Dr. Katie Ford is a well respected figure in veterinary and animal health industries, known for her impact as a small animal Veterinary Surgeon and a passionate advocate for professional wellbeing. Katie's personal journey with imposter syndrome spurred her to lead candid conversations within the veterinary community. Katie now shares her story with audiences, touching on her upbringing shares and her lessons from growing up with a parent that struggled with alcoholism, plus her early life pursuit of more value in external qualifications.
Katie is the co-founder of Vet Empowered, and an international keynote speaker, aiming to empower professionals to cultivate confidence, and forge unique career paths. Her work has been recognised with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeon's Inspiration Award in 2023, and to this day she continues to break barriers in the industry. She works on multiple ventures within the veterinary industry, both as a director and a consultant. Vet Empowered is now the trusted personal development supplier of some of the UK’s largest veterinary corporations. The company looks after new graduates and talent within the profession. In 2024 she was voted the BrightMinds Wellness Champion 2024, gaining over 2000 votes.
Beyond her vetinary career, Katie is a multifaceted entrepreneur, certified and trauma-informed confidence coach, and director, sharing insights on imposter syndrome, confidence-building, and entrepreneurship. Her commitment extends to a Masters Degree in Emotional Wellbeing. She is also a qualified Somatic & Trauma-Informed coach.
With a mission to inspire others to embrace authenticity and confidence, Katie's compelling narrative, underscored by accolades, diverse skills, and impactful initiatives, positions her as a beacon of empowerment in both veterinary and non-veterinary arenas. If you are looking for an engaging speaker for your next event, do not hesitate to contact us today!
How to hire Katie Ford
Contact the Champions Speakers Agency to provisionally enquire about hiring Katie Ford for your next event, today. To get in touch, simply call an official booking agent on 0207 1010 553 or email us at [email protected] for more information.
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Katie Ford's official speaker topics are listed below:
- Imposter Syndrome
- Self-Doubt & Self-Belief
- Gratitude
- Self Awareness
- Embracing Authenticity
- Creating Inspiration
- Working Under Pressure
- Personal Branding
- From ME to WE: Team Cultures and Imposter Thoughts
Official Feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events
Feedback from In-Person Events:
"Katie is one of the most interesting and inspiring people I’ve worked with. We have collaborated together on VetYou, a financial education community, and at many events both virtual and in person. She is able to bring to life complex and difficult subjects in a way that brings everyone along with her, using humility and humour and her own personal stories that leaves the audience all a little bit wiser. A fantastic organiser and speaker that adds so much value and energy to any team." - Paul Vet, Marine, Leadership Consultant and Director at Sandstone Communications
"This was the best talk I’ve attended in years. Imposter syndrome - I felt very seen and learned a lot about how to try and help myself re-focus." - KB, Veterinary Cardiology Specialist
"Katie is one of the most focused people I have worked with and knows her subject better than anyone I know. I highly recommend her to anyone who needs help in understanding Imposter Syndrome and how it can impose limiting beliefs on them." - Paul, Director Gerron PLC
“Katie is one of the most interesting and inspiring people I’ve worked with. She is able to bring to life complex and difficult subjects in a way that brings everyone along with her, using humility and humour and her own personal stories that leaves the audience all a little bit wiser. A fantastic organiser and speaker that adds so much value and energy to any team.” - Paul, Sandstone Communications
"Great communicator, she transmits serenity and trust in everything she does. Plus certainly she has the magic power of making your day better." - Member, Organising Committee
"I'm so pleased that you spoke at our AGM on Sunday. Your talk was really relevant and helpful. On a personal level I found it wonderful and I know from speaking to others that I was not alone." - President BVLGBT+
"This was the best talk I’ve attended in years. Imposter syndrome - I felt very seen and learned a lot about how to try and help myself re-focus."- Veterinary Cardiology Specialist
- 2023 – Recipient of the RCVS Inspiration Awrd
- 2021 – Director, VetYou
- 2020 – Author of “To an Amazing Vet”
- 2020 – Founder, Director & Coach, Vet Empowered
- 2020 – Operations Coordinator, Introducing Events
