KEYNOTES FOR CORPORATES ON MENTAL HEALTH & WORKPLACE WELLBEING
SPEAKING FROM EXPERIENCE
I combine excellent communication and presentation skills honed over more than 20 years working as an international journalist with vulnerability, authenticity and emotional intelligence to produce powerful, engaging talks. I specialise in speaking to and working with high-achieving individuals.
My talks are based on my own experience. I am a former international correspondent for the global news agency Reuters. I reached the peak of my profession, working in the Houses of Parliament and travelling the world with then Prime Minister Tony Blair. At the same time, I struggled with anxiety, stress, low self-confidence and self-destructive behaviours including an eating disorder, alcohol abuse and compulsive work. I suffered in silence, ashamed to admit what was going on inside. Ultimately, these behaviours led to burnout and enforced sick leave, at a huge personal cost and a substantial cost to my company. I know that many professionals struggle with low confidence, imposter syndrome, self-sabotaging behaviours, perfectionism and high levels of anxiety and stress. I know that burnout and breakdown are common among high-achieving individuals. Imagine if we could inspire people to work to their full potential and to maximise their gifts and talents. And imagine if we could support people to develop a new way of working that's productive and that keeps them happy, healthy and well. This is my mission. |
I am committed to inspiring, empowering and supporting professionals in all industries to achieve their full potential, at work and in life, while maintaining their mental, emotional and physical health and wellbeing. I offer keynote speeches for corporations, charities and other organisations on the following topics:
I believe authenticity and vulnerability are the keys to healthy relationships at work and to a fulfilled and productive workforce. When we are vulnerable ourselves, we give others the permission to be real. This can avoid costly episodes of burnout, negative stress or self-destructive behaviours. HOW I WORK
I offer motivational talks to large audiences or bespoke workshops for smaller groups. In my workshops, I create a safe, nurturing environment in which to explore topics such as stress, anxiety, perfectionism or self-destructive behaviours. I have found that my vulnerability encourages others to look inside themselves, own their behaviours, commit to change and, where necessary, seek help.
I draw on the tools I have learned on my personal development journey over the last 20 years along with my intuitive coaching abilities and natural empathy. I have spoken on The Inspire'd Stage in London and at the Women of the World Festival at London's Southbank Centre and to a range of corporations from Fortune 500 companies to smaller organisations. I have appeared on national radio including BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour, BBC Radio 2's Jeremy Vine Show and on national television including Newsnight and Sky News. I have researched and written on topics including emotional resilience, wellbeing, eating disorders and other mental health issues for clients including The School of Life and publications including Psychologies, Red and The Daily Mail. |
TESTIMONIALS
"I think the talk was pitch-perfect in what it covered and how it was delivered, and I think the attendees really benefited from it, and I hope it will open up further and deeper conversations. I was particularly struck by your story about being in the hotel room and eating the minibar. I think it really gave the rest of your talk authenticity and honesty because you really had gone through it and come out the other side. I would wholeheartedly recommend Katherine as a speaker. She understood what we were trying to achieve with her presentation and was helpful and professional, and the actual talk was beautifully presented and of immense benefit to the audience" - Karen, Office Manager, Voucher Codes
“I was delighted to have Katherine join as a guest speaker for the ‘Dorset Leaders Wellbeing Summit’ in association with Light On and Dorset Mind. Katherine is authentic, inspiring and speaks from the heart. She delivered an engaging session on how we can all aim for ‘our full potential with wellbeing’" - Laura Taylor, Founder of Collaborative
"I felt understood and could relate to how you felt. You covered everything I hoped to hear about - your story, your suffering, your healing, signs to look out for and how to start conversations with others. I'm more aware of how I see food, my control over it and my body, and my relationship with the scales. Katherine's talk was empathetic and sensitive, and her concern for other people and their mental and physical health was obvious." - Voucher Codes
"As well as an amazing journalist, Katherine is an inspiring speaker. Katherine hosted a webinar on 'Strengthening Your Confidence to Optimise Performance', which was much appreciated by all attendees. She provided advice and techniques on how to adapt through the COVID 19 period. Her talk blended her personal experience with her vast professional experience. If I had the opportunity, I would take advantage of Katherine's speaking and motivational services again" – Florentina Diacu, Bureau van Dijk
"I met Katherine at The Inspire’d Stage in London, where she delivered a talk – a talk that was refreshingly real and from the soul. In a world where hiding our feelings and looking for quick fixes on the outside seems to be the advice du jour, Katherine is a breath of fresh air" – Lidija Markovic Rosati, International NLP Trainer and Master Coach and creator of Momentum Coaching Method
"Candid, insightful and informative. It was really meaningful to hear such a brave and personal account of such difficult experiences" - Voucher Codes
"Katherine is a natural coach. Her approach was perfect, providing the structure and safe space to delve into big ideas. Her feedback was insightful, and I came away with a whole new way of looking at where I want to be in life and how to actually get there" - Tim Large, Director, Journalism & Media Programmes, Thomson Reuters Foundation
“I was delighted to have Katherine join as a guest speaker for the ‘Dorset Leaders Wellbeing Summit’ in association with Light On and Dorset Mind. Katherine is authentic, inspiring and speaks from the heart. She delivered an engaging session on how we can all aim for ‘our full potential with wellbeing’" - Laura Taylor, Founder of Collaborative
"I felt understood and could relate to how you felt. You covered everything I hoped to hear about - your story, your suffering, your healing, signs to look out for and how to start conversations with others. I'm more aware of how I see food, my control over it and my body, and my relationship with the scales. Katherine's talk was empathetic and sensitive, and her concern for other people and their mental and physical health was obvious." - Voucher Codes
"As well as an amazing journalist, Katherine is an inspiring speaker. Katherine hosted a webinar on 'Strengthening Your Confidence to Optimise Performance', which was much appreciated by all attendees. She provided advice and techniques on how to adapt through the COVID 19 period. Her talk blended her personal experience with her vast professional experience. If I had the opportunity, I would take advantage of Katherine's speaking and motivational services again" – Florentina Diacu, Bureau van Dijk
"I met Katherine at The Inspire’d Stage in London, where she delivered a talk – a talk that was refreshingly real and from the soul. In a world where hiding our feelings and looking for quick fixes on the outside seems to be the advice du jour, Katherine is a breath of fresh air" – Lidija Markovic Rosati, International NLP Trainer and Master Coach and creator of Momentum Coaching Method
"Candid, insightful and informative. It was really meaningful to hear such a brave and personal account of such difficult experiences" - Voucher Codes
"Katherine is a natural coach. Her approach was perfect, providing the structure and safe space to delve into big ideas. Her feedback was insightful, and I came away with a whole new way of looking at where I want to be in life and how to actually get there" - Tim Large, Director, Journalism & Media Programmes, Thomson Reuters Foundation
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