Yes, Cathy can come to you remotely. There are two options available, with different price points.

1. Webinar-style, from Cathy’s home
   This is a more intimate experience, suitable for staff watching on their personal devices or in small groups. Cathy has a home studio, with professional video webcam, microphone and lighting. The cat may make an appearance.
2. She presents a remote ‘on-stage’ style show, from a local studio
   – full technical support
   – multiple television quality cameras, and television quality audio
   – higher quality, more stable video streaming
   This is most suitable if part of your audience are watching on a theatre-style screen.

Client feedback from online presentations

Cathy O’Dowd’s story is truly inspiring…  The feedback we received from employees from across the globe is a testimony of that.
In addition, the expertise that Cathy O’Dowd brings to the virtual version of “Think Like an Explorer” was great. Not only did the interaction in the session make the talk engaging, but also the cooperation behind the scenes was a positive experience as she was very flexible, open to ideas and positive to test new tools. It has been a joy to work with her to deliver a great experience to our colleagues.
Lucy Rojas Salevik, Senior Manager People Development, Circle K

Cathy was part of our virtual Sport and Recreation Alliance 2020 Annual Conference as a keynote speaker. Cathy’s session, centred around crisis management, delivered through her own incredible story led to a session which was engaging, unique and challenged attendees decision making and thought processes. The feedback from the session was incredible. Cathy was great to work with and no doubt we would love to collaborate again in the future when possible.
Tobias Smith, Events & Communications Officer at Sport and Recreation Alliance

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Cathy O’Dowd portrait 2022

Yes, up to a point. Cathy will always do a briefing call with the client before the event, to understand what her contribution needs to bring to the event. Her style is to tell true stories from her personal experience, creating case-studies from her most dramatic and informative mountain endeavours. This means that similar stories and situations will appear across her speeches. In some cases she will create completely custom speeches, but only if her experience matches with your requirements. She is happy to have a no-obligation call with you beforehand to discuss this.

The Brand Everest video is an example of a fully customised speech.

Cathy’s book, Just For The Love Of It, can be ordered in bulk directly from her. Pricing depends on quantity and shipping but will always be at a bulk discount. To make the book unique to your event, a custom flysheet can be inserted at the time of printing with your text and/or logo included (in colour). Your logo can also be printed on the cover. Cathy can sign the books, either before the talk or with the delegates after the event.

Just For The Love Of It custom cover and flysheet

“Cathy was booked for our flagship event in London. Following a brilliant keynote, Cathy signed books and was surrounded by interested people, many taking more than one copy to share with friends and family. It was a perfect kickstart to the conference. The buzz amongst the delegates was extraordinary and for an organiser, it was fantastic to hear the feedback.”
– Kim Ashmore Global Partnerships Manager at ASAP

• hands-free microphone: lapel or headset
• large screen – normally 16×9 (please let us know is you are using a 4×3 screen)
• data projector

For the interactive Think Like An Explorer presentation Cathy needs a stable wifi signal, or a wired internet connection. If she is running the polling herself, she needs her laptop on-stage. Otherwise the polling can be run by the tech crew.

Cathy uses Keynote and her presentation needs to run on a Mac. The presentation can be sent in advance. Cathy will always have her own laptop with her as well.

Yes, Cathy is happy to provide imagery for you to put out on your social media. She can also record a 60 second video to tease the talk, for you to share. She will also share your posts on her networks (LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram).

Social media post from Deloitte

Yes, Cathy is happy to support your event with interviews, either to media or for your in-house publications.

Yes, Cathy is happy to provide images and video beforehand to help you in theming your event. If the travel allows, she can bring her mountain equipment with her. She can’t wear it on stage (it is much too hot!) but if you provide a mannequin, she can craft a ‘mountain scene’ for you.

A client using a mannequin dressed in Cathy’s equipment to set the scene on stage.

Yes, as long as the travel times allow, Cathy is very happy to stay after her presentation and spend time socialising with the delegates.