Kate Allatt

Dr Allatt astonishingly recovered from the very rare condition, Locked In Syndrome, after her brainstem stroke at the age of 39 when doctors wanted to turn off her life support. At that time she had a very young family, ran 70 miles a week and had a successful marketing business.  Imagine being able to think, feel, see and hear everything yet not be able to move a single muscle below your eyelids for months? Her internationally published book ‘Running Free: Breaking out of Locked In Syndrome’ 2011,was on the book shelves, just 8 months after walking out of hospital. She has many worldwide media appearances after her interview with Jeremy Vine was syndicated around the worlds’ media – BBC, Sky TV, ITV, Channel 4, Globo TV, RTL, 60 Minutes Australia, Indian Sunday Times, South Africa etc.

Dr Allatt won Extraordinary Woman 2011, was a VIP at The Olympic Opening Ceremony, is a TEDx speaker, researcher, proven keynote and after dinners speaker.

She thought Lockdown would be a walk in the park after she had unexpectedly flourished from being locked inside her own body for months in 2010.  She lost everything again. Her business, her marriage and purpose.

But then she discovered that her locked in syndrome coping strategies needed to be deployed again and with great success!

 Speaker Topics

• Team Resiliency and workplace wellbeing
• Organisational transformation
• Building agile organisations
• How to lead workplace wellbeing
• How to lead compassionately
• Growth  mindset
• Marginal gains
• Women in enterprise
• Motivating Teams
• Managing anxiety
• The role of health professionals in sexuality and disability conversations

“Kate is an inspirational individual whose personal story about resilience in the face of adversity is one that we can all learn from, and can apply in some way to our own lives. Kate spoke to the Tribosonics team about personal resilience and got each of us thinking about this important topic in an engaging and interactive way. We're looking forward to seeing more of Kate in the near future.”  Chief Operating Officer, Tribosonics Ltd

“Kate was remarkable and had over 1,000 GPs and students spellbound…” RCGP Annual Conference Harrogate 2016

“It was the best talk of the day for me. So inspiring and so honestly delivered. Such a powerful message for all rehab professionals to take home and remember regarding the importance of expectations and also communication. I am sure I will think of you often when working with my clients in the future. And a book order will be placed shortly too. Thanks for such an inspiring session!” Occupational Psychologist and Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist, Bush & Company Rehabilitation

“Kate Allatt you were amazing. Funny, captivating, entertaining and inspirational all at the same time!”  Practice Manager, Burcher Jennings

‘Kate Allatt is an outstanding speaker with an extraordinary story, delivered with passion, humour and great warmth.  She gives very careful thought to her audience and their needs, tailoring what she says in a way that brings out the best in any audience.  Every time I have met her I have been incredibly impressed.’  Writer & Broadcaster

“Working alongside Kate Allatt is an absolute privilege. Kate is a fantastic and generous story teller and she has one of the most inspiring personal stories I have ever heard! When Kate stands up and calmly shares her experience of recovery from locked in syndrome, you can hear a pin drop, everyone in the room is deeply touched by her courage and determination. What I really admire about Kate is that she is purposeful, aspirational  and has a fantastic sense of humour all wrapped up in one incredible woman.  She is on a mission to make a positive difference to people who are recovering from stroke and I am sure, as was the case with her recovery story, she will achieve more than anyone ever dared hope!”  Managing Director, We Love Life and Recovery Enterprises

‘We worked with Kate to develop an event that was truly patient-led…it was important to us that our event included patients, carers and members of the public not just as attendees, but as participants, presenters, and organisers.  Kate’s talk at our event gave us insights into her condition, and her motivations and attitude throughout the highs and lows of her re-ablement were truly moving and inspiring, but that wasn’t all that she helped us with.  What really ensured that our event and the activities around it were a success was Kate’s understanding of what it’s like to be a patient, the support that people need, and what people during their recovery are interested in.  Kate helped us reach the right people, and form the whole basis of our approach to planning our event and public engagement, and we’re very grateful.’   NIHR Devices for Dignity HT

“This has been Kate’s first voyage with Cunard and a lady who really is nothing but an inspiration. A lovely character, Kate’s talk was open, honest and truthful and although covering a sensitive subject, as this was from her own first-hand experience she covered this with true feeling and often lighter moments to more difficult times. Kate presents well, with good contact with the audience and without the use of notes etc. and embarks them on a full understanding of her stroke, recovery and the inspirational work she now does today.” Cunard

“Kate pulled in a great crowd and blew them away with her inspirational story.  The audience thoroughly enjoyed the session and one lady at the end told me she wished they had given her a standing ovation.”  i2i Events Group

“Kate Allatt is a huge inspiration”  Lord Coe, Chairman London 2012 Olympic Committee

“Humour empathy admiration astonishment fear inspiration determination hope… 40 minutes listening to KateAllatt”  Cork stroke support group

My TEDx Showreel: https://youtu.be/-1E1x2fE6Mg