Recent Speaking Engagements
Keynote 1
Make Work Less Work: The Conviction Transformation™
Make work less work — by removing the friction that keeps people stuck.
The Conviction Transformation™ creates progress and results with the resources you already have — your people. This is the revolution our workforce has been waiting for. This is how work becomes less work.
Make Work Less Work
We’re facing a crisis of trust at work. Engagement is dropping, stress is rising, and even high performers are protecting themselves instead of participating fully. When fear replaces trust, work becomes WORK — heavy, slow, and harder than it needs to be.
People aren’t the problem. The environment is.
Most teams want to do meaningful work. They want to contribute, collaborate, and move things forward. But when the conditions around them create friction — unclear goals, inconsistent leadership, too many rules, not enough support — progress stalls and energy drains away.
The antidote isn’t more policies, positivity, or pressure.
It’s rebuilding the environment for conviction.
Conviction is what makes work less work.
It’s what makes participation feel natural instead of forced.
It’s what shifts people from protecting themselves to contributing on purpose.
That environment is built through six dynamics — the conditions where conviction thrives:
- Clarity — opens pathways to action
- Trust — activates courage to take risks
- Connection — makes the load lighter
- Agency — empowers people to do the hard things
- Traction — creates self-sustaining momentum through meaning
- Alignment — builds a future that makes progress inevitable
The Conviction Transformation™ is a new way of designing how work works. It’s a self-sustaining ecosystem where growth, creativity, reflection, and adaptation are natural outcomes — because the friction is gone and participation becomes hard to resist.
This is how work becomes less work.
Keynote 2
Shed the Armor: Make Epic Change Without the Battle
Change doesn’t have to be a battle. Katherine helps audiences lead intentional change in the workplace, overcoming resistance, managing expectations, and building the trust that drives bold goals.
Learn more about the TABLE Framework™, her original change-management model, here.
Shed the Armor
In today’s ever-changing work environment, leading through uncertainty can feel like an insurmountable challenge. Few want to armor up to tackle organizational change, resistance, fear, and apathy. But what if driving meaningful change didn’t have to be a battle?
In her engaging keynote, Katherine Robinette explains how to adopt a more thoughtful and collaborative approach to change management, rooted in building trust and community, rather than charging ahead in armor. (The TABLE Framework™)
Learned and developed from real-world examples — ranging from software adoption to theater management to corporate mergers — Katherine breaks down her process to help her audience successfully navigate workplace change in a way that builds intentional culture. Attendees will learn to target their goals, assess and address expectations, build simplicity into adoption, lean into action that builds trust, and evaluate and adjust for the unexpected.
Katherine’s refreshing approach reframes change from an intimidating battle into an opportunity for growth, connection, and innovation. She entertains, empowers, and educates her audience with ease, drawing on a long career in theater, training as a professional keynote speaker, and her own professional experience. With actionable insights and relatable stories, this keynote is designed to inspire her audience to implement lasting, positive change in their organizations, companies, departments, and teams — no armor required.
PODCAST APPEARANCES
The Power of Clear, Kind, and Convicted Leadership
Katherine Robinette joins Kate Carter of Sensitive Change Makers for a candid conversation about leadership, change, and what happens when clarity replaces diplomacy.
The conversation moves quickly into the realities leaders face when sensitivity and strategy meet, including the tension between intellect and intuition, the difference between being nice and being kind, and why conviction — not control — is the engine of meaningful transformation.
This episode is especially relevant for leaders who feel caught between head and heart, or who are ready to lead with greater clarity, authenticity, and impact.
Leading Change That Lasts: The TABLE Framework™
What if your next big change didn’t have to feel like a battle—but like a seat at the table?
With decades of experience guiding organizations through transformation, Katherine shares her signature 5-step TABLE Framework™ for intentional, people-first change implementation. From navigating resistance to change to empowering middle managers as true change agents, this episode unpacks the strategies leaders need to approach change with clarity, confidence, and compassion.
We dive into why most change efforts fail, how to rebuild trust, and the critical role of middle management in shaping company culture. Whether you’re undergoing digital transformation, facing organizational restructuring, or rolling out a new strategic initiative—this conversation will shift how you view change at work.
Whether you’re managing change at work, implementing a new process, or preparing your team for the future—this episode is your blueprint for leading with empathy, strategy, and confidence.
Leading Through Change and Shedding the Armor
Often, we face change not of our choice, prompting us to armor up for battle. Katherine Robinette helps individuals and teams reframe change as an opportunity for growth, connection, and innovation. With more than 20 years of experience in administration, employee engagement, marketing, and business development, Katherine specializes in building systems that help organizations thrive. Carmen and Katherine talk about building trust, clarity, and lasting success during change. Meaningful change isn’t about armor, it’s about bringing everyone to the table.
Understanding Workplace Culture
In this episode of Life Unscripted with Rosabel, Katherine shares how workplace culture shapes everything from engagement to performance—and why fitting in isn't the same as belonging. She introduces her TABLE Framework™ for leading change without burnout or resistance, even in challenging environments. The conversation explores how anyone, regardless of title, can influence culture and reclaim their voice. It’s a powerful listen for leaders and changemakers navigating today’s complex workplace dynamics.
Understanding Workplace Culture - Life Unscripted with Rosabel
First, Break All the Rules - Redefining Leadership
Are you ready to challenge conventional leadership wisdom and empower your team like never before? In this video, we explore the groundbreaking principles from First, Break All the Rules by Marcus Buckingham and Curt Coffman. Learn how the best managers unlock individual potential and transform workplace culture. Joining me is Katherine Robinette, a speaker, consultant, and change catalyst with over 20 years of experience in marketing, business development, and employee engagement. Together, we discuss actionable strategies for building stronger, more innovative teams by breaking the old rules of management. What You'll Learn in This Video:
✅ How to hire for talent over experience
✅ Why focusing on strengths leads to greater success
✅ The power of defining outcomes and empowering team autonomy
✅ Practical tips for boosting employee engagement with Gallup’s Q12
Getting "Schtuff" Done
In this episode, Katherine Robinette joins host Keelin Cox to discuss the challenges of initiating change within organizations, emphasizing the importance of clearly defining goals before embarking on any project. They talk about the process to follow for change management and common scenarios where individuals may feel hesitant to start due to uncertainty or anticipated resistance. They discuss the importance of clear communication throughout the process to mitigate resistance and foster engagement. If you want to know how to really get SCHTUFF done right, listen to uncover strategies for building trust and bringing everyone along in the journey of change.
Managing is Theater
Why is being a manager almost as scary as speaking in public? And why are we struggling to do this well? We’ve seen the research – people don’t leave their jobs, they leave their managers. But what if managing others was a team effort? What if it worked like a theater production and you are part of an ensemble cast? Join Mary Abbajay, leadership speaker and author of “Managing Up: How to Move Up, Win at Work, and Succeed with Any Type of Boss” as she and guest host, Katherine (Kate) Robinette, talk about where to start, the roles we play, and how to make work relationships work.