The Australian Keynote Speaker of the Year, former Australian Executive Woman of the Year and a number 1 best-selling author is an outstanding communicator who has proven international management experience in both the private and public sectors.
A former IBM executive, Catherine held roles in sales, marketing, communication, management and leadership development. She worked in Tokyo as the Asia Pacific Headquarters Human Resource Manager. She was a former board member of the 3rd largest police service in the world, a past CEO of Junior Achievement Australia, and worked for ministers of consumer affairs, education and sport, where she was involved in the establishment of the ‘Life. Be In It fitness campaig’n. Her diverse, hands-on experience means she’s ‘walked the talk’ and can relate to real-life, everyday situations.
A keen sportswoman and adventurer, she’s bicycled over the Andes, scaled peaks in the Antarctic and climbed 20,000 feet to the summit of Mt Kilimanjaro in Africa. She was given the honour to carry the Olympic Torch on the day of the opening ceremonies of the Sydney 2000 Olympics. Her heartwarming story of her personal journey from an orphanage in Canada to being a cancer survivor is something she sometimes shares depending on her brief. Yet she believes the biggest challenges of all… all….are those we face in our everyday lives as we adopt a positive attitude in the face of adversity to move forward.
Combining Gen Y energy with Baby Boomer experience, she has the ‘street cred’ to deliver the results you’re after. Her business name sums up her philosophy. CDV Management stands for Clients Deserve Value, and that commitment to excellence and quality contributes to the success of all of her events. She has delivered presentations on five continents to clients including Fortune 500 companies, governments, small businesses and associations. A highly professional keynote business speaker, she brings the latest theory and research to life through practical, common-sense examples. In dynamic presentations to board-level or front-line staff, she combines substance with humour to inspire, motivate and serve as a catalyst for others to strive to achieve the best in themselves and their organisations.
Catherine is a best-selling author of 7 non-fiction books, translated into over a dozen languages, including…Hope Happens! Words of encouragement for Tough Times, Hot Lemon & Honey…reflections for success in times of change, The Customer Service Zoo-Japan, an A-Z Guide-Sports Marketing & Promotion and Good Service is Good Business…7 Strategies for Success, which was a number 1 bestseller in Australia and Taiwan. She has also co-authored other books and corporate histories.
Her autobiography, Who Says I Can’t? was first released by Random House and nominated for the Australian National Biography Award. It was recently published in North America by McArthur Press as Serendipity Road…a memoir.
Her newest book, released August 2010, is titled Paper Clips Don’t Grow on Trees – Add Value, Not Cost to Your Bottom Line and is endorsed by Dr Edward DeBono, who says it “gently but firmly leads you to think seriously about cost saving”.
Former Irish Taoiseach (Prime Minister) from 2011 to 2017, he led Ireland out of recession and back to economic sovereignty and to a position of the fastest-growing economy in Europe following the 2008 global financial crisis.
Professor Jamie Anderson, renowned as the “stand-up strategist”, is a preeminent voice on fostering creativity and innovation within organisations. He brings high energy to his globally recognised keynotes, masterclasses, and workshops, guiding leaders and teams to enhance strategic capabilities essential for modern, progressive companies.
Stella’s success story and covert anecdotes make her one of the most sought-after keynote speakers. Knowledgeable and entertaining, Stella enthrals after-dinner audiences with her excellent speaking style and motivational leadership.
The enfant terrible of the new world of business. He writes books and articles and reads everything from Playboy to Architectural Digest to Pinter. His performances are high-touch, dynamic, highly interactive, thought-provoking and always in line with the times.
Renowned neuroscientist Baroness Susan Greenfield, CEO of Neuro-Bio, specialises in neurodegenerative diseases and the impact of technology on the brain. Her insights benefit diverse sectors, including finance, technology, and education.
Sir Tim Smit KBE is Executive Chairman of Eden Regeneration Ltd and Founding Director of the award-winning Eden Project near St Austell in Cornwall, UK.
Tech expert Peter Hinssen, a fantastic speaker and one of the world-leading innovation experts, is renowned for his insights on corporate innovation, leadership, and digital transformation. Peter led groundbreaking initiatives shaping the future. A sought-after Peter Hinssen speaker, his keynote speeches inspire organisations worldwide to embrace change and drive innovation.
With over 30 years of experience from the boardroom to the front line, Alan O’Neill, MBA, The Change Agent, has supported iconic brands to achieve amazing results.
An inspiring speaker and author of two dynamic books: the first focuses on trust, privacy and corporate ethics; the second on leading-edge trends and innovation across a wide range of sectors.
Himalayan mountaineer Cathy O’Dowd will take you to the highest peaks, sharing with you the vision, the ambition and the strategy needed to tackle the world’s biggest challenges. Among her many ascents, Cathy was the first woman in the world to climb Everest from both sides.
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