LOOKING FOR AN INSPIRING KEYNOTE?

Courtney is a physician, award-winning author, brain cancer survivor, patient advocate, and motivational speaker who delivers inspiring and impactful talks around the world.

Honestly, my wish would be that every person who ever goes to medical school watch your story. It is one that connects us all as human beings
— Keynote attendee
It wasn’t until reading your words and learning from you that it all made sense to me. You have touched me deeply. You are a true physician, a healer and a teacher.
— Blog reader
Thank you for outlining this so clearly. Perhaps a copy of this should be in every oncologist office, strike that, every medical office.
— Blog reader
You are an inspiration to all of us, new to invisible chronic illness or long term survivors.
— Keynote attendee
I keep exclaiming over and over that you’ve opened my eyes, you’ve educated me, and that you’ve inspired me!
— Keynote attendee
Every post I read makes me feel more at ease as I too struggle with a cancer diagnosis
— Blog reader
I write to you today because I, like so many others, consider you an inspiration and a source of wisdom on this journey with brain cancer.
— Blog reader
Thank you very much for serving as our keynote speaker for the 2021 ABTA National Conference. You did a fabulous job sharing your journey and connecting with the audience!
— Keynote Host

POPULAR SPEAKING TOPICS

  • Patient Advocacy: Courtney shares how her dual roles as patient and physician have transformed her approach to medicine and inspired more empathetic care.

  • Clinical Research and Innovation: Clinical trials and innovation in healthcare, focused on patient advocacy

  • Narrative Medicine: Exploring the power of vulnerable storytelling as a tool for healing, connection, and patient empowerment.

  • Difficult Gifts: Finding happiness despite hardship—how illness can reveal unexpected strength and gratitude.

  • Brain Cancer Awareness and Fundraising: Thriving with brain cancer and turning personal experience into powerful advocacy for research and support. Awareness matters!

  • Mindfulness: Practical tools and perspectives for moving from fear to hope while living with chronic illness.

  • Mortality: Compassionate exploration of death—and how embracing it can teach us to live more fully.

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