Unlock Clarity, Confidence & Opportunity — One Conversation Can Change Everything
Turn conversations into connection, confidence and impact — for professionals, changemakers, and business owners ready to be heard and make a real difference.
Are you here to grow your network, deepen connection, or amplify your impact — but find that conversations often feel awkward or surface-level?
You’re not alone.
For years, I’ve watched brilliant people shrink in rooms full of possibility — not because they lacked potential, but because invisible blockers held them back:
✖ Self-doubt
✖ Unclear messaging
✖ Outdated beliefs about what networking “should” be
The result?
Shallow conversations. Missed opportunities. Diminished confidence.
But here’s what I know:
One intentional conversation can change everything.
When you shift your approach — and conversations become purposeful, clear, and full of possibility — you build trust, unlock momentum, and open doors.
Often in ways you never imagined.
Whether you're a professional, a leader in transition, a changemaker or a small business owner…
You don’t need more tactics.
You need to feel heard, seen, and supported.
Because when you’re confident in your voice and value — real connection follows.
What If Conversations Felt Natural — and Led Somewhere Meaningful?
I’m Kerryn Powell — The Network Catalyst.
I help professionals, leaders and changemakers breakthrough what's holding them back and connect with confidence and purpose.
Together, let’s shift the way you approach conversations — and make them your most powerful business asset.
If networking and conversations feel awkward, inauthentic or exhausting…let’s change that. Your time matters and your conversations count.
What You Can Unlock from a Single Conversation:
✅ Career & Business Growth
Build confidence and drive results through intentional connection.
✅ Stronger Networks
Foster aligned collaborations that create real momentum.
✅ Meaningful Impact
Connect with purpose — and make a difference in your work and life.
“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.
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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.
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Real Networking Isn’t a Performance — It’s a Life Skill
Too often, networking is seen as transactional — just handing out cards or making a pitch. But real connection isn’t about “working the room.”
It’s about expressing your value, asking better questions, and connecting with the right people in the right way.
When you do that — you’re seen, heard, and remembered.
You unlock insights, opportunities, and the support that moves you forward.
Because effective conversations don’t just grow your network — they grow your confidence, your influence, and your impact.
But it is not always easy.
You may feel:
Intimidated starting conversations with strangers
Frustrated by surface-level small talk
Unclear how to express your value clearly
Lacking the confidence to clearly engage
The truth is, meaningful connections don’t happen by luck—they happen by design.
And that’s where I come in.
Imagine Walking into Any Room with Confidence
✔ Conversations flow with ease
✔ Trust builds naturally—without pressure or performance
✔ Your network becomes a source of support, growth, and aligned opportunity
Because when connection is intentional, networking stops feeling like a chore and starts becoming your most powerful business asset.
What You Can Expect When We Work Together
With over 30 years of experience — and more than 3,000 professionals supported — I’ve seen the impact of shifting conversations from surface-level to meaningful.
Through purposeful connection, my clients have unlocked over $6 million in business, built long-lasting relationships, and gained the confidence to lead, grow and contribute in powerful new ways.
Whether you’re a business owner, leader, changemaker or in transition, together we will:
• Turn awkward chats into aligned opportunities
• Build relationships that are authentic and sustainable
• Strengthen your courage, presence and voice
• Spark fresh thinking and clarity — through meaningful dialogue
Connection - Your Way
Networking doesn’t have to feel awkward, exhausting or inauthentic.
You don’t need more contacts — you need conversations that count that grow your business, build visibility or deepen your network — this is where the shift begins.
Intentional, purposeful conversations build trust, amplify your voice, bring your vision to life and your time matter.
How I Help You Make the Shift
Everything I do is grounded in clarity, purpose and genuine connection.
Because networking isn’t just about meeting people — it’s about meeting the right people, in the right way.
Through mentoring, facilitated conversations, workshops and events, I support you to move from uncertainty to confidence, from siloed to supported — and from small talk to real impact.
My Approach:
Spark conversations that ignite curiosity, energise ideas, and open the door to aligned opportunities.
Through my Explore – Excite – Expand™ approach, we turn conversation into connection — and connection into possibility.
What you need :
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Courage. Confidence. Clarity
Find your voice, share your story, and express your value with authenticity.
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Build Connections Strategically
Engage with the right people, the right way—with a clear plan.
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Proven Tools
Use frameworks that turn awkward into awesome.
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Collaboration & Community
Join programs and events that spark insight, momentum, and growth.
Who I Work With
For Organisations & Event Hosts
You want to foster genuine connection in your team, association or community —not just attendance. And are looking for a :
Speaker →
For Individuals
You're a business owner, leader or changemaker ready to grow your influence and connect more meaningfully. You are searching for someone who can provide strategies, accountability and support :
Why work with me?
I’m Kerryn Powell, The Network Catalyst and “Silo Breaker”. I call myself a catalyst, because a “catalyst” creates change. I change the way you approach networking and conversations. As a “Silo Breaker”, I break down barriers and expand your horizons.
Conversations are key to unlocking opportunities and accessing what you need.
Through my diverse experience, I can guide and support you to gain clarity, boost confidence, access opportunities, build trust, and grow, personally and professionally.
Together, we’ll reshape how you connect — so you can:
✔️ Uncover hidden opportunities
✔️ Build aligned, powerful relationships
✔️ Walk into the right rooms with clarity and confidence
Because success doesn’t start with a pitch — it starts with one real conversation at a time.
“I would like to thank Kerryn Powell for being such a passionate keynote speaker at our 25 July 2018 EMR Alliance Convention. This event was attended by 104 leaders across the region’s funded community aged care service providers and was themed ‘Communication – The Human Connection’. Kerryn’s collaborative approach in designing a presentation to meet our needs was both flexible and professional.”
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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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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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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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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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I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Kerryn from Your Time Matters 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.
I highly recommend working with Kerryn 1-on-1 if you’re ready to elevate your networking skills and open doors for new opportunities.
Sue Glasser- Productivity and mindset coach
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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. During the session we worked on our business development and benefited greatly from Kerryn's wealth of experience in connecting people through her networking and other events she has run.
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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“... 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
Meet my business networking community, Your Time Matters, based in Brighton, Melbourne, Australia
In business and in life—true success is about more than just technical skill.
It’s built through rich conversations, genuine connection, and the courage to share and grow with others.
I create spaces where you can explore new ideas, be challenged in your thinking, and meet people who truly get the journey you’re on.
MEMBERSHIP TO KERRYN’S COMMUNITY OFFERS:
Expand your network, learn from others, and grow your confidence, connections and business
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ONLINE Lessons Learned
Keep up with trends and benefit from shared experiences of others to create more impact, and grow.
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ONLINE Lunch Learn Do
Work ON your business, and interact with subject matter experts to take immediate action.
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IN PERSON EVENTS
Engage in meaningful conversations and to explore, excite and expand opportunities.
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ONLINE Commit & Conquer
For members seeking accountability, progress and growth with intention.
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ACCESS Tools to learn, grow, achieve
Never be stuck again. Curiosity starts here—access tools, insights and the community.
