International Youth Motivational Speaker kate Gladdin
Are you looking for an inspiring speaker who leaves a lasting impact on your students?
“A lot of times I struggle with anxiety so hearing what you said about how I can change my outlook on situations and how that can change my attitude really shifted my perceptions.”
- Student, Idaho Falls High School
CLICK ON THE VIDEO BELOW TO WATCH KATE IN ACTION WITH STUDENTS AND HEAR THEIR FEEDBACK..
Resilience is a skill that can be learned.
And students need it now more than ever.
Kate’s Aussie accent (along with her wonderful sense of humor) grabs student's attention. She keeps them engaged by sharing her heartfelt journey of overcoming a family tragedy and teaching useful strategies to help students be more resilient during the tough stuff in life.
“Out of all the speakers, your words spoke to me the most..
I was at the Multi-State Student Leadership Convention and out of all the speakers, your words are the ones that really resonated and spoke to me the most! Everything you said I felt in my heart and you story was truly inspiring! You were incredible and I am so glad I got to hear you speak!" - 10th Grader from the 2021 Multi-State Student Leadership Convention.
“I usually zone out of school assemblies but with yours I was fascinated..
Usually, I zone out of school assemblies but with yours I was fascinated and kept track of all the things I want to work toward. You’ve encouraged me to practice your 3 R’s.” - Rigby Middle School Student, Idaho.
Students enjoy learning from Kate and walk away from her presentations inspired to face their life’s unique pressures and challenges in positive new ways. Kate is an energetic spark—she’s uplifting, relatable, and fun!
Now living in the USA, Kate is on a mission to help teens navigate life with more resilience, optimism, and courage—in high school and for the rest of their lives.
What students say about Kate’s presentations:
Teen Resilience Presentation
Duration // 1 hour
For middle & high school students.
PRESENTATION OVERVIEW:
Kate combines her expertise as a certified life coach with the powerful journey of rebuilding her life after the loss of her sister.
Students learn about the power of their own choices. They learn how to take responsibility for their personal responses to unforeseen and unwelcome circumstances by developing a 'growth mindset.'
Armed with relatable, relevant, and practical tips to develop a growth mindset every day, students will be able to apply their new skills and adopt an improved sense of emotional empowerment and resilience during difficult times.
PRESENTATION OUTCOMES:
Students will develop their resilience skills through:
Recognising and evaluating the impact of negative thoughts and self-talk
Understanding cognitive-behaviour connection between their thoughts, feelings and reactions
Learning a simple tool to change unhelpful thoughts and reframe negative beliefs
Strategies to develop a growth mindset during adversity
Understanding the core beliefs of resilient people
Knowing where and who to ask for help
