Kathleen Saxton is a global business executive, psychotherapist, author and media broadcaster who speaks at the intersection of human leadership, behaviour and performance.
Her keynotes are intelligent, provocative and practical – designed to shift thinking and drive real change.
Kathleen speaks for boards, C-suites and leadership teams around the world.
With over 30 years in media and mental health, Kathleen brings a rare dual perspective: the boardroom and the therapy room.
She has held senior leadership roles at Sky TV, Global Radio, Publicis and Omnicom, most recently as Global CMO at Omnicom.
Kathleen is a qualified psychotherapist and mediator, accredited by the UKCP, BACP and CMC. She runs a busy private practice in London and New York and is the founder of Psyched Ventures, providing psychology, coaching and performance programmes for leaders.
She is the author of the international bestseller My Parent the Peacock (2025) and her forthcoming book Sly & Mighty (2026), a call to arms for modern leadership.
Kathleen is the weekly psychotherapist on ITV’s This Morning, columnist for Stylist Magazine and a contributor to The Times, The Independent and The Guardian.
A Fellow of The Marketing Society and Trustee of the NSPCC, Kathleen mentors future leaders and is a passionate advocate for healthier cultures and human-centred leadership.
A call to arms for modern leadership-how to spot toxic power, break psychological patterns and build cultures of trust and courage.
Why leadership is not a perk-it's a promise. Rebuilding the contract between leaders and the people who power performance.
From charm before the storm to character that lasts. The psychology of influence, integrity and impact.
Unprocessed trauma doesn't stay at home. How leaders' inner world shapes culture, decision-making and wellbeing.
Moving beyond politics and power games to create high-trust, high-performance cultures.
Leading with empathy, agility and purpose in a noisy, fast-changing world.
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"Kathleen connects the science of the mind with the reality of leadership. Her talks are insightful, challenging and deeply human."