Kerryn Powell
Conversation & Connection Strategist | Speaker & Facilitator | Melbourne
Change the conversation
… unlock confidence, opportunity, impact.
The opportunities you're seeking are a conversation away. Are you having the right ones?
Most people don't miss opportunities because they aren't capable, or haven't tried. They miss them because they've been having the wrong conversations, the ones that never go deep enough to find what's hidden. An assumption made too soon. A narrow view of who's worth talking to. Time not invested in finding out. Or simply not knowing where to start.
Few of us are taught how to ask the question that opens a door, or hear what's being said underneath the surface. That's the gap. And that's exactly where I work.
I create the conditions for next level conversations that:
boost confidence
build trust
break silos
make an impact
unlock the opportunities already around you — the ones you can't quite see, hear, or feel yet.
When conversations stay surface-level, opportunities are harder to see. Confidence wavers. Impact feels out of reach. Not because you lack ideas or intent. Because the right conversation hasn't happened yet.
I understand this because I've lived it. I've spent years creating connection and belonging for others, and I've had to learn, sometimes the hard way, how much I need it too. That's not a footnote to this work. It's the reason for it.
The shift is to see what's already there differently and use your conversations as a bridge to “connect the dots” . And that changes what becomes possible.
What changes when the conversation changes?
Clarity replaces confusion: in your thinking, your direction, and the room you're in.
Confidence replaces hesitation: people who feel genuinely heard show up differently.
Trust replaces reticence: in relationships, in teams, and in the opportunities that follow.
Collaboration replaces isolation: whether across a table, in a team, or throughout a silo.
Thinking expands: because someone else's perspective shows you what you couldn't see from where you were standing.
Assumptions are challenged: and that's where the most important shifts begin.
Is this you?
You might not call yourself a problem solver, a team leader, a changemaker, or a community builder. But look closer, and you'll probably recognise yourself in one of these.
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Problem Solvers
You see what others miss. I help you connect that insight to the people who need to hear it.
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Team Leaders
Your strategy is sound. I help you address the silos working against it.
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Changemakers
Your cause is clear. I work with you on the conversation that makes others act on it.
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Community Builders
You have a knack for bringing people together. I find the words and the structure that make it real.
“Kerryn has completely shifted how I approach professional conversations. She has a rare ability to create space for genuine connection rather than the usual networking small talk. She has improved my ability to get out of my comfort zone and create connections and start conversations where I previously may not have done.”
-Darren Lutchner, Founder of 365 Assist, Microsoft 365 and Power Platform Specialist
How I can help you
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Silo Breaker workshops create the conditions for better conversations — the kind that build understanding, trust, and momentum across teams.
When conversations improve, collaboration follows.
And when collaboration improves, innovation, productivity, and customer experience improve with it.
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Whether speaking, or facilitating, or blending both, my focus is creating the conditions for people to think differently, connect meaningfully and move forward with greater clarity.
I work with organisations, leadership teams, communities and curated groups to create experiences where people engage, reflect, connect and leave with something that lasts..
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Communities don’t grow by accident.
They grow when people feel seen, heard, and connected by purpose.I help changemakers, leaders, and organisers design communities where meaningful conversations create trust, momentum, and impact — online and offline
ORGANISATIONS
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From interactive workshops to curated small-group experiences and quarterly Catalyst dinners, and throught the Catalyst Community, Kerryn creates spaces where people can reflect, practise, connect and grow with greater confidence and intention.
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Get clarity on who you are and the value you bring. Not as a rehearsed pitch, but as something you can say naturally, in your own words, in any setting, at any timeC.
Conversations that previously felt uncomfortable start to feel natural. Read more
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Online. Intentional. Open to men and women, wherever they are.
An intentional community, and built around the belief that better conversations create better outcomes.
PROFESSIONALS
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And to get you started, here is a useful resource- Let's Talk: Three Conversation Starters to Open Doors and Deepen Connection.
A short, practical guide giving you three questions that actually work - warm enough to feel human, purposeful enough to go somewhere meaningful.
Whether you're heading into an event, reaching out to someone new, or simply want to show up in conversations with a little more confidence and intention - this is where to start.
Make conversations count
“Let’s Talk: Three Conversation Starters to Open Doors & Deepen Connection”
with Kerryn Powell, The Network Catalyst
Questions people often ask
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Yes — and you wouldn't be alone in feeling that way. From running events for my business community Your Time Matters, I have supported thousands of professionals to understand that networking is a life skill that everyone needs, not just a strategy to grow your business. Most people who find networking draining or awkward aren't doing anything wrong. They've just never connected the ability they already have . I work with them to be more aware and able to have conversations that feel natural and go somewhere meaningful. That's what shifts when we work together. You don't need to become a different person. You just need better tools, a bit of practice, and the right spaces to try them. If you want to improve your networking skills and build more meaningful professional relationships, the shift isn't in doing more — it's in having better conversations. I now offer mentoring , workshops and experiences where we focus on true connection and conversations that unlock opportunities as you become better at articulating your value.
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I help professionals and organisations have conversations that go beyond the surface — the kind that build real trust, open unexpected doors, and create the clarity you need to move forward. That looks different depending on where you are: it might be a workshop, a facilitated event, 1:1 mentoring, or a speaking engagement. But the through-line is always the same: creating conversations and connections to create better outcomes.
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It's deliberately different. This isn't about scripts, systems, or performing a version of yourself you don't recognise. My work starts from the belief that you already have more to offer than you think — the gap is usually in being able to see and reach the conversations that are already around you. We work on that together: with curiosity, not a formula.
Your Time Matters - The Ripple Effect
Many of you may know me through Your Time Matters, the business network I founded in 2013. Through that community, I helped thousands of professionals have better conversations and unlock opportunities already around them.
It gave me as much as I gave it.
I'm so grateful to have worked with people who understand the value of genuine connection.
Building on that community approach, my focus has shifted to the conversations themselves.
Because every conversation has potential. The question is whether we notice it.
Here are just a few of the people I've worked with:
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![Building a network and sharing skills and experiences between members has supported Sam McFarlane from SamSays to grow her business through connections and education from Kerryn Powell.]()
Kerryn is great at creating opportunities for genuine connection.
She has a calm, welcoming presence and a real knack for bringing the right people together. Whether it's through her events or simply chatting one-on-one, she makes networking feel much more approachable and meaningful.
Sam McFarlane, Sam Says
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![Men often struggle with networking conversations, making the conversation about sales rather than opportunities and relationships that help them grow.]()
I was struggling with finding networking quite uncomfortable and impersonal.
Since working with Kerryn, I have gained confidence and enjoyment in networking.
As a result of this, I have developed significant business relationships, which have had a positive impact on me, on both a business and personal level.
-Peter Burgess, Process Culture
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In March 2024, Kerryn Powell's presentation at Intrepid Minds’ 4th Annual Executive Assistant Congress in Melbourne was one of the standouts of this Congress.
Through her evident expertise, Kerryn provided practical advice, with an emphasis on real-world examples, making her content relatable and actionable
- Peta Dixon, Event Manager and Executive EA
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I first met Kerryn early 2018 at a retreat and was drawn to her ability to create a conversation from the most simple introduction. What I've learnt in the time since has been how to connect with my peers, clients and family members in a whole new manner. Kerryn has also made me think about the new connections I could make and how to reach out to them to get to know them. Many thanks to Kerryn for helping me grow as a woman, business owner, friend and family member. I look forward to enjoying our connection for many years to come.
- Sarah Bruce
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Kerryn has assisted me to think beyond my conservative expectations and helped me to grow my confidence in my business proposal.
My conversations with Kerryn are positive and nurturing as she has the experience and understanding of the challenges involved in establishing a business.
-Kim Waters , Art Therapist at Kim Waters Art Therapy
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Kerryn Powell supports business owners with an approach that prioritises relationships, connection and education. If anyone out there is looking for a business network that goes beyond card swapping and makes a difference for its members and the wider community, Your Time Matters (YTM) is a great option.
- Anna Osherov
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![Cindy Rella from 'Rella's Strength & Wellness Hub' has benefited from her involvement in the Your Time Matters business community run by Kerryn Powell.]()
Kerryn is a breath of fresh air and a delight to work with, her advice on all things connection and starting conversations is so valuable.
-Cindy Rella, Rellas Studio
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![Sue Glasser, Productivity and Mindset coach has been an active member of Kerryn Powell's business networking community where she has enjoyed learning, having meaningful conversations and developing here networking skills.]()
I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Kerryn for over 10 years, and in that time, I’ve learnt so much from her about the true power of networking.
Kerryn is what I call the “Networking Guru”—she has a remarkable ability to connect the right people at the right time, and her insights have been invaluable to my business growth.
Her knowledge, warmth, and strategic approach to building meaningful connections make her an incredible mentor in this space.
Sue Glasser- Productivity and mindset coach
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“... absolutely loved the conversations, connections and community. Connecting with a diverse range of business people with a shared interest in building meaningful relationships was a real highlight. Kerryn and Leigh have built an exceptional community of kindred spirits coming together in a welcoming and inclusive way. Highly recommended!”
Skye Bennett, Project Manager and founder of Silent Bookclub, Melbourne
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Kerryn has a wonderful way of helping you to discover the opportunities to make connections - business or other - that you might be missing and guide you towards a deeper understanding of how to foster meaningful relationships that will impact you both personally and professionally. I recently attended her workshop on Hidden Lead Generation, which prompted me to review my current business opportunities and identify new ways to connect with potential clients in my business.
If you are a business owner looking for help to identify how you can connect with your ideal customer or client, I highly recommend speaking to Kerryn about her workshops or 1:1 mentoring.
Harriet Lammin, JDA Lammin Architects
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I had the opportunity to attend Kerryn’s corporate workshop called "𝘏𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘥 𝘮𝘦𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘳𝘦𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘯 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴".
The knowledge that she shared was 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐟𝐮𝐥, 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 and 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐭. It made me realise and revise the way in which I approach professional networking.
I would without hesitation highly recommend connecting with Kerryn. Her workshops are well suited to large corporates, small business networking and similar type events.- Eric Em,
