INSPIRING, IMPACTFUL TALKS
FOR SCHOOLS, COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES

Drawing on my personal experience of developing an eating disorder and other self-harming behaviours in my teens to cope with low self-esteem, stress and perfectionism and on the tools I've learned over 20 years of recovery and personal development, I deliver bespoke workshops and talks in schools, colleges and universities to support individuals to achieve their potential while staying healthy and well.

If you know any young people who are struggling with eating disorders, alcohol abuse, other forms of self-harm, low self-esteem, high anxiety or crippling perfectionism, please get in touch.

STOPPING THE CYCLE OF SELF-HARM

In my talks, I explore how to stop the cycle of self-harm before it becomes deeply rooted and incredibly hard to address.

I tailor my talks to each audience so that participants receive the maximum benefit. Below, I have listed some of the topics I can explore in my talks or small-group workshops. Please also take a look at my speaker showreel (this is aimed at a corporate audience but it will give you a sense of my story and style as well as the feedback I've received).

SPEAKER TOPICS

* What is low self-esteem and why do some of us suffer with it while others don't?
* How can we boost our confidence and self-esteem?
* How to avoid 'compare and despair' and manage the pressures of social media
* How to manage stress, anxiety and perfectionism in healthy ways, such as peer support, journaling, exercise, nature, meditation and self-acceptance, rather than through self-harm
* Why eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorder and other forms of self-harm develop - why we under-eat, over-eat or obsess about food and our bodies. What's actually going on inside?
* Ways to spot disordered eating in oneself or in friends
* How to address an eating disorder and recover from disordered eating

INSPIRING HIGH-ACHIEVEMENT ALONGSIDE HAPPINESS

In my motivational talks, I inspire young people to reach for the skies while staying happy, healthy and well.

I grew up in Liverpool, a child of a single parent family, and attended a private school on scholarship. I went on to study at Oxford University and work for Reuters as a foreign and political correspondent, working in parliament, travelling with prime ministers and other VIPs. My story inspires and motivates young people to achieve their full potential, despite their life or family circumstances, to break down barriers and overcome obstacles.

TESTIMONIALS

"A really engaging workshop which enabled the students to consider their underlying issues with body image. Within a safe and trusting environment, Katherine offered a range of accessible coping mechanisms. This is invaluable work which gave the students a safe place to examine deep-rooted, often taboo body image concerns. The feedback from the students was overwhelmingly positive" – J. Winters Sixth Form Tutor, Bromley High School, Kent

"Our centre would like to thank Katherine for her workshop on eating disorders and coping mechanisms. Katherine challenges students to pause and take a moment to reflect upon themselves as young adults. Katherine’s own experiences will probably have struck a chord with many sitting within the hall whether they admit it or not. Our centre is very grateful to Katherine for highlighting the many triggers that can cause complications and ensuring students know what options they have" - David Bailey, Head of Sixth Form, Our Lady's Convent High School, Hackney, London

"Katherine delivered an engaging and thought-provoking workshop, which led the students to think clearly about their areas of strength and their natural gifts," - Naomi Aidoo, senior school teacher, London