Hi, I'm Kate.

I help empower people and organizations to reach their goals.

Kate McKenzie is a Calgary-based leader, business coach, and digital media producer, known for her work in leadership development and storytelling. She is the Founder and Principal Consultant at Ayla Consulting, where she helps organizations design scalable programs and foster growth. Kate also founded Worldviews Productions, a media company that shares stories of innovation, including her award-winning documentary The Secret Marathon. As co-founder of the Secret 3K, she supports global efforts for gender equality through an international run/walk event now hosted in 27 countries. With over a decade of experience coaching over 400 businesses, Kate is a sought-after speaker and strategist. She holds a Master’s in Digital Media and is passionate about using storytelling to drive social impact. When she’s at home she’s an avid runner, reader and artist. These habits are made possible through the support of her husband Leor who partners with her to raise their 2 year old and 4 year old kiddos who also love to run, as long as there are frequent breaks to pick up leaves, sticks and of course eat more snacks.

The Short Version

Kate McKenzie is a Calgary-based leader, business coach, and digital media producer known for her expertise in leadership development and storytelling for social impact. She founded Ayla Consulting, Worldviews Productions, and co-founded the Secret 3K, a global gender equality initiative inspired by her award-winning film, The Secret Marathon. Behind it all is her secret power source, her family, including her partner and two young children who fuel her energy with their endless curiosity, courage, hugs and love for adventure.

LET'S TALK ABOUT:

• Leadership, Coaching, Community Building, Manager Training, Onboarding

• Wellness, Resiliency, Mental Health, Personal Development

• Digital Media, Co-Creation, Positive News, Media, New Media, Social Media, Film Production

• Film, Art, Painting, Artists as Entrepreneur

• Education, Youth Engagement, Critical Thinking, Teacher Training, Curriculum Development

• Peak Performance, Fitness, Running, Rugby, Track & Field

• Travel, Exploration

"Hope is important because it can make the present moment less difficult to bear. If we believe that tomorrow will be better, we can bear a hardship today." – Thich Nhat Hanh

"Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness." – Desmond Tutu

“The last of the human freedoms -- to choose one's attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one's own way.” ― Viktor E. Frankl