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Catherine Bosley

Speaker/Award-winning TV Journalist/Author
CJB Productions, LLC Owner/CatherineBosley.com
Country or state 
United States (Ohio)
Available to 
Global
City 
Cleveland
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Languages 
English
Volunteer
Yes

Personal Details

Bio

Her TEDx brought the audience to tears and then to a standing ovation. Catherine Bosley is an award-winning, veteran journalist, which includes thirty years of public speaking experience, with powerful, thought-provoking messages to share with groups of all kinds.

Known for her “down-to-earth” style & versatility as an expert storyteller, Catherine’s captivating presentations draw on her own gut-wrenching personal experience, which landed her national attention, garnering invites for appearances on shows like Good Morning America, Inside Edition & Oprah.

The life-changing experience arms her with unique, empowering insight regarding some of today’s highest profile topics. That includes how to maintain & protect your social media image, how to stay clear of cyber-humiliation & how to rise above life’s most tumultuous times.

-Associated Press Award Winner

-Emmy Award Nominee

-30 Years Television Journalist/ Public Speaker

-TEDx Speaker

-Author, forthcoming book, “The Bare Facts”

-Adjunct Professor, Communications, Youngstown State University

PRIMARY SPEAKING TOPICS:

Finding & Using Your Inner Strength

Anyone falling victim to harassment or wrongdoing of any sort needs to know how to stand up for themselves, but too often they can barely see through the pain to do so. Catherine tells her story from defeat to victory, offering inspiration like no other. But what she has to say can be applied to a wide variety of challenges life throws at us. Her message includes insight on how to engage the inner strength we all possess, but aren't always aware of in the toughest times & how to embrace those times to as a chance to increase self-worth. More than liberating, as was the case with Catherine, it can be life-saving.

Navigating our Day of Digital Danger:

They're all around us & can be activated with any Internet/social media post we make, as well as posts others make about us. It can turn a life upside down. Catherine shares & uses her own own story to raise awareness of how important it is to protect yourself, those you love, even your business. She provides her five-step check list on how to do so.

Surviving Cyber-Harassment

No one thinks cyberbullying or cyber-shaming will happen to them, but when it happens, it can be devastating. After surviving it on a global level, Catherine shares details of her story from the pain and hopelessness, to what turned out to be her survival plan. After reflecting on it and refining it, she showcases it to help others find their way out of the torment & rise above as well.

"Catherine's speech, as expected was exquisitely delivered...emotional, captivating, captivated the audience to the core."

Peter Orr, Professor, Lakeland College

“Her natural delivery...and her incredibly relaxed and likable personality helped to push the cause forward. I would encourage others to consider Catherine for their event...she is a pleasure!"

Meryl Closs, Former Comm. Dir., AHA

Current position (2)

Speaker/Award-winning TV Journalist/Author

CJB Productions, LLC Owner/CatherineBosley.com

Freelance Reporter/Anchor

WOIO

Achievements (1)
Associated Press Award

Two time recipient for reporting.

Degrees (1)
Broadcast Journalism
Kent State University
1985 to 1989

Presentations

Presentations (4)
Finding & Using Your Inner Strength

Anyone who finds themselves a victim of harassment, abuse or wrongdoing of any sort needs to know how to stand up for themselves, but too often they can barely see through the pain to do so. Catherine tells her story from defeat to victory, offering hope and inspiration like no other. But what she has to say can be applied to a wide variety of challenges life throws at us. Her message includes insight on how to engage the inner strength we all possess, but aren't always aware of in the toughest times. More than liberating, as was the case with Catherine, it can be life-saving.

Keynotes

A detailed account of Catherine's life-changing and unforgettable story
An increased awareness of our vulnerabilities to cyberbullying/harassment
Steps to better protect yourself from cyberbullying/harrassment
Steps to protect your social media image
Increased awareness on how bullying/shaming/harassment can bring down even the strongest among us
Catherine's five-step process to overcome cyberbullying or similar humiliation

Digital Dangers

They're all around us and can be activated with every Internet/social media post we make, as well as posts others make about us. It can turn a life upside down. Catherine shares and uses her own own story to raise awareness of how important it is to protect yourself, those you love, even your business, and provides guidance on how to do so.

Surviving Cyber-Harassment

No one thinks cyberbullying or cyber-shaming will happen to them, but when it does, it can be devastating. After surviving it on a global level, Catherine shares details of her story from the pain and hopelessness, to what, in retrospect, turned out to be the plan she came up with out of desperation to survive. After reflecting on it and refining it, she showcases it as a sure means of helping others successfully find their way out of the torment and rise above as well.

Past talks (4)
My Naked Nightmare: A Lesson in Surviving Humiliation
TEDx
Youngstown, Ohio
September 23, 2018
Digital Danger: Forever and For All to See
Tech and Trek Conference
Hiram College, Ohio
June 21, 2019
Digital Danger: Forever and For All to See
Nordson Corporation Employee Club
Oberlin, Ohio
May 9, 2019
The Power of Believing in Dreams
Believe in Dreams Fundraiser Gala
Cleveland, OH
February 2, 2019
  • All (4)
  • Videos
  • Photos (1)
  • Slides (1)
  • One sheet (1)
  • Press information (1)
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TEDx, Ideas worth spreading, indeed!
TEDx, Ideas worth spreading, indeed!
TEDx My Naked Nightmare: A Lesson in Surviving Humiliation
A Snapshot: Catherine's Media Kit
Press Kit

Books & Articles (6)

"The Bare Facts" One Anchorwoman's story of Surviving Global Humiliation
TBA/Forthcoming
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Declaring War on Online Image Abuse
Thrive Global interview with Catherine on developing "grit"
Beware: The Power of the Post
You Don't Think It Can Happen to You...Until It Does.
Time to "Make it Count!"

Expertise (19)

PR & Communications
Leadership
Social & Political
Education
Business
cyberbullying Survival Leadership Developing Inner Strength Motivation TV Amazing Speaker Motivational speaker After Dinner Speaker Broadcast Journalism Inspirational Education college speaker Parenting

Awards & certifications (1)

Emmy Award Nominee (2x)
Lower Great Lakes Chapter
2013
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Why choose me? 

As a TV journalist I know everyone's "story" counts! I can help you make yours the best possible!

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