KA TIE
GODDEN
Communication
is at the heart of everything.
I believe that when we get communication right, we don’t just improve conversations—we improve lives.
Conversations shape our businesses, relationships, and ability to make an impact. Every interaction has the potential to create clarity, trust, and progress—or confusion, disconnection, and frustration.
And when you master communication—not just as a tool, but as a skill for leadership, trust, and influence—you don’t just get better at conversations. You get better at creating change.
And I know firsthand how much that matters.
I’ve always been fascinated by the way we connect with others
The words we choose, the unspoken signals we send, and the impact of a single conversation. But I didn’t start my career as a communication expert. I was raised on a family farm, where communication was essential, whether it was coordinating work, working through big decisions as a family or finding common ground across generations.
Later, I became a teacher, spending 16 years navigating human behaviour, guiding learning, and understanding how to create real change.
That’s where I first saw the power of communication—not just as a skill, but as a bridge between understanding people, ideas, and transformation.
Finding my voice—and helping others do the same
Growing up in a farming family in regional Australia, I learned communication wasn’t just about words, but about teamwork, trust, and honesty that keeps things running through early mornings, long seasons, and shifting generational priorities.
Living and working in those environments taught me that the way we speak to each other — especially under pressure — shapes everything: how we work together, how we handle conflict, and how we stay connected when things get tough.
For 36 years, I’ve lived with Type 1 Diabetes, and throughout my life, I’ve experienced what it feels like to be misunderstood, dismissed, and even shamed in conversations about my own health. I navigated a healthcare system where words have the power to either build trust or break it. I know what it’s like to search for people who truly get it—who don’t just offer advice, but actually listen, motivate, and connect in a way that makes you feel seen.
Those experiences — from the farm gate to the healthcare system — taught me that communication is really about presence, connection, and the ability to lead meaningful conversations. That realisation became the foundation of my work.
Through years of studying Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), behavioural profiling, and the psychology of communication, I realised something powerful: So many professionals, even the most skilled and accomplished, struggle to communicate in a way that truly lands.
People want to feel heard, understood, and valued, but most of us aren’t taught how to create those moments. That’s why I became obsessed with decoding the subtle, powerful shifts that make conversations more impactful.
After more than 13 years of research and application in health and wellness, I realised that there’s a massive gap in how we communicate—not just between healthcare providers and patients, but in leadership, education, agribusiness, and everyday interactions.
I’m here to shake things up
Today, I work with leaders, coaches, educators, agribusiness families and professionals across industries to refine their communication, overcome resistance, and create lasting transformation.
Whether it’s in a corporate boardroom or a family farming enterprise, the principles are the same: good communication builds trust, drives results and sustains relationships.
I want to empower people to advocate for themselves and others, normalise leadership, and own their depth of power when communicating. And, I’d love to help you. Reach out to learn more about working together.
I believe great communication isn’t about being the loudest or the most polished in the room. It’s about understanding people deeply, knowing how to navigate conversations with nuance, and creating space for transformation.
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