What Makes Magical Katrina a Dynamic and Experienced Award-Winning Keynote and Motivational Speaker?
Katrina Kroetch has over 10 years of speech and debate experience and won many awards in school for her public speaking skills. She has professionally performed her unique blend of playful and whimsical magic worldwide in over 18 different countries such as France, Germany, Africa, India, Mexico, and even America (wow). She has been a cast member of the international touring show Champions of Magic and a performer on numerous network television shows including Masters of Illusion and Penn and Teller: Fool Us . She’s volunteered and been an advocate for Magicians Without Borders and the non profit Emergency Circus.
Magical Katrina is a female magician in a male dominated industry and has used her perseverance, creativity, and unique perspective to become a leading mind in magic and has lectured for the International Brotherhood of Magicians, the Society of American Magicians, the world’s largest online magic retailer: Penguin Magic and even has guest lectured at multiple Toast Masters Meetings. She’s also performed magic for the magicians of the world famous Academy of Magical Arts in Hollywood, California and their corporate clients.
She is the winner of 5 different magic awards and 3 different speaking awards including winning first place at AbraCORNdabara’s virtual magic contest. She was awarded the Pacific Coast Association of Magicians Family Entertainer of the year award. She is creative at writing unique and personalized keynotes with specific audiences and goals in mind and very quick on her feet. Katrina has over 15 years of improvisation training at famous comedy and improv schools such as The Groundlings, Upright Citizens Brigade and Second City. Despite our changing world she continues to dazzle audiences with her interactive virtual magic shows, live in person performances and workshops .
She has written for and been featured in a variety of magazines including The Linking Ring, Penguin Magic Monthly, and Vanish Magazine. Katrina has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post and more.
The Many Faces of a Keynote Speaker: What does a Keynote Speaker Do?
A keynote speaker is someone who is hired to speak at a conference in order to set the tone and give an overview of the event. In many cases, the keynote speaker is also the person who closes the conference. While it might seem like a simple enough task, being a successful keynote speaker is not easy. It takes a lot of hard work, dedication, and passion.
The Different Types of Keynote Speakers
There are many different types of keynote speakers and styles, each with their own unique tone and approach. Some of the most popular types of keynote speekers include:
Motivational Speaker: Motivational speakers are hired to inspire and motivate the audience. They typically use personal stories and anecdotes to illustrate their points.
Educational Speaker: Educational speakers are hired to provide information and educate the audience. They typically use data and statistics to support their points.
Entertaining Speaker: Entertaining speakers are hired to entertain and engage the audience. They typically use humor and jokes to keep the audience entertained.
No matter what type of keynote speaker you want, Katrina can emulate which specific need your event has and adapt accordingly. That being said, there are some essential elements that all successful keynote speeches share.
