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Cathy Ngo (she/her) is an entrepreneur, sought-after keynote speaker, and presenter. As founder of Keynoteworthy, she is on a mission to add more minority voices to speakering and events.
She is mother to two human babies and two fur babies, and is open about the peri-natal mental health challenges that have led her to be an ambassador for the Gidget Foundation.
A vulnerable, honest discussion, Cathy opened up about the realities of being a working mother. I hope you enjoy this conversation!
In this episode we discuss:
- Cathy’s diverse speaking agency, Keynoteworthy, and driving a big mission.
- The additional pay gap that marginalised people face.
- The combination of structural and mindset barriers when it comes to speaking.
- The work of mothering and having a career.
- The challenge of juggling flexible work.
- Raising a child in a village, and the importance of family in Vietnamese culture.
- The interaction between eastern and western influences Cathy felt as a young mother.
- Her own mental health challenges, and that asking for help isn’t a burden to other people.
- Cathy’s work as an ambassador for the Gidget Foundation.
About Cathy Ngo
Cathy Ngo (she/her) is an entrepreneur, sought-after keynote speaker, and presenter. As the founder of Keynoteworthy, she has become the go-to resource for event organisers looking to host inclusive and accessible events.
With her extensive background in Human Resources, Cathy brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her work. She has advised some of the world’s largest corporations on leadership, people strategy, and transformation. Cathy’s thought leadership is featured in top media outlets around the globe, including screen, print, and radio.
As the host of the award-winning podcast Hire Potential with Indeed, Cathy brings her unique perspective to essential conversations about the challenges and opportunities facing today’s workforce. With her engaging style and deep subject matter knowledge, she has quickly become an influential voice in the field. Cathy is a mother of four (including two of the furry kind) and a proud advocate for mental health as an Ambassador for the Gidget Foundation.