Katie Neeves is a woman on a mission – but not just any woman and not just any mission! She lived for 48 years as a man while struggling with her gender from the age of 3 and hiding her big secret to the World. She was thrown into turmoil... Read more
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Katie Neeves is a woman on a mission – but not just any woman and not just any mission! She lived for 48 years as a man while struggling with her gender from the age of 3 and hiding her big secret to the World. She was thrown into turmoil when her gender dysphoria increased dramatically, causing her to go on a voyage of discovery before finally admitting to herself that she is a transgender woman and that she needed to live her truth.
She then came out very publicly via a coming-out video which she posted on her social media and sent to all the clients of her photography business, risking her livelihood and reputation in the process.
Katie formed Cool2BTrans to support and inspire other trans people and to educate everyone else, by showing them that trans people are just ordinary people who want to be happy – just like everyone else. She is a presenter and event host and she helps organisations with diversity and inclusion by providing trans awareness training and inspirational speaking in an entertaining way, using humour to break down barriers.
Her media appearances on ITV, BBC, Channel 5, and in international printed media coupled with numerous accolades including National Diversity Awards Positive Role Model for LGBT 2025 and British Diversity Awards Hero of the Year 2023, underscore her influential role in fostering understanding and inclusion through positive visibility and storytelling. Katie was also listed as a diversity champion on the Global Diversity List 2023, she was on the Top 100 Influential People in the UK 2024 list and she was on the DIVA Power List 2023. She was a National Diversity Awards Positive Role Model for LGBT Award 2024 finalist too. Her other awards include the Trans in the City Trans Community Champion 2022 Award, the This is Us Training & Development Award 2023, the Women’s Awards East Midlands Outstanding Female LGBTQIA+ Champion 2023 Award and Fellowship of the Royal Society of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce for her work as a trans ambassador.
Katie is a tireless campaigner for trans rights too, as shown by her constant stream of social media posts, correcting misinformation and holding politicians and the media to account, while also empowering other trans people on their journey to live their authentic life.
Participants and audience members will leave Katie’s uplifting talks and training feeling both entertained and educated. Her talks have been described as “engaging, hilarious and exciting”, ”inspirational storytelling at its best!” and “the most exciting training in years”. Katie said “Many people focus on the negative aspects of being trans, but I prefer to approach the subject from a much more positive angle. I am exactly the same person I was before my transition – but far happier!”
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Katie Neeves speaks on Diversity, LGBTQ. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Katie to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Katie Neeves for events worldwide, subject to Katie's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Katie Neeves is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Katie can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Katie Neeves on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Katie can offer.
Katie Neeves delivers keynotes in English. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Katie Neeves's areas of expertise include Diversity, LGBTQ. To get a clear sense of Katie's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Katie Neeves can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Diversity, LGBTQ is relevant. Details of Katie's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Katie Neeves is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
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