Speaking
Dr Tracie O’Keefe DCH: informative, engaging and entertaining speaker for your event
Tracie draws on her encyclopaedic knowledge of human nature, thinking and behaviour along with a treasure trove of intriguing real-life stories and experiences to deliver captivating, lively and entertaining presentations filled with practical learnings.
She is a raconteur, having spent some of her earlier years in the entertainment industry, as well as being a highly qualified and experienced doctor of clinical hypnotherapy, psychotherapist, counsellor, sexologist, addictions specialist and coach, who has helped over 30,000 people in her clinics in London and Sydney.
She shares her decades of accumulated knowledge in helping people create deep, positive transformation to achieve fulfilment in their personal, professional and family lives.
Tracie is available for speaking engagements at organisations, events, public seminars and workshops, and industry associations and trainings.
To book Tracie to speak at your event, email katrina [at] doctorok [dotcom]
Inform, inspire, entertain and motivate
Some of her clients call Tracie ‘The Queen of Change’ and when you listen to her speak you will know why. She will teach your audiences, while entertaining them, how to create a successful, creative and rewarding life. Her proven strategies and techniques, based on a mind-body approach, give attendees the tools to achieve excellence in their lives, relationships, career and business.
A highly qualified, experienced and successful professional with a colourful history who walks her talk
Having started her life in poverty, with little formal education, battled massive medical problems, abandonment, abuse and discrimination, Tracie went on to become a highly qualified and internationally recognised therapist, coach and author, as well as a naturopath, medical nutritionist and medical herbalist.
In business since 1970, Tracie has owned or run a range of operations, including health clubs, shops, hairdressing salons, a dance and cabaret company and an international luxury car sales service, as well as being involved in property investment.
Told as a teenager by a medical professional that “people like you” were not suited to careers in the caring professions, she has devoted the past 30 years to helping others become the best they can be, as well as championing equal rights for all, particularly sex and/or gender diverse people.
Tracie’s vibrant style of presentation and reservoir of moving, gut-wrenching, humorous and uplifting stories brightens any business dinner, conference, event or gathering. Her media exposure includes BBC World News, Today Tonight, 7 News, Sydney Morning Herald, The Guardian, The Independent, The Daily Express, Daily Telegraph, Marie Claire, Cleo, Woman, Good Health and ABC Radio.
“Time to come alive and change”
“My journey is one of triumph over tragedy. After being abandoned for many years as a child because I was born in the wrong body, I made up my mind to beat all the odds and succeed far beyond anyone’s expectations of me. I teach people that it is not ‘Can you have what you want?’, but ‘How fast can you have what you want?’
Tracie has helped over 30,000 people face to face in her clinics over the past 30 years. Her work includes a comprehensive catalogue of over 70 self-help programs, nine books, and hundreds of articles and papers.
Her books include:
“In 2012 at the age of 57 the huge shock of my partner of 20 years leaving me triggered Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. For a brief time I thought I wouldn’t make it and then I realised I’d been helping people with this situation for decades. I utilised all the knowledge and clinical skills I’d gathered over the years and wrote the Inspiration for Survive and Prosper: How to Recover from Crisis Fast book and program. It worked. Within 12 months I’d recovered, grown my business and doubled my wealth.”
Speech topics
Tracie speaks on a range of topics based around her extensive knowledge on human behaviour, combined with natural medicine. The following are her main keynote themes, but all presentations can be customised for your requirements.
The 7 Most Effective Strategies to Build Resilience and Stay Motivated
Resilience helps you and those in your organisation excel in all areas of life. Being able to manage stress and handle failure well is essential in today’s fast-paced world. If every time a sale drops through or a key member of staff leaves, your company goes into crisis, it’s time to learn new ways of staying strong, boosting morale and elevating productivity.
Staff and companies must have systems in place to help each member of staff and teams be able to handle difficult life and business situations. Resilience is one of the major core skills that highly successful business people and companies are able to do, day after day.
Tracie will share the seven most effective strategies on how to become resilient and stay motivated, no matter what life throws at you. In this keynote presentation she brings together her 50 years of personal and professional experience to equip your audiences with the skills to bounce back from anything.
It’s also important that people stay motivated after they have learnt to be resilient so they have the energy and drive to take on new ventures or be excited about their life and work. Part of being a resilient person is having the ability to make the very best of every circumstance.
How to Survive and Prosper Through Any Crisis
You don’t have to spend months, years or decades suffering from a crisis or trauma and allowing it to define you and negatively impact your life.
Tracie has a long history as a crisis intervention therapist, helping people overcome crisis, trauma, disaster, major disappointments, divorce, disablement, bankruptcy and bereavement.
Her inspiring speech provides practical strategies and moving accounts of how she and many of her clients recovered from their life crises fast. She brings hope to people suffering from crisis and trauma of any kind.
Health Equals Wealth
All the money in the world means nothing if you don’t have good health to enjoy it.
As a naturopath, medical nutritionist, medical herbalist and clinical hypnotherapist Tracie is constantly helping people maximise their physical, emotional, spiritual and mental health – from cancer patients to high-flying executives and medal-winning athletes.
What sets those who enjoy optimum health apart from those who suffer continuous poor health is often psychological or psychosomatic. In this enlightening talk, Tracie reveals why many health and fitness regimes, particularly weight loss programs, are unsustainable in the long term – and what missing ingredients are needed for success.
Understanding and Embracing Trans, Intersex and Other Sex and/or and Gender Diverse Inclusion
As a seasoned mental health practitioner, speaker and trainer, Tracie has dedicated her career to promoting trans, intersex, nonbinary, and other sex and/or gender diverse inclusivity in all facets of society.
Her work focuses on educating and empowering individuals, organisations, and companies to build safe, respectful, and inclusive environments where every person is celebrated for who they are.
Her books on this topic include:
- Trans-X-U-All: The Naked Difference
- Sex, Gender & Sexuality: 21st Century Transformations
- Finding the Real Me: True Tales of Sex and Gender Diversity
- Trans People in Love
- Suicide in Intersex, Trans and Other Sex and/or Gender Diverse Groups: A Health Professional’s Guide
Tracie is the co-founder of Sex and Gender Education (SAGE) Australia. Formed in 2001 to campaign for the social and legal rights of sex and/or gender diverse (SGD) people, SAGE has successfully lobbied and helped change many laws to give greater human rights and respect for these groups of people.
SAGE’s work has been supported by former Prime Ministers Kevin Rudd and Malcom Turnbull, Senator Tanya Plibersek, Senator Lee Rhiannon, Senator Anthony Albanese, Senator Warren Entsch, Sylvia Hale, MP, David Shoebridge, MP, Mark Pearson, MP, Professor Alfred Steinbeck, Professor Kerryn Phelps, Clover Moore (Lord Mayor of Sydney) and many more supportive individuals.
Among Tracie’s presentation and training offerings in this sector are:
Understanding Trans, Intersex and Other Sex and/or Gender Diversity: This foundational seminar provides a comprehensive introduction to understanding trans, intersex, nonbinary, and other gender diverse identities. It covers the basics of terminology, the spectrum of gender identities, and the importance of using correct pronouns. It lays the groundwork for further learning and understanding in a safe, respectful, and interactive space.
Creating Inclusive Spaces: This workshop is designed to provide practical strategies to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for trans, intersex, nonbinary, and other sex and/or gender diverse individuals. It covers best practices for policy development, communication, workplace culture, and physical environments. Participants will learn through real-life case studies, interactive discussions, and guided activities.
Diversity and Inclusion in Practice: This advanced training is aimed at managers, HR professionals, and anyone else tasked with implementing diversity initiatives in their organisation. It provides practical guidance on creating inclusive policies, dealing with discrimination and harassment, and fostering a culture of respect and understanding.
Customised Training Solutions: Recognising that every organisation is unique, Tracie offers customised training solutions designed to meet specific needs, industry requirements, and the current level of understanding and inclusivity within your organisation.
All sessions include a dedicated time for interactive Q&A, to address specific issues, challenges, or situations that participants are facing. This can be tailored to meet the needs of the group, providing relevant and practical advice.
Tracie’s approach is based on the principles of respect, understanding, and empathy. She believes that through knowledge and open dialogue, we can create a world where everyone feels safe, respected, and included.
Tracie has presented at or for:
Brighton Health Authority (UK)
Australian Hypnotherapists Association
Australian Society of Clinical Hypnotherapists
Natural Therapies Forum (Aus)
Oxford University (UK)
Glasgow University (UK)
University of Sussex (UK)
Plymouth University (UK)
University of Toulouse (France)
University of Liverpool (UK)
University of Plymouth (UK)
University of Southampton (UK)
University of Nottingham (UK)
University of Newcastle (UK)
University of Ulm (Germany)
Manchester University (UK)
Norwich University (UK)
University of Western Sydney (Aus)
University of New South Wales (Aus)
London School of Economics (UK)
Imperial College London (UK)
Australian Association for Humane Research (Aus)
Women Say Something (Aus)
Sex and Gender Diversity Conference (Aus)
World Association for Sexual Health Conference (Aus)
Women’s Ecology Conference (Aus)
Marriage Equality Rally (Aus)
Women and Depression Conference (Aus)
Gender Conference Melbourne (Aus)
Sex and Gender Diversity (SGD) Human Rights and Dignity Conference (Aus)
Work, Love & Play: Core Issues in Practice, Third National Psychotherapy in Australia Conference (Aus)
Amnesty International Global Human Rights Conference (Aus)
James Braid Society (UK)
Hypnotherapy Council of Australia (Aus)
Marriage Equality Rally Australia (Aus)
Harry Benjamin International Gender Dysphoria Association Conference (UK)
Gender Trust Conference (UK)
Xplore Sydney (Aus)
Gendy’s Network conference (UK)
Festival of Holistic Light (Aus)
World Hypnotherapy Conference (AHA) (Aus)
Burwood Rotary Club (Aus)
Success Women’s Network (Aus)
Australian and New Zealand Addiction Conference (Aus)
Plant Powered Women’s Conference (Aus)
Animal Liberation (Aus)
Natural Heath Society (Aus)
World Pride (Aus)
To book Tracie to speak at your event, email katrina [at] doctorok [dotcom]
