Katie Treggiden, Crafting the Future

Katie Treggiden is an author, journalist and podcaster who found her own ‘defiant hope’ in the face of the climate challenge. Today she speaks about sustainability, design and the role of craft in restoring our future.

Katie talks to us about her love for speaking and how it’s OK to enjoy being on stage - and why you should never stop being nervous! She shares a couple of speaking horror stories about busted ankles, and what happens when an audience has a tough choice to make. And she shares her tips for other speakers about how you can only wing it once you have over-prepared. But as you’ll find out, Katie is very clear she’s not an expert!

You can find Katie’s books in the Pomona Partners book store.

Takeaways

• Craft design and sustainability are key areas of interest for Katie Treggiden, a keynote speaker, author, journalist, and podcaster.

• There is a growing alignment between sustainability goals and business goals, with companies recognizing the importance of values-driven decisions.

• As a speaker, Katie enjoys the adrenaline rush and the opportunity to connect with the audience, inspiring change and action.

• Preparation is crucial for speakers, but it's also important to let go and trust oneself to deliver an engaging and natural presentation.

• Event organizers should prioritize making speakers feel valued and cared for, creating a collaborative and supportive environment.

Sound Bites

"I think the point at which I define myself as an expert, it's time for me to go home."

"There's clearly still an awful lot of corporate bad behavior here and there, but it feels like there is a much tighter alignment between sustainability goals and business goals than there was five years ago."

"I love that sort of feeling a bit sick for days beforehand and then the moment you get up on stage, it's just like nothing else."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Overview

02:18 Katie Treggiden's Area of Expertise: Craft Design and Sustainability

06:01 The Changing Landscape of Sustainability in the Corporate World

11:21 The Thrill and Impact of Speaking

13:58 Worst Speaking Experience and Tips for Speakers

22:32 Advice for Event Organizers

24:25 Conclusion and Call to Action