Katie was the winner of the Prince’s Trust ‘Young Achiever’ prize in their prestigious annual Pride of Britain Awards. A survivor of several personal traumas and horrific domestic violence, Katie has set up a successful beauty salon in Liverpool and now provides inspirational support to thousands of other victims through social media and unique salon sessions.  

-	How has Katie found the strength to overcome a series of devastating personal setbacks?
-	How has she combined her business interests with a charitable service for victims of domestic abuse?
-	What have her experiences taught her about leading other people?

SIR BEN AINSLIE

The Inspired Leader podcast series is run by Andy Bird in partnership with The Marketing Society. By sharing interviews with people from many fascinating walks of life, its aim is to explore what we can learn from the ways they have discovered and maintained their personal inspiration as leaders. 

Andy is a leadership coach who provides support, challenge and guidance for people looking to flourish and succeed as leaders.  Formerly head of Unilever's Marketing Academy and Co-Founder of Brand Learning, Andy has also recently published a book called The Inspired Leader which provides the conceptual foundation for the series.