Kath Koschel

Founder of the Kindness Factory™ ; Author of "Kindness: What Surviving on the Kindness of Strangers Taught Me about Perspective, Connection and Happiness"

Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Athlete, Author, Business Leadership, Culture, Ethics & Integrity, Executive Leadership, Human Resources, Inspirational, Leadership, Mindset, Motivational, Non-Fiction Authors, Overcoming Adversity, Personal Growth, Psychology, Resilience, Social Sciences, Storytelling, Teamwork & Teambuilding
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Kath Koschel Biography

Kath Koschel is a survivor who has overcome incredible odds and unimaginable tragedy to inspire ordinary people to do extraordinary things. Koschel is a former cricketer and Ironman competitor whose world came crashing down when she broke her back twice in the span of five years and was told that she would never walk again. Instead, she faced the challenges head-on and defied all medical prognosis by teaching herself to walk again on three separate occasions. In the midst of these harrowing experiences, she believes she experienced two things in large amounts: adversity and kindness.

After re-learning to walk for the second time in her life, this realization kickstarted a 2-month journey around Australia which relied solely on the kindness of strangers. No cash, credit card food or water – and no help from family or friends! Now the author of a bestselling book, "Kindness," Koschel shares some of the insights learned on this trip and has transferred these learnings from book form to keynote on stages around the world.

Driven by a passion to spread gratitude and kindness in the world, she founded Kindness Factory™ with the goal of encouraging one million acts of kindness. To date, Kindness Factory has recorded over seven million acts of kindness and is now a registered not-for-profit in two countries.

An internationally sought after speaker, Koschel has worked with and consulted to some of the biggest and most well-known companies and brands in the world to help them achieve perspective, resilience, good culture, wellbeing and of course, kindness.

Through her company Kind Group™, she has built and designed tools that assist organizations and individuals to capture and understand their personal and collective strengths, allowing for bespoke workplace programs and individual coaching.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 05/28/2026.

Kath Koschel Speaking Topics

  • Leading Through Change: Grit, Grace and Getting On With It (GGG)

    Change isn’t always chosen— but how you show up in the face of it defines everything. With a story that redefines resilience, Kath Koschel brings a fresh perspective on navigating uncertainty, leading with empathy, and turning challenges into catalysts for growth. Change is about stepping up, staying grounded, and helping your team do the same when everything’s shifting around them. Kath shares her extraordinary story of navigating life-altering setbacks— including multiple spinal injuries and the loss of loved ones— to illuminate how individuals and organizations can thrive amidst disruption. She offers practical strategies to embrace uncertainty, reframe obstacles, and build a mindset that sees change not as a threat, but as an opportunity for reinvention and growth. In this no-nonsense, deeply human keynote, Kath will help you find strength in the struggle and you’ll even have a laugh along the way.

    Key Takeaways:

    • Change doesn’t need a sugar-coat – It’s hard, but it doesn’t have to break you.
    • Adaptability beats planning every time – Because life rarely sticks to the run sheet.
    • You can’t control the wave, but you can learn to surf it – Even when it dumps you face-first.
    • People follow people, not processes – Lead with heart, not just highlighters and Gantt charts.
    • Comfort zones are great, but nothing grows there – Push the edges, even when it’s uncomfortable.
    • Humor helps

      • Sometimes a laugh is the best first aid in chaos.

  • Building a Culture of Kindness: The Foundation for High-Performing Teams

    Forget the corporate jargon and create a company culture that actually shows up and cares. Kath Koschel gets real about what makes a team tick.

    Spoiler: it’s not beanbags and buzzwords, its kindness, grit, and genuine human connection. Drawing from her evidence-based work with Kind Group, she’ll show you how a culture built on respect, decency and kindness doesn’t just feel good—it works. Through powerful personal stories and actionable insights, she explores how to build engagement, trust, and innovation in the workplace—helping leaders shape cultures where people feel valued, motivated, and aligned.

    Key Takeaways:

    • Trust is your real bottom line – Without it, you’re running backwards
    • Culture starts at the coffee machine– It’s built in the small moments, not just boardrooms.
    • Psychological safety isn’t a buzzword – It’s the foundation of risk-taking, creativity, and honest feedback.
    • Walk the talk – Values on the wall mean nothing if they’re not in your actions.
    • A strong culture doesn’t fear tough conversations – Respect and honesty go hand in hand.
    • Everyone’s a culture creator – Titles don’t determine tone.

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Kath Koschel is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Leading Through Change: Grit, Grace and Getting On With It (GGG), Building a Culture of Kindness: The Foundation for High-Performing Teams and Unbreakable: The Power of the Human Spirit. The estimated speaking fee range to book Kath Koschel for your event is available upon request. Kath Koschel generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Ruth Rathblott, MSW, Adam Markel, Jessica Chen, Rachel Druckenmiller and Petra Velzeboer. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Kath Koschel for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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