Invite Kate Markland to Speak
Rewiring Childhood Through the Power of Story
Kate Markland
Inspires audiences to rethink how we raise resilient, emotionally intelligent children.
From keynote stages to teacher training days, Kate equips audiences with actionable tools rooted in neuroscience and lived experience.
Her StoryQuest™ framework transforms storytelling into a tool for healing, learning, and growth, especially for children who feel misunderstood, disconnected, or labelled.
Signature Talks & Keynote Topics
Adversity to Agency: The Neuroscience of Storytelling
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How storytelling activates resilience-building brain pathways
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Real-life stories of transformation, from anxiety to agency
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Story as a science-backed alternative to over-medicalisation
Reclaiming the Narrative in Education & Care
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Creating safe spaces for self-expression and identity formation
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Tools to help every child feel seen, heard, and valued
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Why storytelling is a critical SEL and trauma-informed tool
Giving Children Back Their Voice
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Moving from directive to collaborative communication
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Build independence, creativity, and emotional intelligence
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How to listen so children feel empowered, not managedÂ
Why Book Kate?
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Powerful & Personal – Rooted in lived experience and therapeutic expertise
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Backed by Science – StoryQuest™ is grounded in neuroscience and child development
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Universally Applicable – Storytelling crosses culture, language, and background
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Practical & Actionable – Audiences leave with real tools, not just ideas
Through storytelling, children claim their voices and identities.
A Personal Story That Sparked a Movement
"Storytelling saved us when everything else was stripped away.” Kate Markland
In 2023, Kate was separated from her son Gabriel. What followed was 16 months of weekly FaceTime calls, where stories became their bond, their voice, their healing. Gabriel narrated. Kate wrote. Together they created the first Adventures of Gabriel book.
Through storytelling, Gabriel reclaimed his voice—and Kate found a new mission: to help other children do the same.
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Audience Impact
Kate’s talks inspire change and offer:
âś” Immediate tools to implement in classrooms and homes
âś” Insight into how stories build brain resilience
âś” Permission to shift from pressure to presence
âś” A renewed sense of possibility for every child
Let’s Rewrite the Story of Childhood
Invite Kate to speak at your event, conference, organisation, or podcast?
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Every child has a story. And every story deserves to be heard.