Episode Overview:

What does it mean to choose kindness—even when life breaks your back? Literally. In this powerful episode, Kath Koschel, founder of Kindness Factory and former elite athlete, shares her remarkable journey through physical trauma, grief, and unimaginable loss… and how small acts of kindness pulled her through. Her story is a testament to the human spirit, the science of kindness, and why leaders need empathy now more than ever.

What You’ll Learn:

• How Kath turned her rock bottom into a global kindness movement
• The neuroscience behind giving and receiving kindness
• Why acts of compassion can rewire the brain and transform workplace culture
• The difference between being “nice” and being “kind”
• How leaders can model resilience and empathy through adversity

Episode Highlights:

• [00:00] “30 Reasons to Keep Going” — Kath’s powerful reflection at rock bottom
• [03:15] Falling in love in rehab, and the devastating loss that followed
• [06:40] How small acts of kindness helped Kath find purpose again
• [10:12] The birth of Kindness Factory — and how it changed everything
• [14:30] What tough days taught her about gratitude, healing, and action
• [17:55] How kindness can be your strongest leadership strategy

Meet the Guest:

Kath Koschel is a former elite cricketer turned global changemaker and founder of Kindness Factory, a non-profit inspiring people to choose kindness every day. After surviving multiple spinal injuries, personal loss, and grief, Kath turned her pain into purpose. Her work now spans continents, stages, and boardrooms—helping people and leaders discover the strength of compassion.

Tools, Frameworks, or Strategies Mentioned:

• The neuroscience of kindness
• Gratitude journaling at rock bottom
• “Kindness as a leadership trait” philosophy
• Logging acts of kindness (KindnessFactory.com)

Closing Insight & CTA:

“Kindness is a choice. Not a soft skill, but a strong one. And when we choose to act, even in the smallest way, we create ripples far beyond ourselves.”

Log your act of kindness or read inspiring stories at KindnessFactory.com

Learn more about Kath’s work at KathKoschel.com

Follow Kath on LinkedIn: Kath Koschel