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My aim is to offer practical insight, clarity, and confidence.

As a Speaker

I bring a grounded, psychology-informed perspective to audiences navigating change, transition, and complex human experiences. My style is direct, clear, and practical – focused on uncovering what is often unseen, and turning insight into action.

What I bring:
  • A cross-disciplinary perspective
    integrating psychology, trauma-informed insight, and business experience, supported by research and data.
  • The ability to translate complex dynamics
    of emotional and psychological currents into clear, practical frameworks.
  • A balanced style:
    thought-provoking, yet consistently rooted in clarity and real-world application.

  • Experience with:
    keynotes, panels, Q&A sessions, facilitated discussions, and small-group work.

Topics I’ve Spoken On

Past

• Immigration and adaptation

• Entrepreneurship and investors pitching

• Vocation, talent, and capability

• Workplace psychology


Current Focus

• Trauma, PTSD, and recovery

• Identity and major life transitions

• Military-to-civilian reintegration

• Emotional resilience and self-regulation

• Reintegration after psychological or life disruption

Testimonials
  • Darrell Pinto
    VP, Research and Industry Advancement, CVCA
    Volunteer, WoodGreen Community Connections & Co-chair, Refugee Jobs Roundtable
    Katerina is one of the finest, most frequent and popular speakers I've had as part of WoodGreen's In Conversation With Newcomer Leaders series. What makes Katerina's talks so extraordinary is how she vividly draws on her own personal journey to connect with her audience and distil invaluable insights on strength, determination and overcoming challenges.

    Katerina not only engages and inspires people, she effectively equips them with practical strategies and advice on a range critical, real-world subjects that can help them change and improve their lives – how to build effective networks, how to effectively leverage previous experience in other countries to build successful Canadian careers and how to communicate effectively in Canada's culturally-diverse workplaces.

    Whenever I need a speaker to deliver a thoughtful and engaging talk to help professional newcomers, Katerina is at the top of my list.
  • Patricia Salmon
    Chief Executive Officer
    JobStart
    I had the pleasure of meeting Katerina when JobStart launched an 'Empowering Women to Employment' Program. Not only was Katerina an inspiring voice for all the amazing women in our program, she committed time to be a panellist for a number of the gradating cohorts. Her journey in her own life is so inspirational, sharing her authentic self with all our graduates inspired many to stay connected with her.
    She is a powerful person, when asked to be the Keynote speaker at JobStart's Annual General Meeting, she rose to the occasion, delivering a speech that not only fully supported the cultural dynamics of our organization, but deeply resonated with all our employees, board members and guests that included political leaders and local support agencies as well. Her ability to connect deeply and personally with an audience is powerful, you can see people sit-up and pay attention when she starts talking, she has a unique ability to look deeply into her audience and leaves them with a more focused understanding of everyone's ability to make a difference in the community, you just have to step up and step in where you can be most impactful.
    I hope to stay connected with Katerina for many years to come and look forward to engaging her again soon.
  • YMCA of Greater Toronto
    Newcomer Information Centre. Our Mission: The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity offering opportunities for personal growth, community involvement and leadership.
    I wish to thank you for your kindness to join the young adult group last week. Your presentation and discussion were really informative, and the participants enjoyed greatly! Bravo and thank you!
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