Kate O'Neill, professional global keynote speaker

As a globally recognized keynote speaker and thought leader, I deliver transformative insights at the intersection of technology, business, and human experience. My talks inspire and equip leaders to navigate digital transformation while creating meaningful human experiences at scale.

Selected speaking engagements demonstrate impact across sectors:

- GLOBAL LEADERSHIP & INNOVATION
    - United Nations: Multiple keynotes on data-driven innovation and human experience
    - World Government Summit (Dubai): Future of work presentation to world leaders
    - Amsterdam's Future-Readiness Initiative: Strategic city transformation
- FORTUNE 500 & ENTERPRISE
    - Executive keynotes for Google, IBM, Adobe, Microsoft, Cisco
    - Digital transformation strategies for Coca-Cola, McDonald's, Charles Schwab
    - Innovation workshops for HCA Healthcare, Northwestern Mutual
- SPECIALIZED EXPERTISE
    - Tech Innovation: Talks at Google series, Etsy Engineering Day
    - Academic Leadership: Guest lectures at Cambridge, Harvard, Yale
    - Industry Events: INBOUND, O'Reilly Strata + Hadoop World London

Speaking topics include:

- • The Tech Humanist Approach to Digital Transformation
- • AI Ethics and Responsible Innovation
- • Future-Ready Leadership in a Tech-Driven World
- • Creating Meaningful Human Experiences at Scale

Available for keynotes, executive workshops, and strategic advisory sessions. Past audiences have included C-suite executives and senior leaders from Fortune 500 companies, tech innovators, and global organizations committed to responsible digital transformation.

Professional Keynote Speaker

The Tech Humanist Show

The Tech Humanist Show is a multi-format program exploring how data and technology shape the human experience. Available as both a podcast and video series, the show features in-depth conversations with influential thinkers and leaders in ethical AI, privacy, and emerging technology. Distinguished guests have included Dr. Rumman Chowdhury (former Twitter Director of ML Ethics), David Ryan Polgar (Founder of All Tech Is Human), Dr. Safiya Noble (author of "Algorithms of Oppression"), and Yanis Varoufakis (former finance minister of Greece and author of “Technofeudalism”), among other visionary voices shaping the future of technology and humanity.

Creator, Host, Executive Producer

KO Insights

KO Insights is a premier strategic advisory firm transforming how global organizations navigate the intersection of technology and humanity. We specialize in human-centric digital transformation, AI ethics, and meaningful innovation at scale.

Our expertise delivers measurable impact through executive advisory services, transformative keynotes, and strategic workshops. We help organizations harness emerging technologies while prioritizing meaningful human experiences and responsible innovation.

Select client engagements showcase our impact across sectors:

- Guided a FORTUNE 50 TECH GIANT in developing ethical AI frameworks and human-centric product strategies
- Partnered with a GLOBAL CONSUMER BRAND LEADER to revolutionize their digital customer experience across 100+ markets
- Led digital transformation strategy for a MAJOR HEALTHCARE NETWORK, focusing on patient experience optimization
- Advised a LEADING SMART CITY INITIATIVE on human-centric IoT implementation
- Facilitated strategic innovation workshops for MULTIPLE FORTUNE 100 EXECUTIVE TEAMS

Our client portfolio includes Fortune 100 corporations, global tech leaders, prestigious universities (including Harvard, Cambridge, Yale), major healthcare institutions, government agencies, and the United Nations. We've worked with recognized brands such as Google, IBM, Adobe, Microsoft, Coca-Cola, and McDonald's, delivering transformative insights that drive both business success and human benefit.

We share our insights globally through books, articles, and thought leadership collaborations with major organizations. My upcoming book "What Matters Next: A Leader's Guide to Making Human-Friendly Tech Decisions in a World That's Moving Too Fast" (2025, Wiley and Thinkers50) continues this tradition.

Founder & CEO / Chief Tech Humanist (Expert Consultant/Advisor, Author, Speaker)

Professional Global Keynote Speaker

Leading Authorities, Inc.

BigSpeak Speakers Bureau

Keppler Speakers

London Speaker Bureau

Faith Popcorn's BrainReserve

Have consulted on strategy projects for Fortune 500 clients, including go-to-market consumer strategy for a new pharmaceutical device, as well as providing expert input on trends for client projects from time to time.

Consulting Strategist / Member of "TalentBank" Panel of Experts

Deep Focus

Stepped in temporarily to lead strategy definition for a client roster including household-name consumer brands and global organizations.

Strategy Consultant

Known globally as the "Tech Humanist," Kate O'Neill is a leading voice on AI ethics, responsible tech, and human-centric digital transformation. As a sought-after expert, she advises Fortune 500 leaders and speaks at high-profile events worldwide on navigating our tech-driven future while prioritizing human experiences.

Kate's unique blend of "Strategic Optimism" and tech expertise has made her an in-demand consultant for organizations facing complex challenges in emerging technologies, climate change, and rapid digital transformation. Her insights help businesses innovate responsibly, balancing technological advancement with human values.

Career highlights:

- Author of six books, including the forthcoming "What Matters Next: A Leader's Guide to Making Human-Friendly Tech Decisions in a World That's Moving Too Fast"
- Shortlisted for the prestigious Thinkers50 Digital Thinking Award
- Featured expert on BBC, WIRED, NPR, and other major media outlets
- Pioneering roles: First content management position at Netflix, built Toshiba's first intranet

With over 25 years of cross-functional expertise in technology, strategy, and innovation, Kate has consistently been at the forefront of digital industry practices. Her work spans from data analytics and IoT to AI and machine learning, always with a focus on creating meaningful, scalable human experiences.

Recognized as "Technology Entrepreneur of the Year" and "Strategist of the Year," Kate continues to shape the global conversation on how businesses can thrive in the digital age while making a positive impact on humanity.

For more information, visit: http://www.koinsights.com/about/about-kate-oneill/

Latest book available for pre-order at: 
https://www.amazon.com/What-Matters-Next-Human-Friendly-Decisions/dp/1394296428/

Kate O'Neill

Pryority Group

WHO?
- I (Henna) speak and write about performance mindset, interpersonal dynamics, high-impact communication, and embracing bumps in a world that keeps optimizing for smoothness. I also have a brilliant team of Executive Coaches who help improve performance at the individual level.

HOW?
- I'm a regular Expert Columnist for Inc. Magazine, an 18x award-winning author of Good Awkward, and an in-demand global keynote speaker. 
- I love bringing a playful, no-nonsense approach to my talks and working sessions, blending 2 decades of working with corporate leaders and teams with a fresh, science-based approach to taking more strategic risks and boosting social and mental fitness for success at work.

WHY?
- I'm your secret weapon for dominating disruption and navigating through change as ONE TEAM. My clients hire me to inspire, teach, and coach their teams through their biggest obstacles. We hunt for a-ha moments. I learn what’s working and what isn’t. 
- I see things that are hard for you to see, and together we explore and uncover the hidden things that have been holding you (or your teams) back from catapulting to the next level.

BRAGGY BIT!
- You should learn from someone who has walked the road before you. In addition to 20 years in corporate leadership and sales, I've been invited to speak twice for TEDx, on the Workplace track at SXSW, and bring my expertise to a variety of global organizations including Google, Workday, Johnson & Johnson, and JPMorganChase. 
- I've also been named SUCCESS Magazine Woman of Influence and am frequently tapped for my fresh perspectives by top media outlets like INSIDER, NBC, Washington Post, Fast Company, Business.com, HuffPost, and more.

The world isn't short on ideas - it's short on EXECUTION. I'll move you into action.  

Pop by pryoritygroup.com for details or shoot me a note. Always happy to make new friends! 👊🏽

Workplace Performance Expert, Global Keynote Speaker, Inc. Columnist and Author, Executive Coach

Inc. Magazine

An Expert Columnist for Inc. Magazine, and regularly featured in global industry publications and news programs including WSJ, Fast Company, HuffPost, CNBC, Business Insider, Washington Post, FOX, Forbes, USA Today, and more. More at www.pryoritygroup.com/media.

Expert Columnist and Featured Contributor

Limitless Minds

In today’s fluid, fast paced and competitive world – a mindset that delivers the highest probability of success is an undeniable asset.

Limitless Minds offers experience-proven insight and training in what it takes to achieve big and go far. Unlike other ‘rah rah’ positive thinking speakers and firms, we don’t emphasize the magic of just thinking positive. We believe the mind is truly limitless and provide workable keys to unlock that potential.

Keynote Speaker + Performance Coach

Chief

Chief is a private network focused on connecting and supporting women leaders. "Women have always been powerful. For generations, we had to do it alone — one woman at a table of men. But times change. We don't need a seat at that table. We’re building our own."

Founding Guide + Executive Coach

Women's Leadership Initiative at UD

Executive Coach and Facilitator

Kforce Inc

Professional Accolades:
- Kforce Diamond Club Performer of the Year (#1 nationally) - Finance & Accounting Search - 2017
- Gold Level Performer - Top 10% Producer, Finance and Accounting Search - 2007-2009, 2011-2017
- Rookie of the Year, Finance and Accounting Search - 2006

As a Recruiting Director for this multibillion dollar professional staffing firm, I partnered with businesses to find great candidates for tough-to-fill roles, in areas including corporate finance, general accounting, tax, SOX compliance, treasury, internal audit, M&A, investment analysis and accounting, and more.

Recruiting Director & Career Strategist

Ernst & Young LLP

EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction, advisory services and strategic growth markets.

Auditor - Assurance & Advisory Services

Event planners call me a little spicy, a little sweet, and increasingly sought-out for my fresh tools and takes on leadership, sales, and workplace performance… and I don’t argue! 🌶️⚡️ 

The simplest way to to describe what I do: I'm your secret weapon for impossible change. My clients hire me to inspire, teach, and coach their teams through the latest science-based approaches to activating stronger performance in the work that they do. 

You know what got you here won't get to your NEXT there. The best next step is often wildly different than what you expect, and wrong turns have a high price tag.

Past success comes with a shadow side. I've worked with thousands of top performers over the years - and like elite athletes and musicians - working with an expert helps their work become extraordinary (instead of just ok). Investing in development is a high achiever's secret weapon - a competitive edge that their peers don't have. It takes people from good to GREAT.

I founded Pryority Group to fulfill a huge commitment: Helping high achievers blast themselves to the next level.

The right strategies are transformative to growth and should be available to EVERYONE. I take a no-nonsense approach and center my programs in modern tools and real-world examples, so that hungry teams can stop wasting time and start making the leaps they deserve.

We offer custom:

💥   Leadership, Sales and Team Development Keynotes and Workshops
💥   Personalized Executive Coaching (1:1)
💥   Modern Sales and Sales Mindset Training (Full-Day, Half-Day, Offsites/Retreats)
💥   Sales Messaging and Sales Copywriting Training

In my 2 decade career, I broke multiple records and placed thousands professionals into new opportunities. I loved the search and staffing industry - but my heart broke every time I helped a top performing employee exit their high-potential team because they felt stagnant or hit a plateau. High achievers are often taught to excel technically, but are never given the tools to truly reach their next level and create bigger impact. I decided that it was time to use my years of expertise to change this paradigm... FOR GOOD. 

I've seen and heard it all. Now I'll show you how to fix it.

Whether you are a high achiever, business leader, business owner, or simply interested in being leaps ahead of your competition both personally and professionally, let's chat! I would love to know you.

⭐️  I look forward to connecting! ⭐️

FOR SPEAKING INQUIRIES: Please email info@pryoritygroup.com.

Henna Pryor, PCC

“Take all the Nutella snack packs you want! Fill your backpack!”

That was the moment we knew this client was our people. 🤣🤎

A few weeks ago, Collin Henderson, MEd and I had the honor of working with the sales team at Wells Enterprises (Blue Bunny, Halo Top, Bomb Pop - yes, it was as fun as it sounds!) to sharpen their presentation skills and storytelling.

This team is already a force, but they were hungry to learn some new tools to take them to the next level. We dug into:

🚀 The story types that immediately strengthen buyer connection
🚀 Behaviors that boost executive presence without feeling “performative”
🚀 Practical frameworks so every pitch, meeting, and update lands with intention - no wasted conversations!

After a few days of learning, this group stayed open, hungry, and ready to level up. Such a blast to learn and grow together.

Thank you to Nate Lovitt, Stephanie Prenger, Rachel Swartz, and Cassandra (Simone) Ludwig for the prep and warm welcome, and to Shilpa Gadhok for the trust. 

Thrilled to watch this team fly!

(And our kids are VERY grateful for the treats. 🙏🏽)

Curious, what’s the best client perk you’ve ever gotten?

P.S. We got to sample one of the newest offerings, the 100 Grand ice cream bar, and folks. Let me tell you! Still thinking about it. 😍

#LeadershipSkills #SalesTraining #StorytellingAtWork

Henna Pryor, CSP

Workplace Performance Expert | 2x TEDx, SXSW + Global Keynote Speaker | Inc. Columnist | Author of “Good Awkward” 📚 (18x award-winner!) | Fueling high-performing, future-ready teams by boosting social and mental fitness

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I met a magician this week! ... AND the most magical person in the room wasn’t the one doing the card tricks. 😉  (sorry, Jon!)

At a recent conference, I got to meet one of my forever favorites, Jon Dorenbos  -  Life Is Magic. (As someone who bleeds green, this was aces! 🦅😍).

This post isn’t about Jon. 

It’s about the tall, smiley, silver-haired dude standing right beside him: Tim Mooney - his longtime manager.

From the moment we met, Tim wrapped me in a level of warmth and care I haven’t felt in ages.

💚 He made me feel instantly welcomed, like I’d stepped into a circle of lifelong friends.

💚 When I was unsure about attending something the next day, he insisted I join as his personal guest, ready to go to bat for someone he’d met an hour earlier.

💚 All evening, he floated around the room - making sure everyone felt taken care of and that Jon had what he needed to stay fully present, connect with people, and blow our minds with his table tricks. Even after years of watching Jon in his element, you could still see his eyes sparkle with pride.

Everywhere I turned, there was Tim… quietly making everything better.

Some people create magic and some people protect it. Tim does both. ❤️

Jon gets tons of well-deserved fanfare for his magnetic personality and talent (love you, dude!), but meeting Tim was its own kind of magic.

Here’s to meeting more people like him... and maybe becoming a little more like him, too. (And next time we'll get a picture too!)

Go Birds!! 💚🦅

INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SPEAKERS BUREAUS

When an industry is feeling pressure, you can either let the overcaffeinated horse buck you around, or you can take back the reins. Higher ed knows this better than anyone! 

The leaders at NACAS C3X prove over and over that a little buckin’ around never hurt anyone. 😉

I had the honor of keynoting this year’s conference in Vegas, where 800 industry leaders dove into how to dominate disruption, strengthen our mental fitness, and lead with more clarity, creativity, and courage in a campus landscape that definitely refuses to sit still.

If you aren’t familiar with auxiliary services: these are the pros who keep colleges and universities running both behind the scenes and front-of-house.

They’re juggling shifting expectations, rising student needs, operational constraints, and a new generation that is, let’s just say… not here for business as usual. 😉

Which made the timing perfect for us to talk about:

🧠 Navigating change with more confidence
🧠 Showing up fully in moments that feel uncertain
🧠 And building routines for risk-taking and adaptability in a world that keeps trying to automate everything 

To the NACAS community: You were thoughtful, curious, and bold enough to stretch, and I loved meeting you! Thank you for bringing the energy, and for letting me be part of the ride.

Raj White, you’re my favorite. ❤️ And Vegas… you never disappoint, but you already knew that. ✨ 


#HigherEdLeadership #MentalSkills #ChangeManagement


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👩🏻 Who is she? Henna Pryor, CSP is a dynamic keynote speaker, writer, and Workplace Performance Expert. She speaks to organizations on mental fitness, resilience, and dominating disruption and change. Frequently recommended for company all-hands, industry conventions, and professional development events. Powered in part by curiosity, but mostly by Cadbury Creme Eggs.

Ever said something that instantly shut down a conversation without meaning to? 🙋🏻‍♀️

Same same.

I used to throw out a solid dose of “When I was your age…” (Until my teens started regularly reminding me I was born in the “1900’s.” SO RUDE. 😆)

Those tiny phrases we toss out without thinking can become conversation crashers - and they quietly sabotage influence.

Every generation uses them. Gen Z can’t help when they were born. Boomers can’t either. None of us chose our timestamp... and it’s silly to pretend we did.

But we CAN choose how we communicate.

In this clip, LinkedIn's Lauren Habib and I dig into why these familiar lines shut people down, and how to replace them with language that builds connection instead of blame. 

A little awareness goes a long way. (And it works just as well at work as it does with your kids. Ask me how I know. 😉)

Curious - what’s one phrase you hear that reliably tanks a conversation?

P.S. If you’re interested in learning fresh ways to be more influential, check out one of my personal favorite LinkedIn Learning courses: Boosting Influence with Generative AI! https://lnkd.in/eA6yjQDH

#InfluenceAtWork #LeadershipCommunication #SalesCommunication


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👩🏻 Who is she? Henna Pryor, CSP is a keynote speaker, Workplace Performance Expert, and former top sales leader with two decades of award-winning results. She speaks to sales teams and business developers on influence, persuasion, and breaking past performance plateaus. Frequently recommended for sales kickoffs, producer meetings, and revenue growth events. As in love with the sales process as I am allergic to pitch-slaps.

Sparkly new research alert! 🚨 Most leaders and sellers still assume competence is the bedrock of influence. Today, they’re more wrong than ever.

Emotional warmth is doing TWICE the heavy lifting. 💪🏽 

We’ve officially entered the “is this even real?” era of communication. Everyone is performing credibility, while also wondering if the person on screen is actually the person on screen.

Thanks deepfakes, AI voice clones, and general internet chaos! 🫠

A new 2025 study from Emerald’s Journal of Information, Communication and Ethics in Society just found 62% of people can’t tell real from fake content online, and as bad as that is, here's what actually chaps my cheeks:

Even when people THINK they can spot a deepfake, their trust doesn’t increase. Confidence doesn’t fix credibility. 😳 

That’s a massive problem for people trying to earn buy-in.

👉🏽 It means influence can no longer ride on polished communication, perfect messaging, or another AI-drafted post.

👉🏽 People aren’t evaluating information anymore. They’re evaluating YOU.

👉🏽 This is where *congruence* becomes a power skill.

When your words, tone, behavior, and decisions line up - cleanly and consistently - you create a built-in truth signal.

People feel it, trust it, and ultimately follow it.

Let me say this as bluntly as possible: Warmth is now a strategic advantage.

In a world where anything can be faked, congruence is one of the few things that can’t.

I’ve spent the last year studying this intersection, and the data is clear: Leaders who communicate with emotional reliability - not just competence - earn influence that sticks.

What’s one way you’re making your communication more congruent this year?

[Pssst. Is this a Book 2 preview? It just might be! 👀😉]


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👩🏻 Who is she? Henna Pryor, CSP is a global keynote speaker, award-winning author, and leadership strategist. She speaks to high-performing teams on collaboration, influence, and building trust under pressure. Frequently recommended for leadership summits, client conferences, and annual meetings. Known to drop a 90’s rap lyric mid-workshop without warning.

#MakeItMatch #DigitalTrust #WorkplaceInfluence

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