Katty Kay

Katty Kay is a journalist, broadcaster and bestselling author who has spent three decades reporting on global events and leadership from Washington DC. She has covered five US presidential elections, major international crises, and the shifting balance of global power for the BBC and US broadcasters, as well as The Rest is Politics US. With intelligence, authority and balance, she analyses American politics and international affairs, combined with a long-standing interest in leadership, confidence and communication.

A long-time presenter for BBC World News and the BBC’s US coverage, Katty has reported from more than 30 countries and interviewed world leaders, CEOs and policy-makers. She is now a senior contributor and US Special Correspondent for BBC News, where she continues to present documentaries, interviews and analysis on politics, technology and social change. Her regular appearances on NBC’s Morning Joe, MSNBC and other major US outlets have made her a familiar and trusted voice for international audiences. Katty has lived and worked in Africa, Asia, Europe and the US, giving her a unique global perspective on current affairs and cultural change. Whether analysing the future of democracy, the shifting dynamics of gender and power, or the qualities that define effective leaders, she combines journalistic insight and integrity with warmth, clarity and credibility.

Alongside her journalism, Katty is an authority on women’s leadership and confidence. With fellow broadcaster Claire Shipman, Katty has co-authored The Confidence Code, Womenomics: Write Your Own Rules for Success, The Confidence Code for Girls, and The Power Code. Each have become international bestsellers and are widely used in leadership training and education. The books explore the science and psychology of confidence and the practical steps that help women, girls, and everyone thrive in demanding environments.

Katty shares sharp, first-hand analysis of the forces shaping politics, media and society, as well as practical lessons on leadership, confidence and communication drawn from her career and research. With wit, perspective and substance, she helps audiences navigate complexity and uncertainty with greater confidence and clarity.