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Transformational Leadership Speaker & Best-Selling Author

Igniting Passion, Purpose & Playfulness in Organizations Worldwide

Awaken Your Organization's True Potential

What if the secret to extraordinary business results isn’t found in your financial metrics, but in awakening the humanity within your organization?

Catherine R. Bell has spent over 25 years proving that the most profitable organizations focus 2/3 on corporate culture and 1/3 on financial metrics—a revolutionary approach that has transformed companies across 23 countries and counting.
As the Founder of a Profit 200 company and best-selling author of The Awakened Company, Catherine brings a unique blend of proven business acumen, spiritual wisdom, and infectious playfulness to every stage she graces.

Organizations move beyond surface-level change to create cultures of genuine awakening, creativity, and conscious intention.

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Keynotes

"What makes an Awakened Company?"

Perfect for: Organizational Development Conferences, Executive Retreats, Leadership Teams, C-Suite Executives, and Culture-builders committed to sustainable organizational transformation.

Most organizations chase performance metrics, efficiency gains, and competitive advantage. But what if the real competitive edge lies not in doing more, but in awakening to a fundamentally different way of being? What if thriving organizational culture isn’t built on best practices borrowed from others, but on discovering and activating the unique alchemical potential within your own company?

In this foundational keynote, Catherine Bell reveals the essential architecture of companies that don’t just succeed—they flourish. Drawing from years of working with organizations across sectors, Catherine unveils…

the three core pillars that distinguish awakened companies from those trapped in cycles of dysfunction, burnout, and diminishing returns

This isn’t another framework to layer onto your existing systems. It’s a diagnostic lens that helps you see what’s actually happening beneath the surface—where energy flows, where it stagnates, and how to catalyze the transformation your organization is ready for.

Catherine introduces The Bad Ripple Trap™—the invisible pattern that destroys organizational health from within—and shows you exactly how to interrupt it. You’ll discover the Alchemical Formula that turns ordinary organizational dynamics into extraordinary results, and learn how the three pillars of Energizing, Sustaining, and Regenerating create the conditions for lasting cultural vitality.

This is for leaders ready to move beyond superficial culture initiatives and build something truly sustainable: a company that awakens to its highest potential while honoring the humanity of everyone within it.

Key Takeaways:

  • The 3 pillars of an Awakened Company
  • How to identify and avoid “The Bad Ripple Trap™” that destroys organizations from within
  • The Alchemical Formula for transforming organizational dynamics into extraordinary results
  • Practical diagnostics for assessing your current organizational health
  • A framework for building thriving, sustainable organizational culture rooted in conscious leadership
  • Actionable first steps you can implement immediately with your leadership team

The Enneagram as an Organizational Roadmap: Awakening Culture, Catalyzing Creativity, and Leading with Conscious Intention

Perfect for: Leadership Teams, Organizational Development Professionals, HR Leaders, Enneagram Practitioners, Culture-builders, and anyone responsible for transforming workplace dynamics.

Most organizations use the Enneagram for individual development—helping people understand themselves and work better together. But what if the Enneagram could reveal the hidden patterns driving your entire organization? What if it could show you exactly where your culture gets stuck, where innovation stalls, and where your greatest potential lies waiting to be unlocked?

In this transformative keynote, Catherine Bell invites you into a fresh, systemic view of the Enneagram—not simply as a personal development tool,….

but as a dynamic organizational roadmap. Drawing from years of research, lived leadership experience, and creative inquiry, Catherine shows how the nine points illuminate essential organizational capacities—from visioning to execution, from resilience to relational intelligence.

This isn’t theory. It’s a practical diagnostic, a leadership compass, and a source of creative renewal for organizations striving to be both effective and humane. When you understand the terrain, transformation becomes possible.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Bad Ripple Trap and Awakened Ripple Model—understanding how energy & behaviour patterns cascade through your organization
  • Insight into the Ripple Effect and how it shapes culture
  • A cultural survey tool you can immediately use with your teams
  • A framework for thinking “Enneagramatically” from a strategy perspective based on the three pillars of Energizing, Sustaining, and Regenerating
  • Practical approaches to weaving creativity into your organizational processes

The Strategy with Soul Document—a tool for conscious, intentional organizational development

The Creative Moment: Unlocking Innovation Through the Enneagram

Perfect for: Innovation Teams, Creative Directors, Leaders facing complex change, Strategic Planners, HR Leaders and organizations seeking to build cultures of sustainable creativity.

In a world obsessed with productivity and output, we’ve forgotten something essential: creativity isn’t a commodity to be manufactured—it’s a moment to be awakened. And every Enneagram type has a unique pathway to accessing that moment.

Based on her forthcoming book The Creative Moment: Creativity and the Enneagram (2026), Catherine Bell reveals how each of the nine Enneagram types experiences, blocks, and ultimately unleashes…

creative potential. This isn’t about artistic talent—it’s about the innovation, problem-solving, and fresh thinking every organization desperately needs.

Catherine guides audiences through the creative patterns of each type, showing leaders how to recognize when their teams are in their “creative moment” versus when they’re caught in habitual patterns that stifle innovation. She offers practical strategies for creating conditions where creativity can flourish across diverse teams, and provides tools for leaders to access their own creative wisdom when facing complex challenges.

Key Takeaways:

  • Understanding of how each Enneagram type uniquely accesses creativity and innovation
  • Recognition of the specific blocks that prevent creative flow for different types
  • Practical strategies for creating psychologically safe spaces where creativity can emerge
  • Tools for identifying when teams are in their “creative moment” versus reactive patterns
  • A framework for integrating creative process into strategic planning and problem-solving
  • Actionable practices for leaders to access their own creative intelligence under pressure

From Unconscious to Awakened: Building Organizations That Serve People, Purpose, and Planet

Perfect for: Executive Leadership Teams, Organizational Change Agents, HR/Culture and Engagement Leaders, Conscious Business Communities, and Leaders committed to creating workplaces that truly serve life.

Most organizational cultures operate on autopilot—running on unexamined assumptions, reactive patterns, and leadership habits that worked in the past but no longer serve the future. The result? Burnout, disengagement, and cultures that drain rather than energize the people within them.

Drawing from her groundbreaking book The Awakened Company, Catherine Bell shows leaders how to wake up from unconscious organizational patterns and…

intentionally design cultures where people, purpose, and performance align. This isn’t about adding more wellness programs or values posters—it’s about fundamentally shifting how we understand organizational health and what it means to lead with consciousness.

Catherine introduces the concept of “awakened leadership”—a way of leading that integrates self-awareness, systems thinking, and strategic intention. She reveals the hidden energetic patterns that either trap organizations in what she calls “bad ripples” or elevate them into “awakened ripples” of positive impact. Audiences leave with both the inner compass and the outer tools to transform their organizations from the inside out.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Awakened Company Framework for diagnosing organizational health beyond traditional metrics
  • Understanding of how unconscious leadership patterns create “bad ripples” that undermine culture
  • The three essential capacities of awakened leadership: presence, perception, and purposeful action
  • Practical tools for shifting from reactive to conscious organizational culture
  • Strategies for aligning people, purpose, and performance in authentic ways

A roadmap for sustainable transformation that honors both human needs and business results

Looking for Additional Speaking Topics?

Catherine designs custom presentations tailored to your organization’s unique challenges and opportunities. Whether you’re navigating major change, building leadership capacity, or seeking to integrate the Enneagram into your organizational strategy, Catherine creates experiences that meet you where you are and move you toward where you want to be.

Popular custom topics include:

  • Enneagram-based leadership development for executive teams
  • Building psychological safety and trust in high-stakes environments
  • Navigating organizational change with conscious intention
  • Integrating creativity and strategy for sustainable innovation
  • Using the Enneagram for team effectiveness and collaboration
  • Conscious succession planning and leadership transitions

What People Say About Catherine Bell

Professional Credentials & Affiliations

Award-Winning Author

  • The Creative Moment: Creativity and the Enneagram (forthcoming 2026)
  • The Awakened Company: How Conscious Organizations Transform Culture and Leadership

Awards

  • Women of Inspiration 2023, Vision Builder Award
    Universal Women’s Network
  • Platinum 2022, Executive of the Year – Consulting
    Titan Business Awards
  • Top Ten CEO’s Revamping the Future 2022
    The Inc. Magazine
  • Top Business Book in Mindfulness 2016
    The Inc. Magazine
  • Best Selling Author on Amazon 2016
    Amazon
  • Profit 500 Company (BluEra) 2016
    Profit Magazine
  • Top 8 Leadership Books 2015
    Centre for Executive Leadership
  • Best Business Book 2015, Silver Medal Winner Nautilus Award
    Nautilus
  • Best Workplaces in Alberta (BluEra) 2014
    Venture Magazine
  • Fastest Growing Company in Canada (BluEra)
    Profit Magazine

Business Excellence

  • Serial entrepreneur with multiple successful ventures
  • Executive search expertise (30+ years placing C-suite executives)
  • MBA from Smith School of Business, Queen’s University
  • Jarislowsky Co-Fellow at Haskayne School of Business, University of Calgary
  • Teaches at Smith School of Business, Queen’s University
  • Board Experience with multiple organizations
  • Proven track record of outperforming competitors across all metrics

Spiritual Wisdom & Credentials

  • Sociology degree from University of Western Ontario
  • Certified Enneagram practitioner with 25+ years experience
  • Yoga instructor bringing mindfulness to leadership
  • Co-founder of Awakenly – mindfulness app leveraging the Enneagram
  • Audio Programs on Relationships & Enneagram and Creativity & Enneagram with Russ Hudson from SoundsTrue

Social Impact & Leadership

  • Founder of The Awakened Project – helping women escape poverty through creativity their own businesses
  • Advisor to Telus Spark Science Centre
  • Advisor to Impact Society
  • Board member of Tara Mandala
  • Current business research being conducted on The Awakened Company team process

International Speaking Experience

  • International Enneagram Association conferences
  • Enneagram Collaborative Global presentations
  • Leadership summits and Executive retreats
  • Professional development conferences
  • Industry-specific organizational development events

Book Catherine Bell to Speak at Your Event

Transform your next event with Catherine’s unique blend of Enneagram expertise, organizational wisdom, and practical tools for conscious leadership.

Catherine is available for:

  • Keynote presentations (45-90 minutes)
  • Half-day and full-day workshops
  • Leadership retreat facilitation
  • Custom organizational development intensives
  • Conference presentations and panel discussions

To inquire about Catherine’s availability and speaking fees:

Ready to Transform Your Event? Awaken Your Organization?

Whether you’re planning a leadership conference, executive retreat, or organizational development event, Catherine Bell brings the depth, expertise, and practical wisdom to create transformative experiences for your audience.

“Organizations don’t transform because we tell them to. They transform when we help them see themselves clearly, understand their patterns deeply, and choose their path consciously. That’s the work of awakening—and it changes everything.”

— Catherine Bell

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