Kathy’s passion and strategic approach to Purpose connect the aspirational to the practical. She is engaging, energetic and makes you want to take action.”
—Emmy Negrin, Discord
We’re in a paradigm shift.
The businesses that win are the ones bold enough to evolve.
Purpose isn’t a trend.
It’s your unfair advantage.
“Amazing presentation!”
—Mark Cranston, SKYGEN
“Kathy was fantastic!”
—Conor O’Malley, AIHA
“I’ve been to a lot of these conferences over the years and Kathy Varol was by far my favorite speaker.”
—Jeremy Cullifer, CGA Strategic Conference
Wow! Loved Kathy’s presentation. Very inspiring.”
—Attendee, cityCurrent conference
We came out more clear, unified, and specific about what steps we wanted to take to evolve our strategy. The benefits of clarity and simplicity cannot be emphasized enough.”
—Alexis Haass, Arcadis
Kathy is a force for change. An inspiring speaker that energized us to aim higher, while sharing the tools to implement change.”
—Alexa Andersen, Lululemon
Kathy has the extraordinary ability to translate complex data points into accessible, transformative storytelling. Her passion, presence and ability to bring the audience along on the journey has helped steer many in pursuit of Purpose, from senior executives to grassroots community leaders. Motivator, thought leader and impactful strategist – Kathy has the ability to accelerate purpose missions effortlessly.”
—Ayesha Martin, Adidas
Each keynote is built to provoke, energize, and equip.
I use real-world business strategy, sharp insights, and just enough fire to wake the room up.
Become Remarkable. Accelerate Growth.
Standing out in a noisy marketplace starts with meaning.
Purpose makes brands unforgettable—and wildly profitable.
In this keynote, I share my 4-step Brand Purpose Model:
A blueprint to align your team, unlock innovation, and win the hearts of your consumers.
Fix What’s Broken. Build What’s Next.
ESG isn’t red tape—it’s the roadmap.
It’s how you future-proof your business, increase resilience, and lead with integrity.
In this keynote, I break ESG down into a practical, actionable framework.
No fluff. Just stories, strategies, and a path to setting the gold standard in your industry.
Accelerating Innovation Across Every Industry.
Sustainability isn’t a checkbox. It’s a competitive edge.
In this keynote, I highlight three game-changing areas of sustainable innovation—
and show how companies across sectors are turning them into growth engines.
You’ll leave with real-world examples, bold ideas, and a vision for what’s possible.
Purpose. People. Culture.
If you want exponential growth, you need to tend the roots.
In this keynote, I reveal how businesses that prioritize purpose, people, and culture
don’t just perform better—they become better.
Real stories. Practical tools. Cultural transformation with teeth.