Meet Dr. Kate Steiner, a Mic Drop Academy graduate who empowers women professionals to navigate burnout and build resilience. Through her method of Observing, Preparing, and Recovering, she teaches that while burnout may be inevitable, it doesn’t have to define your life. Passionate about helping others grow and thrive, Dr. Steiner inspires audiences to live happier, healthier lives. Read on to learn more about her journey and goals as a public speaker.
What inspired you to pursue public speaking?
When I was in my own burnout I became the worse version of myself. I speak and write about burnout because I want to support people from ever having to experience the worst version of themselves, supporting them to create happier healthier lives.
as a public speaker, Who is your main audience?
Women professionals
What is a struggle you’ve encountered as a thought leader and how did you overcome it?
My own judgements of myself and constant comparison to other speakers. I’ve overcome rash time I get onstage realizing that I perform the best when I show up from a place of service and as myself, quirky humor and all!
What is one of your proudest accomplishments so far in your public speaking career?
Booking the closing keynote at a national conference for higher education professionals. Coming from student affairs and higher ed this gig was a special blend of where I was and solidified my decision to start keynote talks that present my own material moving away from facilitating material written by others.
What is a speaking career goal are you currently working towards and how is it going?
Consistent $10k monthly income between speaking and coaching. I’m on my way, learning to pitch myself. Something I have found that when I reach out and pitch myself other opportunities show up. There’s some to be said about just being visible and owning that energy.
What is something you love about speaking?
Mental Health, trauma healing, and burnout recovery.
What tip do you have for people who want to write or speak?
You can always get back into it. I took a step back from pitching and while I wasn’t booking during that time the break made sense in my life. Once I got back at there the opportunities started showing up again like I had never taken the break.
What advice would you give your 10-year-old self?
You are worthy, regardless. I would tell her that she will learn to recognize the value in herself and not look to other people to learn her value.
Follow along with Dr. Kate Steiner’s journey here.
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