studios, she hosts TV documentaries, presents a podcast series, and writes a weekly column. Katty is also a regular contributor and substitute host on MSNBC's Morning Joe.

She is a co-author of four New York Times bestselling books and is known for her engaging speaking and moderating skills. Katty is passionate about helping women turn their thoughts into action and develop a confident mindset. She has co-authored five books with Claire Shipman, including two #1 bestsellers, focusing on women, success, and work. Their books encourage women to take control, dream big, and create a better work-life balance. They also explore the importance of confidence in achieving success. Katty and Claire have recently released a book specifically for girls, empowering them to embrace their imperfections and become fearless.

In addition to her professional accomplishments, Katty has been featured in pop culture, including being the answer to a question on Jeopardy and being portrayed in a skit on Saturday Night Live. Katty offers keynote speeches on various topics, including the power of women, navigating change in America, the importance of confidence, and global political dynamics. She provides unique insights based on her extensive experience and global perspective.

Why Should You Book Katty Kay?

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Featured Sessions

A Global Update

The world can change in an instant. The pandemic decimated economies, increased nationalism, and raised internal tensions in America and most developed countries. Leaders and political systems were under the spotlight and authoritarian politicians used the crisis to seize control. Most recently, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine initiated a global response the likes of which we’ve not seen since WWII. The shift in the global power structure cannot be overestimated. What’s next? How Will China factor into this? Katty Kay Has reported on the drivers of global political change for over three decades. As a Brit who’s lived and worked on four continents, Katty brings her instinctively global perspective to audiences – unpacking insights to help them understand more clearly the forces at play around the world and their likely impact.

America From A Different Angle

Emerging from the pandemic, America is grappling with unprecedented social, cultural, workplace, economic, political, and technological change. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine – and its new closer ties with China – further complicate the political and economic picture for the U.S. In this speech, veteran journalist Katty Kay gives audiences the latest news from Washington – unpacking politics and policies and their impact. As someone who’s worked and lived in Asia, Europe, Middle East, Africa and (since 1996) Washington, D.C., Katty looks at America’s challenges through a global lens. As a result, her insights are unique and refreshing. Even-handed with a light dose of British humor, Katty reminds audiences to keep the challenges in perspective.

The Confidence Code

Confidence! With It, we can take on the world; without it, we don’t ask for raises, request that important meeting, or take risks. In the success equation, research shows that confidence is even more critical than competence. But what is confidence? Where Does it come from? Are We born with it or do we acquire it? And Why do women have less of it than their talents deserve? This Speech can be tailored to women or girls/parents and is based on Katty’s bestselling books on the subject. Katty Kay inspires audiences with the latest scientific research and anecdotes from her own career and the many women and girls she interviewed. Katty’s experience is like that of so many women, even senior women, whose lack of confidence is what really holds them back. The good news then is that being confident is a choice. Katty’s talk inspires audiences to take action – to go outside their comfort zones, to try new hard things, to take risks, to be prepared to fail and to discover the secret to success.

Featured Projects

The Confidence Code: The Science and Art of Self-Assurance

The Power Code

Session Feedback

"FYI – Katty is killing this presentation! She is so natural and easy going, yet professional. Really enjoyed her. Thank you for another great pick!” — Kestra Financial (VIRTUAL EVENT)

“Katty Kay was a huge hit with the attendees at NY Cash Exchange! She did a great job of creating a current events message geared to our group’s primary areas of interest and her presentation style was very polished and professional. Her humor provided a welcome balance. Perhaps the highest point was the Q&A session. She is obviously very well informed and quick minded. We would certainly book her again.” — Managing Director, Ruzek Management

“I can’t begin to describe how well Katty connected with our audience. She really resonated with the group as a single presenter discussing politics in DC and the obvious partisanship and discord that threaten our political representatives to govern. Interestingly, she does not give the press a free ride either, as too often, be it television or radio, the media has turned nearly as partisan as our politics. She was engaging, confident and yet self-deprecating at the same time.” —President/CEO, NABCA