Hello! I'm Kate.
I can help you with the design and facilitation of events that people love, so that you can focus on the big picture.
How can I help you?
Event design and facilitation can be stressful, especially when the stakes are high, the dynamics are complex, or motivations are mixed - and you have other work to be getting on with.
With more than 15 years of experience, I can help you with any stage of an event - from the design and planning through to the hosting and follow-up.
My aim is always to help you create exceptional events.
What’s an exceptional event?
Well, for starters it’s one that neatly avoids the traps so many gatherings fall victim to: low turnout, apathetic engagement, unoriginal content, conversations that stay superficial, and connections that feel transactional. The kind of occasion where you spend half your time on your phone, and use a trip to the bathroom as a respite; where you promise limply to ‘stay in touch’ with a handful of people and can’t wait to scuttle home.
On the other hand, at an exceptional event, every seat is filled and every person is fully present. It’s welcoming and comfortable, but it has edge: people feel safe to contribute but also to challenge. You meet new, interesting people and have an easy way to find common threads. It finishes promptly, but you could have stayed much longer. And the people you’ve met, the conversations you’ve had? They’re just the beginning of a much longer story.
What kind of events can I support you with?
I can help with most events, but I have particular experience with the following:
high stakes conversations among senior execs with competing interests;
large networking events assembling a multitude of strangers from all sectors and all cultures;
innovation sessions that need to draw upon the full potential of each participant;
training workshops aiming to inspire and educate attendees in ways that stick (please note my work running The Social Gym);
multi-stage programmes that take an online cohort through a big transformation.
I’m based in London (UK), but am happy to travel.
My approach
I’m a behavioural designer by background, and have studied social psychology and group analysis extensively. My specialism is in anticipating complex group dynamics and finding creative ways to manage them and bring out the best in everyone. While each event is different, I’m always focused on how we can build trust and connection in the room, ensure that each guest finds and contributes value, that there is the right balance of ease and heat, and that the experience is, ultimately, uplifting.
I love to discuss new ideas! Please don’t hesitate to get in touch for an initial, exploratory conversation.
Next steps
Schedule a free exploratory call. We’ll discuss your ideas and your priorities, and you can get a sense of whether I’d be a good fit.
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Allow me to develop a plan, which we can refine together.
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I’ll support you in every way I can to ensure your event is a success.
I look forward to hearing from you!