Best-selling author of 10 books translated into more than a dozen languages, former Australian Executive Woman of the Year Catherine DeVrye understands purpose and resilience from both a professional and personal perspective. Starting life in an orphanage, she went on to hold leadership roles at IBM and in government, and was a co-founder of the Life. Be in it. campaign.
Having travelled to over 150 countries, Catherine appreciates the value of every voice and a shared sense of purpose. An active baby boomer and surf lifesaver, she brings humour, hope and humanity, along with a refreshing perspective on change, diversity and connection. Prepare to laugh, learn and reflect on turning stumbling blocks into stepping stones, while caring for others and remembering to care for yourself. After all, like the human body, we’re all connected!