Kate Lund
Keynote Speaker Kit
Mission
As a psychologist and a speaker, I help those I work with to harness the power of resilience in finding possibility on the other side of challenge. Whether I am working with passionate parents and educators, motivated athletes or transformational leaders, my goal is the same -- to help each and every person to thrive within their own unique context--whatever that looks like for them.
Biography
Resilience has always been a part of my life. Growing up with Hydrocephalus, there was nothing ordinary about my childhood. Numerous surgeries, countless doctor visits and relentless recovery periods had become the norm for me. But through all of it, I found one thing that kept me thriving – the power of resilience in extraordinary circumstances. Building my life around finding incredible possibility on the other side of challenge was what kept me driven and ultimately helped me find my true calling.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist of 15 years, peak performance coach, best-selling author and TEDx speaker. My specialized training in medical psychology includes world-renowned Shriners Hospital for Children, Boston, Massachusetts General Hospital, and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, all of which are affiliated with Harvard Medical School. I use a strengths-based approach to help my clients improve their confidence in school, sports and life, while helping them to become more resilient and reach their full potential at all levels.
I am a certified HeartMath® trainer and use the HeartMath® technology to help clients achieve a state of physiologic coherence; allowing them to maximize their resilience, performance, and potential in all domains. I have developed a program focused on building resilience in children and consult with parents, educators, and coaches in this area. Additionally, my certifications include emotional intelligence assessment (EQ) which I use to provide my clients with a comprehensive picture of their individual emotional intelligence (EQ) strengths and how to use these in fostering a strong performance mindset.
Outside of my work, I enjoy spending time with my husband and twin boys exploring the outdoors of the Pacific Northwest and these days can often be found on the golf course.
Signature Talks
Finding Ordinary within the Extraordinary:
The Superpower Children Need
For Passionate Parents and Educators
Finding a New Normal: A Roadmap for Parents Facing the Chronic Illness of a Child
Having a child diagnosed with a serious or life-threatening medical condition can literally turn your world upside down. Dr. Lund knows this from experience. Growing up with Hydrocephalus, a complex medical condition, gave her insight into just how difficult this scenario is for parents. This coupled with her work as a clinical psychologist working with many children and families facing similar obstacles has given her a unique perspective on what it means when a child is sick. Her talk provides a roadmap for navigating this difficult and emotionally charged domain with emphasis on possibility and potential.
Social-Emotional Education to End the Bullying Epidemic
Sadly, despite our best efforts, we can’t change the attitudes and behavior of others. We can however control our own attitudes and behaviors and we can model for our children what it means to treat others with compassion, respect and understanding. In this talk, Dr. Lund presents a road map for how we can help our children manage if they encounter bullying or other difficult social situations.
Managing Emotion and Tolerating Frustration in School, Sports, and Life
Managing emotions effectively and learning to tolerate frustration are two skills necessary to succeed in life. Teaching our children to do both well is vital in their ability to maximize potential and thrive in the classroom, on the playing field and across the domains of their lives. In this talk, Dr. Lund outlines exactly what it takes for children to build these skills.
Building the Resilient Student-Athlete
Success as a student-athlete takes perseverance and grit. It is not easy and there are no short-cuts. In this talk, Dr. Lund provides a clear roadmap for how to help kids reach their potential both on the playing fields and in the classroom.
For Motivated Athletes
Playing your Best Golf -- What does it Take?
Golf is known as a mental game more than almost any other sport. In this engaging talk, Dr. Lund outlines the elements necessary for playing your best golf. Whether you have a low handicap or a high handicap, you are bound to enjoy an interactive and informative few hours.
A Coaches Role -- Bringing out the Best in Young Athletes
In this talk, Dr. Lund outlines why a strengths-based approach is the most important thing coaches can do to bring out the best in young athletes, regardless of their level or experience in a given sport. Dr. Lund takes the audience on a deep dive into the idea that it’s not about being the best in a given sport– it’s about DOING your best within your own unique context. It’s about helping kids to find their ordinary as athletes, which is what will drive them towards the extraordinary.
For Transformational Leaders
The Resilient Leader: The Importance of Social Emotional Intelligence
Social-Emotional Intelligence is one of the most important attributes for a successful leader. In this talk, Dr. Lund outlines the reasons why this is true and how great leaders incorporate high social-emotional intelligence with excellent results.
The Ultimate Guide to Self-Care for Working Mothers
It’s no secret that working Mothers have a lot on their plates. It can be hard, even on the best of days to meet the needs and expectations of everyone and everything else. Dr. Lund knows from personal experience that the balance in all of this is elusive and perhaps even non-existent. Having a strategy for self-care is vital in order to meet the demands of one’s job, while meeting the needs and expectations of one’s family. In this talk, Dr. Lund outlines such a strategy that women can use to make sure that they thrive.
Professional Highlights
Cities Spoken In:
Omaha, NE
Boston, MA
Seattle, WA
Gig Harbor, WA
Hartford, CT
Tucson, AZ
Previous Clients/Events:
Testimonials
“Hiring Dr. Kate Lund to work with my college golf team has been invaluable for our program. She is an incredible coach and listener. Her energy and enthusiasm are contagious. We have worked hard to build a championship culture at GHC and bringing Dr. Kate onboard has been a real game changer for us. The GHC Men’s Golf Team won their first team event in almost fifty years and we had two players win individually. She has helped the team through the mental blocks and barriers to reach their success in golf and life. Her techniques were perfect for our players to learn to have more resilience in competition; especially coping with tournament jitters. They have gained a more focused mind, rather than riding the wave of emotions and nerves. If you currently have a good program, Dr. Kate can take you to be a great program! Dr. Kate has my highest recommendation.”
Ann Swanson- Head Coach- Grays Harbor College - Pacific Northwest Golf Association Hall of Fame Member
“We loved it when Kate came and introduced my second graders to HeartMath. Over a six-week period she taught them about the connection between our hearts and our minds. She gave the students strategies and tools to self-regulate, cultivate social-emotional skills, and develop resilience. The students looked forward to her visits each week. The most rewarding aspect was when I heard kids continue to talk about and practice some of those strategies throughout the rest of the school year.”
Sandy Figel- Second Grade Teacher- Brighton School
“Aristotle believed that the seat of human thought and consciousness was not in the brain but in the heart”. Personally, I have a deep belief that there is a lot of truth in that statement! Dr. Kate Lund has brought a measurable and simple way to help our team identify and understand this process. We believe when elite athletes find a way to connect personal emotions and feelings to the processes in the mind associated with elite level performance special things can happen.”
Marc Chandonnet – Head Coach – Seattle University –Men’s and Women’s Golf Teams
“Dr. Kate Lund came into my classroom and introduced my students to the ways in which they can find inner peace and reduce anxiety in any situation. As anxiety is on the rise in our lives and children are becoming anxious at young ages, this was such a beneficial program to help students deal with their feelings and get in control of their breathing. HeartMath was a valuable resource for students to use as they tackled school work, extracurricular activities, and peer pressure. As a teacher, I was very thankful and appreciative of Kate taking the time to show me all of the resources that I could use and share with my students as well as guiding us through the lessons. The more that we begin teaching our children to be in better control of themselves, the better choices that they will make in their future.”
Estefania Gabriel- Fourth Grade Teacher- Brighton School
Speaker Logistics
Speaker Fees: Fees vary based on scope of work, time, resources and audience size. Please contact Dr. Kate Lund to discuss.
Travel/Lodging
Preferred Airline: Alaska, Aisle seat
Preferred Hotel Chain: Hilton
AV/Sound/Presentation
Kate uses PowerPoint on her Apple MacBook. She needs a clicker. Kate prefers a lav mic. The venue will provide a confidence monitor. Kate will conduct a sound check prior to the speaking engagement.
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Kate’s Website:
KateLundSpeaks.com
Kate’s Book on Amazon:
Bounce: Help Your Child Build Resilience and Thrive In School, Sports and Life