About Katrena Friel
Switching On Success, the Blueprint for Personal and Professional Growth
TEDx speaker Learning to Embrace Self-Doubt2-time #1 Bestselling authorIPPY Bronze Award-winning nonfiction author25+ years Business mentoring experience
Katrena Friel, an international keynote speaker, award-winning author, and business mentor, brings a unique blend of energy and expressiveness to the world of podcasting. With over 25 years of experience as a business mentor, Katrena has honed her expertise in personal and professional development, offering a practical and pragmatic approach that has been described as dynamic, spirited, and empathic.
Known for her ability to challenge behaviors, beliefs, and thinking, Katrena is a catalyst for profound self-discovery. Participants in her programs often report learning more about themselves and others in a short period than they have in the last two decades. Her express format helps individuals escape their current thinking and take a giant leap forward in their personal and professional evolution.
Katrena's mission is to inspire, align, and activate individuals, ensuring they walk away feeling refreshed, empowered, and confident in their newfound understanding of capabilities. For those who value honesty, growth, credibility, expertise, and authenticity, Katrena has a unique ability to flick the switch on engagement.
Her journey, marked by two burnouts before the age of 25 and experiences with bullying bosses, has shaped her into an expert in management and leadership. With irreverent humor and a love for the startup vibe, Katrena shares insights on consciousness, engagement, and leadership, bridging spirituality with business.