"ENTERTAINING. ACTIONABLE.

GAME-CHANGING."

Katie helps you build bridges worth crossing.

Political climate aside, China is still a high stakes game. Those who choose not to play will be left empty-handed.

What does that mean for organizations everywhere?

Now, more than ever, corporations, CEO’s and world leaders across the globe are seeing the need for

greater connection, deeper understanding, and bulletproof strategies that will help them succeed in our increasingly borderless world.

Over the span of Katie’s career as a founder, partner, and expert consultant in China, she has worked with entities such as the Financial Times, the Government of Canada, and Sino Ocean to help create the kind of cultural understanding and organizational strategies required to engage and enable stakeholders to achieve their greatest visions. Her work mentoring, guiding, and researching projects across 15 different spheres of society has made her a trusted authority in helping bring clarity between East and West, building bridges that last.

"THE NEED FOR UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN EAST AND WEST HAS NEVER BEEN SO GREAT"

Liz Stone

Accomplishment Coaching

"Katie is a natural on stage. This woman is a born global change-maker."

CHOOSE YOUR TOPIC

Having worked across multiple sectors, Katie is able to tailor her talks to your unique audience, industry and goals.

INNOVATION & TECH

"CHINA'S HIGH-TECH REVOLUTION"

Understanding China's rise in science, tech and innovation, and what it means for you.

Although much of the world still considers China to be a place of low-quality manufacturing and knock-offs, the reality is that the country is rapidly becoming the world’s leader in science, technology and innovation. Since their unveiling in 2015 of the “Made in China 2025” plan, the PRC has been aggressively working to take Chinese-domestic content of core materials to 40% in 2020 and a staggering 70% by 2025, focusing on high-tech fields such as clean energy, AI, pharmaceuticals, electric vehicles, aerospace, IT and robotics.

These previously unimaginable goals coupled with having over 400 million middle-class consumers in-country, plus billions of dollars pouring into R&D, mean China’s place as a high-tech leader is rising at unprecedented rates. Meanwhile, international voices have been highly critical of the plan, claiming government subsidies provided to high tech industries in China will make it impossible for foreign firms without government funding to compete.

Katie speaks to business leaders, investors and regulatory voices around the world about how global industries are being impacted by what’s happening in China, and how they can capitalize. Drawing on a career of on-the-ground experience during the most exciting time in China’s economic and technological history, she brings her knowledge, story-telling and actionable insights to empower audiences on how to take advantage instead of being left behind.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Through this entertaining and thought-provoking talk, audience members will:

Understand advances being made in high-tech in China
Get to know the long-term goals of the Communist Party of China, and what that means for the future
Learn how to navigate China’s growing tech, science and innovation industries
Develop a Chinese mindset
Weigh the advantages and disadvantages of the Chinese vs Western marketplaces
Uncover opportunities for growth

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LEADERSHIP

"GLOBAL LEADERS OF TOMORROW"

Why cultural understanding is critical to success in the global marketplace.

Early business in the 21st Century prioritized IQ. The present marketplace increasingly prioritizes EQ (emotional intelligence.) But the most valuable and sought after qualities of the future will be, without a doubt, those in possession of high CQ (Cultural Intelligence.)

As the world grows steadily smaller and modern technologies increasingly traverse invisible borders, those who excel at managing diverse teams, navigating cross-cultural communications, and leading cross-border negotiations will be the winning leaders of tomorrow. While traditional school systems have long focused on IQ and only recently begun integrating EQ into their curriculums, those wanting to capitalize on the future trend of CQ have but two options: learn by doing, or be mentored by those who already have.

Katie has spent her career living, working and managing relationships in China, and consulted in an additional 40 other countries. Gathering her years of wisdom to reveal key data and sharing through entertaining, real-life stories, this talk is designed to support leaders in navigating cross-cultural challenges for their business and their teams, paving the roadway to success.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Katie offers this talk with a focus on China OR globalization in general, depending on your needs.

With a China focus, audience members will:

Develop a Chinese mindset
Understand how to do business with Chinese
Gain skills to establish and maintain trusted relationships in China
Understand how to target the Chinese marketplace
Learn why all leaders need to develop ‘Cultural Intelligence’ (CQ)
Acquire practical steps to cross-cultural communications, negotiation and transactions

With a global focus, audience members will:

Develop a global mindset
Understand the value of being able to see things from a different cultural perspective
Learn how to function effectively in an intercultural context
Gain skills in assessing challenges and opportunities in multicultural settings
Learn why all leaders need to develop ‘Cultural Intelligence’ (CQ)
Acquire practical steps to cross-cultural communications, negotiation and transactions

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FUTURE TRENDS

"CHINA'S RISE TO SUPERPOWER"

How the rise of China and global shifts in power will affect the future.

While the US has held the title as the world’s economic superpower since 1871, China inches closer every quarter. Over the next 10 years, we will see many marketplaces, industries and geopolitical norms disrupted by Chinese consumerism, innovation and strategy. Over the last half-decade alone, China has already become the number one consumer of luxury goods. During the same time, their naval fleet has grown and now has more ships in the water than the United States. Whether weighing the future of marketplaces or military strategies, one this is certain: everything is up for grabs.

As this future presents unique opportunities and challenges, leaders in both business and governance need to keep a watchful and objective eye on the changing winds, learning how to develop a new cultural mindset and effective China engagement strategies.

A captivating speaker and experienced China strategist, Katie uncovers China's past, present and future, equipping audiences in how to look at the big picture and cultivate winning plans for the future.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Through this entertaining and thought-provoking talk, audience members will:

Gain insights into what the future of China means to industries and politics
Be able to better plan for business in China
Learn the critical steps to developing an effective China strategy
Assess advantages and disadvantages of China growth
Objectively weigh strengths and weaknesses of Eastern markets vs. Western
Acquire valuable cultural understanding
Be able to relate to the Chinese mindset

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WORKSHOPS

AMPLIFY THE IMPACT OF THE KEYNOTE WITH KATIE’S INTERACTIVE WORKSHOPS

"CHINA 101"

This fun and interactive workshop is perfect for Western businesses, trades missions and teams looking to better interact with Chinese counterparts. In the form of small breakout sessions, your team will learn the simple and effective “HOW-TO’s” for compelling and fruitful business dealings in China.

Participants get completely hands-on learning with mock meetings, real-life case studies, and actionable take-aways vital for all leaders who want to connect with, secure and retain good relationships with Chinese partners.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Through this entertaining, interactive experience, participants will be able to:

Understand the dos and don’ts of Chinese business meetings
Grasp the shockingly different views East and West hold of contracts
Navigate the pitfalls of “keeping face"
Safeguard quality controls
Recognize why common sense isn’t so common, and what to do about it
Feel confident in any Chinese engagements

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NEED MORE SUPPORT?

Katie also offers workshops, business consulting, advisory services and support in raising and directing capital.

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