Motivational Keynote Speaking

Inspiring Leaders to Reach New Heights

True leadership isn't possible when we’re caught in a cycle of people-pleasing and seeking constant validation through our achievements (which never seem to be enough anyways). Without self-respect, confidence is just a façade—temporary and unreliable. Through her Seven Strategies to Build Self-Respect (the key foundation for lasting confidence), Katherine will guide your audience to stop waiting for the 'perfect' moment and start taking bold, impactful action—right now, empowering them to make a more significant, lasting impact within your organization.

Are your people unable to deal with conflict, bottling up emotions until they feel overwhelmed and burn out?

Do your most talented people get stuck in their roles?

Do they avoid making tough decisions because they want to be everyone’s best friend?

Do they avoid confrontation to maintain harmony at all costs?

Are they hesitant to give constructive feedback, fearing it will upset others?

Do they prioritise being liked over making the tough calls?

Are they constantly second-guessing their decisions, leading to indecision?

Do they avoid accountability to prevent conflict or personal discomfort?

Are they overly accommodating, saying ‘yes’ when they should say ‘no’?

Do they lack the confidence to take risks and push boundaries?

Do they hesitate to delegate tasks, fearing they won’t be done perfectly?

Are they afraid to stand up for their ideas or opinions in meetings?

Do they suppress their own values and beliefs to keep the peace?

Are they resistant to change, sticking with the status quo even when it's not working?

Do they tolerate underperformance to avoid difficult conversations?

Are they quick to take on the blame, even when it’s not warranted?

Do they try to do everything themselves to avoid burdening others?

Are they reluctant to celebrate their team’s successes, fearing it will make them seem boastful?

Example Key Takeaways

1 The importance of knowing AND communicating your worth (without feeling like an arrogant jerk).

2 How to stop dwelling over a mistake and move on (rather than letting it keep you awake at 3am in the morning).

3 How to challenge yourself to take bigger risks and look at ‘failure’ in a new light (that isn’t cringe-worthy).

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Watch Dr Katherine in action

The SeamstressWho Knew Her Worth.

The Canadian, the German and the stupid comment.

Chris Hemsworth & The Silver Fox.

The Proof is in the Impact

Watch What Attendees Are Saying

Katherine’s keynotes share the Seven
Non-Negotiables of Self-Respect

Your keynote can include any combination of the seven ‘ick-free’ strategies to
seamlessly fit the specific needs of your audience. ‍

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FREE SELF-RESPECT RESOURCES

Self-respect is a practice, not a destination. Feel free to download Dr Katherine's Seven Non-Negotiables to print out for your fridge, your desk or in the lunchroom of your workplace. You'll also find many other resources on that page too.

Free self-respect Resources

Testimonials

Dr Katherine Iscoe’s presentation has been one of the highlights of the Women in Energy’s inaugural end of financial year gala night in June 2024.

Anazia Farla

WIE Perth Chair, Synergy, DER Product Owner

We were so blessed to have Dr Kat at our event! The vibe she brings is magic, you can’t top having Dr Kat as your guest speaker.

Lauren Calvin

Co-Director, Women’s Fitness Academy

We were lucky enough to get Dr Katherine along as our guest speaker ... she was a real hit! Guests were asking how to get in touch with her for their events.

Brendon Layers

WA Manager and Business Development Corporate Traveller

It was incredibly uplifting and enlightening. Her insights on self-respect as the cornerstone for reshaping our lives, relationships and leadership were truly impactful.

Jackie Keppler

Marketing Manager, Access Analytic & Quorum Association

What a presentation it was! Our audience loved it! We all took away something we could action in our lives – it definitely made an impact.

Michelle Maynard

CA, CTAPartner, Carbon Group

Dr Katherine is a true changemaker: a compelling storyteller with a vision for a more confident, connected community. We all need a dose of Katherine in our lives.

Rebecca Johnson

CEO, Type 1 Diabetes Family Centre

She captivated the room with her raw and inspiring story. It is rare to have a speaker that engages the whole room to the degree she did.

Nikki Milne

CEO, The Perth Collective PR

Dr Katherine had the whole room laughing but most importantly feeling good about themselves. I would highly recommend Katherine for any event.

Rebecca Jordan

Manager, Michael Page

I highly recommend Dr Iscoe as a passionate and engaging speaker, who uses personal and general life experiences to connect with her audience.

Geoff Mather

Group CFO, RAC of WA

Motivational Keynote Speaking

Inspiring Leaders to Reach New Heights

Are your people unable to deal with conflict, bottling up emotions until they feel overwhelmed and burn out?

Do your most talented people get stuck in their roles?

Do they avoid making tough decisions because they want to be everyone’s best friend?

Do they avoid confrontation to maintain harmony at all costs?

Are they hesitant to give constructive feedback, fearing it will upset others?

Do they prioritise being liked over making the tough calls?

Are they constantly second-guessing their decisions, leading to indecision?

Do they avoid accountability to prevent conflict or personal discomfort?

Are they overly accommodating, saying ‘yes’ when they should say ‘no’?

Do they lack the confidence to take risks and push boundaries?

Do they hesitate to delegate tasks, fearing they won’t be done perfectly?

Are they afraid to stand up for their ideas or opinions in meetings?

Do they suppress their own values and beliefs to keep the peace?

Are they resistant to change, sticking with the status quo even when it's not working?

Do they tolerate underperformance to avoid difficult conversations?

Are they quick to take on the blame, even when it’s not warranted?

Do they try to do everything themselves to avoid burdening others?

Are they reluctant to celebrate their team’s successes, fearing it will make them seem boastful?

Example Key Takeaways

1

The importance of knowing AND communicating your worth (without feeling like an arrogant jerk).

2

How to stop dwelling over a mistake and move on (rather than letting it keep you awake at 3am in the morning).

3

How to challenge yourself to take bigger risks and look at ‘failure’ in a new light (that isn’t cringe-worthy).

Watch Dr Katherine in action

The SeamstressWho Knew Her Worth.

The Canadian, the German and the stupid comment.

Chris Hemsworth & The Silver Fox.

The Proof is in the Impact

Katherine’s keynotes share the SevenNon-Negotiables of Self-Respect

Click on the letter to discover more

Risk it or regret it

Taking risk rarely gives instant rewards, but staying safe guarantees none

Embrace your worth

Knowing your worth doesn't mean you think you're worth more than others.

Selfishness isn't a sin

Putting Yourself first doesn't mean you're putting others last.

Pleasing everyone pleases no one

Keeping the peace with others only magnify your tension

Excelling in life doesn't require perfection

Mistakes shape you, they don't make you.

Care about inner pride, Not external praise.

What you think of yourself is more important than what *you think* others think of you.

Take the help and achieve more, faster.

Carve your own path, but don't let stubbornness block support when you lose your way.

FREE SELF-RESPECT RESOURCES

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Testimonials

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Anazia Farla

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Anazia Farla

There are many different ways a business can display customer testimonials — And when determining the best approach...

Anazia Farla

Dr Katherine Iscoe’s presentation has been one of the highlights of the Women in Energy’s inaugural end of financial year gala night in June 2024.

Anazia Farla

We were so blessed to have Dr Kat at our event! The vibe she brings is magic, you can’t top having Dr Kat as your guest speaker.

Lauren Calvin

We were lucky enough to get Dr Katherine along as our guest speaker ... she was a real hit! Guests were asking how to get in touch with her for their events.

Brendon Layers

It was incredibly uplifting and enlightening. Her insights on self-respect as the cornerstone for reshaping our lives, relationships and leadership were truly impactful.

Jackie Keppler

What a presentation it was! Our audience loved it! We all took away something we could action in our lives – it definitely made an impact.

Michelle Maynard​

Dr Katherine is a true changemaker: a compelling storyteller with a vision for a more confident, connected community. We all need a dose of Katherine in our lives.

Rebecca Johnson

She captivated the room with her raw and inspiring story. It is rare to have a speaker that engages the whole room to the degree she did.

Nikki Milne

Dr Katherine had the whole room laughing but most importantly feeling good about themselves. I would highly recommend Katherine for any event.

Rebecca Jordan

I highly recommend Dr Iscoe as a passionate and engaging speaker, who uses personal and general life experiences to connect with her audience.

Geoff Mather

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Katherine’s keynotes share the Seven
Non-Negotiables of Self-Respect

Excelling in life
doesn't require perfection

Care about inner pride,
Not external praise.

What you think of yourself is more important than what you think others think of you.

Take the help and achieve more,
faster.

Michelle Maynard

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