Kathryn Woods is a communication consultant and speaking coach with more than 20 years of experience as a speech-language pathologist. As a “recovering shy person,” she understands how challenging communicating with confidence can be. She fuses her experience and expertise together to form the foundation of training and communicating she uses to help speakers, professionals, and teams feel comfortable and confident when communicating. Kathryn’s impactful and interactive presentations and trainings give participants the “Aha!” moment they seek, while teaching practical strategies that can be implemented immediately and with ease.

What first sparked your interest in TEDx?

The opportunity to be part of a community that works as a team to highlight the voices of TEDx Atlanta speakers and spread innovative ideas to make the world a better place.

If you could describe your volunteer experience with TEDxAtlanta in three words, what would they be?

Collaboration, community, and impact.

What is your favorite memory from your time working with TEDxAtlanta?

The satisfaction of witnessing the joy and pride the speakers feel when they finally get up on that red dot and deliver their message powerfully after weeks or months of working together to refine and practice their talks.

What is something that may surprise people about TEDx?

The events are not just a random group of speakers talking about unrelated ideas, but rather, a curated selection of ideas and speakers centered around a theme. It reminds me of a great album where each song relates back to a central motif.

Why should others volunteer with TEDx?

If you want to meet fascinating, mission-driven human beings, I highly recommend joining the TEDx volunteer team!