Resilience & Overcoming Adversity Speakers

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Kathy Eastwood United States

30 years of leadership & overcoming adversity inspire change & success

Syeda Zainab Fatima India

Mommy blogger, content creator, social media manager, storyteller and motivational speaker

Dr. Emily Read, RN, PhD Canada

I speak about resilient leadership to help people lead with clarity, confidence & sustainability in the face of pressure, change & complexity

Rabia Siddique Australia

Multi award-winning international humanitarian lawyer, hostage survivor and passionate advocate for justice, equality and inclusion

Charlotte Sista C Ferrell Canada

Holistic Health & Creative Arts radio host, poet & filmmaker helping create age-friendly cities

Eliza Ault-Connell Australia

Double amputee and international sportswoman raising awareness of Meningococcal disease

Bhavi Devchand Australia

Professional cricketer of Indian origin and born in Zimbabwe, overcoming cultural challenges to live her dream

Elizabeth Dennis United Kingdom

Inspiring, including & supporting women in politics, sport & beyond

Sian Philipps United Kingdom

Violinist & campaigner for women's rights, online regulation & against homelessness

Shuktika Bose Australia

Clinical psychologist helping women reclaim agency & prevent workplace burnout

Kim Ravaillion Australia

Widely acknowledged as the fittest player in world netball

Joanne Hart United Kingdom

Resilience, well-being, nutrition, stress, energy

Carol Cooke Australia

56-year-old competitive para cyclist and one of the most inspirational figures in Australian sport

Kiechelle Degale United Kingdom

Speaker and Trainer on Emotional Fitness and Trauma Awareness

Carroll Macey United Kingdom

The ripple effect of not belonging

Dr. Denise Maxwell United Kingdom

In the face of everyday sexism such as "are you sure YOU took these pictures" Pro photographer Denise has succeeded shooting some of the most well known people and events in the world, mentoring others to help make their path easier than hers.

Julie Lewis United Arab Emirates

Inspiring women to access their inner mountain of potential, flourish & take a leading role in business & in life

Jerri Salley United States

Having sight with no vision, is worser then being blind

Julianne Danielle Lim Singapore

Empowering audience to turn life’s adversity into an opportunity to transform oneself

Emmy Anita Gilbert India

Accomplished HR professional with 20 years of experience in DE&I practices

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Women in LeadershipDiversity, Equity & InclusionGender Equality & Women's RightsAllyship & Men as AlliesConfidence & EmpowermentResilience & Overcoming AdversityMental Health & WellbeingWomen's Health & MenopauseCareer Development & MentoringEntrepreneurship & Business GrowthWomen in STEM & TechnologyAI, Innovation & the Future of WorkSport & High PerformanceCommunication, Negotiation & StorytellingWorkplace Culture & HRFinancial Empowerment & MoneySocial Impact & SustainabilityEnding Violence Against WomenGirls, Youth & EducationParenting, Caregiving & Work-LifeArts, Media & CultureRace, Culture & Indigenous VoicesDisability, Neurodiversity & AccessibilityLGBTQ+ InclusionPolitics, Law & Public PolicySales, Marketing & Personal BrandInspirational & Motivational Stories

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