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Great communication helps us to lead more connected, generative and fulfilling lives at work and beyond.

Kate Mason is an executive communications coach working with exceptional leaders to show up more fully at work with influence and impact.

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Meet Kate

Kate Mason Ph.D. is a former world-champion debater, coach and author.

Her book, Powerfully Likeable is the result of over twenty years of working in fast-paced environments of excellence.

Her particular niche? Unlocking communication for high-performing women who are at the crossroads of power and likeability.

Mason has spent her career working with founders and executives from tech startups to major global brands, like Google, Microsoft, Netflix, Uber and many more.

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Kate’s book, Powerfully Likeable (Penguin Random House) delivers a smart, no bullshit take on how to command and communicate authority in a new world. 


Powerfully Likeable is a creative clarion call across cubicles to redefine what it means to speak with power and to find success on your own terms.

Coming September 9

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“The competence-likeability bias is an absurd catch-22, but never fear! In this compelling, compassionate and funny read, Mason shows you how to break free.”

Kim Scott
Author of Radical Candor

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“Powerfully Likeable is not only a must read, but a must share as well.”

Matt Abrahams
Author of Think Faster, Talk Smarter.

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“…a game-changer for women navigating the messy middle of connection and credibility at work… Kate Mason invites us to embrace a version of power that is rooted in courage, and compassion. ”

Reshma Saujani
Founder of Moms First and Author of Pay Up, The Future of Women and Work.

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Work with Kate

Kate offers a range of tailored services from corporate keynote addresses, to group and 1:1 executive coaching.

For keynotes, Kate and her team work collaboratively with each organization to identify the most relevant and impactful topic for their audience. Past keynotes have explored themes such as:

  1. Communicating with Power

  2. The Confidence Myth

  3. Magnetic Messaging

Ahead of her upcoming book launch, Kate is available for a limited number of fireside chat + Q&A sessions across select locations in the United States and Australia. For further information, please get in touch with Kate’s team to further discuss custom needs.

Cohort
Coaching

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Keynote
Speaker

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1:1 Executive
Coaching

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Fireside
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Co-Hort Coaching

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1:1 Executive Coaching

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Co-Hort Coaching ••• 1:1 Executive Coaching ••• Keynote Speaker ••• Fireside Chat •••

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“Kate is an exceptionally talented practitioner with
impactful strategies that really make a difference. She truly gives real-world insights into truly world-class communications”

Amy Kunrojpanya, VP, Netflix.

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“Kate’s coaching is at once simple and direct, and also profound she zeroes in on exactly the techniques that — will provide the biggest gains in how we present our ideas, and presents them in a sticky and memorable format”

Annie Lewin, Senior Director, Google.org

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“Of all the coaches we have hired, Kate was head and shoulders above. Her curriculum was thorough and evidence-based with practical tactics and concrete strategies that could be immediately deployed”

Rebecca Mann, Deputy Director, Gates Foundation

Media

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    Financial Times - Print

    14 May 2025 - Leaders should do more to be likeable.

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    Mamamia Biz - Podcast

    17 February 2025 - How to talk so people listen to you.

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    ABC This Working Life - Podcast

    6 September 2025 - How to avoid ‘death by powerpoint’

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  • Hacking the Patriarchy - Podcast

    16 June 2025 - Art of Effective Comms with Dr. Kate Mason

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    Frustrated & Exhausted - Podcast

    16 October 2024 - Powerfully Likeable with Dr. Kate Mason

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Let’s talk!

 

For all enquiries or to book Kate’s services, please reach out to her team via the form below.

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