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​Talks that invigorate and inspire

Are you planning a conference or event and need a dynamic speaker to motivate and energize your attendees? Choose vitality expert Cathy Richards for a get-out-of-your-seat session that will inspire and impress. Cathy skillfully links the key values and needs of your audience into into a customized call to action and a passion for vitality and healthy living.  
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Virtual and Hybrid Programs Available!
​Cathy has 10+ years' experience leading online programs!

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Helping businesses thrive and senior living organizations shine.


Businesses and Associations

Cathy's talks are perfect for a savvy business audience who understand the urgency of addressing the preservation of their precious human capital. By providing personally compelling, tangible, take-home value to your meeting attendees, you'll be energizing your audience and breaking up what can sometimes be a draining all-day meeting.  

With humor, motivation, and rich, practical content, you'll be providing just the shot of inspiration your group needs to refresh and refocus. You'll be the hero by choosing Cathy's keynote that will benefit their personal growth in addition to promoting a healthier culture for your organization. 

Check out Cathy's newest title: "High Energy Leadership in a Virtual World"

Signature Business Program

Power UP Your Productivity:
​Rejuvenate and Elevate for an Unbeatable Business Edge
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Successful business leaders know that when the tank is empty, productivity and creativity suffer. And yet, with the ever-increasing pressures to do more with less, taking care of your body and mind are often relegated to the elusive "later". Just how long can you or your senior team sustain that practice and is it consistent with your core values? Every other part of your business plan includes a strategy, why not your most important asset - the sustained physical and mental energy needed to take your business to the next level! The imperative is inspiring and non-negotiable. The strategy is long lasting and realistic. Let's kick it off together!

55+ Senior Living Organizations

Cathy's talks provide a marketing edge to senior living communities who want to offer motivational and content-rich programs that will attract and benefit your savvy, health-conscious prospects and residents as they endeavor to make meaningful improvements to their health and quality of life. Here credentials as a Certified Brain Fitness Facilitator resonate strongly, leading to the her popular "Brain Fitness HELP starts HERE" program.

At the same time, you will be showcasing how how your community's amenities and philosophy provide the perfect home and the best opportunity for health-conscious baby boomers to thrive and enjoy a great quality of life.
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Signature Senior Living Program

BOOM: 6 Steps to a Longer, Healthier Life
​For Baby Boomers and Beyond
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A strong body, sharp mind, and endless energy is timeless and available to all. Join Cathy to learn the most important lifestyle habits that will make the biggest difference in keeping your body and brain in tip-top shape at any age. What is the role of exercise, nutrition, brain games, and so much more? We'll identify what really matters, what's a myth, and what you can do to improve your health, fitness, memory, cognitive skills, and overall quality of life. It's within your reach! You'll leave the session motivated to take charge of the factors within your control to live with vitality and zest!  
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Programs run from one hour to full-day and even multi-day sessions. Cathy will work with you to customize the program length and depth of content for your group's unique needs.

Other Program Titles

Programs are available on many other wellness-related topics. Contact me for more detailed descriptions. Don't see what you are looking for? Let me know and we can create a custom program for your needs.
  • The Super-Ager's Guide to an Amazing Brain
  • Jump Start Your Metabolism at Any Age
  • Do Your Body Good: Make Time for a Stretch Break!
  • The Four Cs of Resilience: Thriving Despite Life's Stresses
  • Your Home Weight Training Routine: Learn It, Do It, Reap AMAZING Benefits! (Workshop) 
  • The Top Ten Tangible Wellness Tips 
  • Your custom title here!
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What Clients Have to Say

Video Testimonials from Business Audiences

Video Testimonials from
Senior Living Audiences


"Thank you, Cathy, for an enjoyable and dynamic presentation to our leadership team! You provided us with many thought-provoking ideas and tips on well-being and resilience to leverage with our teams. Your mix of education and motivation was incredibly well-received and I just loved the energy you brought to the program!"
- Merrita Woode, Senior Director, Business Planning & Operations, R&D Oncology, Oncology Biometrics, AstraZeneca 

"Thanks for providing such an outstanding presentation! BOOM set the tone for our two day session and gave us all some great tips and insight to achieve a healthy, balanced and sustainable lifestyle. Many, many Thanks Cathy!!"
- Rich Valway, President, Culinary Services Group 

"Congratulations Cathy! You are a powerhouse of hope, inspiration, and positivity! We met over 2 years ago when you delivered your BOOM message to our Vistage group! I was hooked on how you presented a different approach to an age-old challenge. I wanted to be a vivacious 80 year old too! I began working with you mostly for my mental wellness. To date, I’ve lost over 25 lbs without feelings of sacrifice, I’m strong and pain free from a long ago back injury, and at 57…..I’m feeling like a 45 year old! Thank you, Cathy for caring and helping to lift me up! I couldn’t have done it without you and your BOOM approach! Shoot the moon Cathy!
-  Rhonda Mellow, CEO, W.I.L.E.S. Commercial Cleaning, Inc.


“Cathy’s high-energy style and enthusiasm, combined with her solid expertise and realistic approach won rave reviews! We can’t wait to have Cathy back for more!”  

- Anna Roche, Senior Well-being Strategist, Adventist HealthCare Lifework Strategies

“Cathy is one of our most popular presenters on staff training days! We have been inviting her back for years and her sessions on wellness and fitness are among the first to fill up!” 
- Linda Gray, Staff Development Program Manager for Supporting Services, Montgomery County Public Schools

“Cathy did a great job motivating our leadership team to embrace a fresh new perspective on fitness and well-being. I’m sure her influence will have a positive impact on our employee wellness efforts!” 
- Dennis Hunter, Vice President, Brooke Grove Foundation

Audiences I've spoken to.

Businesses and Universities:
  • AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals
  • JetBlue
  • Dell
  • Intuit
  • Marriott International, Inc.
  • University of Maryland Alumni Association
  • American University 
  • Enterprise-Rent-A-Car
  • JLL
  • Adventist HealthCare LifeWork Strategies
  • Montgomery County Public Schools
  • ​Social & Scientific Systems, Inc.
  • National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation 
  • National Rural Electric Cooperative Association
  • American Podiatric Medical Association
  • Association of American Medical Colleges
  • Nutrica North America
  • MasterKey Consulting
  • Water Environment Federation
  • Sughrue Mion, PLLC
  • ​PRS, Inc.
  • National Parks Foundation
  • ​Humane Society of America
  • AdvaMED
  • General Conference LDS
  • Meritus Health​
  • Wilkes Artis
  • United Cerebral Palsy of DC
  • University of Maryland School of Public Health
  • TLC Family Hearing Center
  • Culinary Services Group
  • John S. Connor, Inc. Global Logistics
  • Physical Therapy.com/ContinuED
  • iHire
  • Johns Hopkins University Odyssey Program
  • WMATA (Washington Metro Area Transit Authority)
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Associations and Conferences:
  • University of Maryland Alumni Association Women's Leadership Conference
  • Functional Aging Institute Annual Summit
  • PMI (Project Management Institute)
  • The National Speakers Association
  • Vistage, International
  • Virginia Women's Business Conference
  • Westover Baptist Women's Conference
  • Healthcare Businesswomen's Association
  • NAPO (National Association of Professional Organizers)
  • Success Thru Style

Senior Living Organizations, Associations, and Conferences
  • Asbury Communities, Inc.
  • Leisure World of Maryland, Corporation
  • Sunrise Senior Living/Fox Hill Residences
  • Brooke Grove Foundation
  • PALA (Pennsylvania Assisted Living Association)
  • VALA (Virginia Assisted Living Association)
  • FSA (Friends Services Alliance)
  • Leading Age
  • ICAA: International Council on Active Aging

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