Kerry Barrett: Event Emcee

Kerry Barrett is an Emmy Award–winning journalist, speaker, and event emcee who transforms stage presence and video confidence into unforgettable audience experiences.

Quick Facts:

Highlights:
  • Emmy Award–winning news anchor with 20+ years of live broadcast experience
  • Professional emcee for corporate events, galas, and conferences
  • Creator of “The Relatability Index,” teaching leaders how to connect with any audience
  • Expert in on-camera performance, media training, and video strategy
  • Keynote topics include relatability, risk-taking, and digital-era public speaking

Formats: Event host, emcee, keynote speaker (45–60 minutes), workshops

Audiences: Corporate leaders, conference organizers, media professionals, entrepreneurs, and executive teams

Outcomes:
  1. Seamless, polished event hosting that keeps audiences engaged.
  2. Practical strategies for mastering on-camera confidence and presence.
  3. Actionable insights on relatability, leadership, and storytelling.
Reviews: (4 reviews)
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  • Travels from: New York, NY
  • **Fee range: $5,001 - $10,000

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Keynote Topics:

Learn from Emmy Award-Winning Anchor, Kerry Barrett, as she shares the story of how she went from plummeting ratings, to an Emmy on her desk – by learning the secret behind the lens. In the cut throat business of television, if you don’t adapt you die. You have to adapt yearly, weekly, even hourly.

What she learned about relatability changed the course of her career, and is now being taught to thousands of people in businesses all over the world. This secret helped her connect with her audience on a massive scale on camera and off, and will help you go from obscurity to authority.

Not only will you learn how to use video to leverage your visibility in a way that puts you ahead of your competition – but you will learn how to take those same skills off camera in your live interactions.

Learn the characteristics of relatability, what they are, why they’re important, take your own Relatability Index quiz, find out where you land on the index, what that means, and how you can improve.

Kerry will show you that magical place of connection that exists outside the script you are following – and helps you lead between the lines. 

  • How To Use the Undervalued Element of Relatability to Influence, Get
  • Employee Buy-In, and Lead
  • What The Emotional and Leadership Traits of Relatability Are
  • Measure Your Own “Relatability Index” and what it means
  • Learn How to Improve Your Score

Era (AKA- How to MVP Your VIQ)

Is your video falling short of delivering results? Is your confidence taking a hit?.

In today’s business landscape, we’re navigating through a video-centric era.

Video isn’t just another medium. It’s a catalyst for brand promotion, message sharing, and it’s the
secret ingredient to closing mega deals. But if your videos aren’t sparking magic, it’s time to reconsider your approach.

Maybe you’ve been there – scrolling through YouTube or TikTok, trying to understand what makes some content stand out while yours seem to fade into the background. You end up feeling even worse.

And no, the solution isn’t in AI that churns out monotonous, soulless content. The key to making meaningful connections is authenticity. It’s about showing up as yourself – real and unfiltered, with a unique voice that genuinely resonates with your audience. It may sound challenging, and we know it can be.

When you master this connection, your videos will start to click. They’ll resonate.

They’ll begin to close deals.

Video is a powerful tool, and you CAN make it work for you. Don’t let self-doubt and fear keep you from harnessing its full potential.

If you’re ready to transform your video content and start generating real results, let us guide you.

Remember, it’s not just about being on video. It’s about being real on video. Let’s start your journey to captivating, effective video content today!
 

Description: Drawing from her own experiences, going into an on-camera career with a debilitating fear of speaking, leaving a lucrative and glamorous TV career in NYC, and starting a business with zero business experience, Kerry deciphers the mindset, method and meaningful motivation to take difficult and scary, but calculated risk as a vehicle to personal and/or professional growth.

For audiences, Kerry answers these thought-provoking and life-changing questions: how does risk influence personal development, how to build confidence and develop new skills, and how risk develops a sense of pride and accomplishment.

The Mindset Required To Make Calculated Risk Part of Your Personal Growth

  • How To Take Risk In Life
  • How To Evaluate Risk
  • How To Implement

Kerry Barrett is a masterful event host, renowned for her ability to create a seamless and engaging experience for audiences. With years of experience as a broadcast journalist and award-winning anchor, Kerry knows how to captivate a crowd while keeping events on track and on schedule. Her poise, quick wit, and ability to adapt to any situation make her a trusted professional for corporate events, conferences, awards ceremonies, and gala evenings.

Kerry excels at setting the tone of an event, ensuring a smooth flow between segments, and maintaining audience energy throughout. She brings a polished yet approachable style to every occasion, ensuring that guests feel engaged and entertained. Whether navigating complex agendas or managing live Q&A sessions, Kerry delivers a flawless performance that elevates the overall event experience.

Talent Short Bio

Kerry Barrett is a dynamic event emcee, keynote speaker, and Emmy Award–winning news anchor with over two decades of broadcast experience. Known for her commanding presence and ability to connect authentically, Kerry has hosted live events, conferences, awards ceremonies, and high-stakes broadcasts with professionalism and warmth.

Her career spans top media networks where she reported breaking news and developed mastery in storytelling, improvisation, and audience engagement. Today, she leverages that expertise to empower leaders, executives, and entrepreneurs to shine on stage and on camera.

As an emcee, Kerry ensures seamless event flow, high energy, and memorable impact, while as a speaker she inspires audiences with lessons on relatability, confidence, risk-taking, and digital communication.

With a transformative journey from debilitating stage fright to becoming an esteemed figure in broadcast journalism, Kerry Barrett stands as a beacon of inspiration for aspiring speakers and professionals alike. Over two decades, Kerry has etched her mark as an Emmy-award winning network news anchor, host, and reporter, honing her craft in the intense spotlight of television.

Her story resonates deeply, illustrating the power of resilience and determination in overcoming formidable obstacles. Today, Kerry channels her wealth of experience and expertise into guiding others through their own challenges, specializing in on-camera delivery and video content creation to empower individuals and businesses in the digital age.

In Kerry Barrett, event planners and audiences alike discover a compelling blend of expertise, authenticity, and inspiration. From her humble beginnings grappling with stage fright to her meteoric rise as a respected broadcast journalist, Kerry’s journey embodies the transformative power of perseverance and self-belief.

Today, she pays it forward by empowering others to conquer their fears and unlock their full potential in the digital age. With her dynamic speaking style and unparalleled insights, Kerry Barrett continues to leave an indelible mark on audiences worldwide, igniting change and fostering growth wherever she goes.

Her unique perspective, derived from years in the national media, enables her to teach others how to authentically connect with their audiences and cultivate a genuine rapport.

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Talent Videos

Kerry Barrett — Emmy Award–Winning Event Emcee & Keynote Speaker

Watch how Emmy Award–winning anchor Kerry Barrett commands the stage as an event emcee, blending sharp professionalism with approachable energy that keeps audiences engaged.

In her promotional reel, Kerry Barrett showcases her skill as a speaker and host, blending her Emmy Award–winning broadcast background with engaging storytelling. She highlights her unique approach to event hosting, ensuring events run smoothly and audiences remain energized.

The reel also touches on her keynote topics, such as the power of relatability, mastering confidence on camera, and how calculated risk drives growth. Clips demonstrate her ability to handle live audiences, virtual events, and broadcast-style delivery, reinforcing her reputation as a trusted professional for conferences, awards, and high-profile corporate events.

Key Moments

00:00 – Introduction: Emmy-winning journalist turned event emcee and speaker.
00:15 – Reel highlights of on-camera and stage presence.
00:45 – Keynote snippets: relatability, leadership, and video confidence.
01:15 – Event hosting examples: galas, conferences, and corporate events.
01:40 – Closing: Kerry Barrett as a trusted choice for seamless, impactful events.

In this 4-minute highlight reel, Emmy Award–winning journalist Kerry Barrett blends her broadcast background with live coaching to show how authenticity and fun transform public speaking.

This video showcases Kerry Barrett’s evolution from Emmy Award–winning news anchor to engaging public speaking coach. It opens with her in the newsroom, delivering live reports with authority and composure. Transitioning to the stage, Kerry addresses a room of participants by debunking the myth that public speaking confidence comes overnight. Instead, she stresses it is built through persistence, practice, and embracing discomfort.

She leads an interactive exercise where attendees are asked to passionately “sell” a random object provided by their peers. The room bursts into laughter as participants creatively pitch everyday items, proving that spontaneity and humor are powerful confidence builders. Kerry reinforces that mistakes are not career-ending; they are overshadowed by energy, authenticity, and expertise.

Her closing message is that public speaking should be fun. By approaching the stage with enthusiasm and embracing imperfection, speakers can connect with audiences on a deeper level. The video blends newsroom credibility with coaching relatability, positioning Kerry as a trusted guide for professionals who want to boost stage presence and video confidence.

Key Moments

00:00 – Opening montage: Kerry Barrett anchoring news broadcasts.
00:30 – Transition to live coaching: “People fear public speaking more than death.”
01:00 – Building confidence requires persistence, not shortcuts.
01:30 – Interactive exercise: participants pitch random objects with humor.
02:30 – Audience laughter and energy; lessons in spontaneity and confidence.
03:15 – Key insight: expertise and enthusiasm overshadow mistakes.
03:45 – Closing: “Have fun on stage—fun is the foundation of great public speaking.”

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