For most of his life, Peter Katz has been asking one simple question:
WHAT
MATTERS
MOST?
He first explored that question as a touring musician. On stages around the world, he saw first dances, last goodbyes, and thousands of other moments that mattered most to those drawn to his music.
Over more than a decade, Peter wrote hundreds of songs, shared the stage and studio with Grammy-Award winning artists and producers, played 150+ concerts a year, witnessing firsthand how music and story could cut through noise, forge connection, and make people feel part of something bigger.
Eventually, executives and event planners began asking him to bring that same magic to their organizations — to help their people not just feel inspired for a moment, but to build cultures that last.
Through that work, Peter discovered a pattern: the most vibrant, connected teams weren’t chasing culture — they were celebrating it.
These teams knew what mattered most – to their people, their mission, their customers, to their communities.
And, they made it visible. They named it. Elevated it. Repeated it until it became who they were.
“We become what we celebrate.”
That insight became Peter’s calling.
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MEET
PETER KATZ
Keynote speaker, singer-songwriter, and facilitator.
Today, Peter is a trusted partner to Fortune 500 companies, leading healthcare systems, major associations, and all levels of government.
They all turn to Peter to help them clarify what matters most, recognize it in everyday actions, and celebrate it in ways that fuel connection and performance.
In fact, Peter has been described by many of his fans and clients as
“a thunderbolt for the soul.”
His signature keynote concerts, culture‑building workshops, and reimagined employee appreciation experiences blend live music, customized storytelling, and proven leadership strategies — all grounded in his training as an xchange-Approach certified facilitator in Appreciative Inquiry (a strengths based approach to organizational change) and over ten thousand hours of experience as a performer and facilitator.
Peter’s work has been recognized with JUNO Award (Canadian Grammys) and Canadian Screen Award (Canadian Oscars) nominations and features on national television and radio.
But what matters most to him isn’t accolades — it’s impact.
Watching leaders realize they already have everything they need to transform their culture.
Seeing teams light up when they feel seen for what they contribute.
Hearing, “We’ve got to celebrate what matters,” echo through the room as people leave, ready to lead differently.
At the heart of everything Peter does is a belief:
When people feel seen, connected, and celebrated for what matters most, they don’t just stay — they show up fully.
Are you ready to celebrate what matters?