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About Dr Katherine

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Dr Katherine Iscoe is a female motivational speaker who challenges leaders to take bigger risks by letting go of imaginary judgement and criticism.

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She is also a board member, a former tech CEO of a dually-listed public company, author, multiple scholarship winner, and summa cum laude graduate.

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While she is proud of these achievements, she considers them perfect examples of the masks we all wear. Because the reality is these accomplishments hid 24-7 self-hate, a debilitating eating disorder, severe depression, and suicidal thoughts.

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She discovered that as a high-achiever, external validation and praise, not inner motivation fuelled her pursuits. And as a people pleaser, she couldn’t be a true leader when her main goal was trying to be everyone’s best friend.

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For these reasons she believes self-respect, more so than confidence, is the missing ingredient that truly helps leaders fear less and never settle for mediocre so they can do those scary things that truly propel careers forward, without worrying about looking ‘stupid’ if we fail or mess up.

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Her keynotes share the Seven Non-Negotiables of Self-Respect - achievable, daily and ‘ick-free’ practices that help any leader drop their act so they can make a bigger impact within your organisation.

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Alongside her professional escapades, Dr Katherine is a dog-obsessed, murder-documentary loving nerd, who uses sewing as therapy and shoes as her healthy addiction.

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Leaders with self-respect take risks because they understand that playing it safe is just another form of settling. Organisations benefit as they see employees pursue promotions, share ideas without fear of failure, avoid second-guessing, and most importantly: they grow."

Dr. Katherine Iscoe, known for her empowering talks, signing a book.

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Dr Katherine

History on Global Stages

For over 18 years, Dr Katherine has collaborated with leading organisations including; Ferrari, Medtronic, Commonwealth Bank, RSM, BHP Billiton, United Nations Association to name just a few.

She has delivered impactful keynotes on global stages including International Women’s Day hosted by Ferrari, The Women in Technology annual conference, Future Female Leaders annual Gala and more. She is also regularly invited to speak at The University of Western Australia’s graduate events including delivering the 2018 convocation speech.

Dr. Katherine Iscoe captivating an audience with her talk on self-respect and effective leadership.

Dr. Katherine Iscoe discussing self-leadership and resilience at a motivational event.

Entertainment backed by Education

Dr Katherine has over 13 years of extensive academic study allowing her to go beyond anecdotal advice, providing your audience with actionable insights grounded in theory and research. Her qualifications ensure that your audience will not just ‘feel good’ during the event, but will leave with tangible practices that create long-term benefits.

Her academic qualifications include:

Bachelor of Arts in Health Sciences (graduating Summa Cum Laude)
Master of Science in Exercise Physiology and Health Science
Doctorate in Exercise Physiology and Biotechnology
Postgraduate in Counselling

Blended Background

Dr Katherine’s 20 years of experience in the health and wellness space includes being an assistant trainer for the Canadian Volleyball team and the Women’s Hockey team and a biomedical researcher in the field of Type 1 Diabetes. Katherine was also CEO of the technology company she co-founded which, as part of a dedicated team, raised $8 million, securing underwriting to support the company going public in just eight weeks. This unique background allows Katherine to effectively communicate with audiences from diverse backgrounds, from medical researchers to those with extensive business experience, ensuring her keynote resonates across a wide spectrum of professionals.

Dr. Katherine Iscoe, known for her empowering talks, speaking on stage about authenticity in leadership.

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