Self-respect | Boundaries | Self-Care | & more
Dr Katherine Iscoe | Media
Specialising in the influence of how self-respect improves our lives, deepens our relationships and helps female leaders excel in their professions, businesses and careers.
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It’s time to…
Shake things up
Let’s create an experience where we inspire your audience to lean in and question everything they’ve ever learned about how they lead themselves, their lives and others.
Why talk about self-respect?
#1
Unique perspective that disrupts the ‘predictable conversation’ around confidence, self-esteem and self-worth.
#2
Be on the leading edge of a new concept for personal and professional development, especially female leaders.
#3
The ability to set boundaries, prioritise self- care and remove dependency on external validation is heavily influenced by self- respect, not confidence or self-esteem.
A recent survey of 22,000 people spanning 21 countries found 60% of respondents wished they had more respect for themselves, highlighting the urgency of exploring this topic. Yet… when’s the last time you heard someone speaking about self-respect?
Part of the problem is that discussions focus only on self- worth, self-esteem and confidence. While these are critical ingredients to feel whole and of value, self-respect, based on my research, is the glue that keeps them all together.
In a world where disrespecting others because of our internal lack of it, now more than ever is the time to educate and inspire audiences with the untapped benefits of self-respect.
References
- (1) Self-Love Index, a survey of over 22,000 people across 21 countries conducted by The Body Shop in 2020.
- (2) Iscoe, K.E., (2023) A Paradigm Shift in Understanding Self-Respect: Exploring Contemporary Perspectives. Manuscript in Preparation.
Talking Topics
HOW TO BUILD AND PROTECT YOUR SELF-RESPECT
Exploring the power (healthy) self-respect plays in shaping how we see ourselves, interact with others and make important life decisions.
- Selfcare
- Boundaries
- Fear of criticism
- Self-acceptance
WHAT BURNOUT *REALLY*
FEELS LIKE FOR HIGH-
ACHIEVERS
Sharing what high-achieving people *really* go through during burnout and why we should care.
- Rage, fear and dismissal
- People pleasing
- Healthy selfishness
- Time anxiety
THE IMPOSTER ILLUSION,
OVER-ACHIEVING &
PERFECTIONISM
Discussing the mind of a over- achieving perfectionist and why ‘imposter syndrome” isn’t what it sounds like.
- Success paranoia
- Competence vs confidence
- Fear of judgement & failure
- Healthy perfectionism
“Dr Katherine is one classy human.”
She’s an academic with the doctorate to prove it, but its her real-world experiences of entrepreneurship, self-doubt and hard knocks that really add to the value she brings.
You’ll never leave a conversation without feeling listened to, you’ll learn a whole lot of facts and be instantly inspired. On top of all that, she loves dogs. What’s not to love?
Carmen Braidwood
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