Cortney McDermott
Keynote Speaker: Human Potential & Business Strategy Expert & Award-Winning, Bestselling Author
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Cortney McDermott Biography
Cortney McDermott is an award-winning author and speaker and celebrity coach. Her work in self-development and business strategy has been featured in Inc., Women’s Health, NBC, The Huffington Post, MindBodyGreen, and SUCCESS, and her talks on human potential have been shared on stages including TEDx, Mindvalley, Oxford Saïd Business School, and Richard Branson’s private island, Necker.
With a Master of Science from the London School of Economics, McDermott blends academic rigor with real-world experience to help individuals and organizations reach their highest potential. Her career highlights include executive roles at Vanity Fair Corporation, Vice President at Sustainability Partners Inc., and successfully running her own businesses, where she has worked with brands such as Universal Music Group, Nike, Kickstarter, and Google.
Fluent in four languages, McDermott is available to travel from California, USA.
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Cortney McDermott Speaking Topics
How to Transform Without ‘Doing’ Anything
Busy is boring.
This talk combines three key findings in neuroscience, epigentics, and quantum theory - all of which reveal the same fundamental conclusion: Directed consciousness determines experience.
That isn’t philosophy. It’s physics, biology, and brain science—telling us that how we focus, feel, and perceive isn’t a reaction to life; it’s the foundation of it. We’re not passive witnesses of reality; we’re participators. And the nature of our participation, especially the quality of our inner state, subtly but powerfully shapes everything we touch—from our relationships to our health to the outer circumstances we call “reality.”
Optimizing the system that runs every system
Why the Most Advanced Technology is Human Consciousness
This is confidence, redefined. And it starts by listening to what’s been speaking within you all along.
Confidence isn’t bravado. It’s not louder opinions, tighter control, or better performance. At its root, the word "confidence" means: with trust, or reliance. Trust in what's yours alone to know, the intelligence that shows up before the logic kicks in.
This talk redefines what it means to lead. Drawing from neuroscience, epigenetics, and heart-brain science, we’ll explore how intuition—the in-tuition, or “inner teacher”—is not a soft skill or a last resort, but a primary instrument of clear, aligned leadership.
You’ll learn how:
- The gut, heart, and nervous system process critical insight faster than thought
- Real confidence comes not from knowing more, but from listening better
- Heart-brain coherence sharpens decision-making under pressure
- Trusting your inner cues leads to more precise, creative, and timely action
We are already trusting systems we can’t see—heartbeat, gravity, the next breath. This talk is about extending that trust to the part of you that already knows. The shift is subtle but radical: from performing leadership to embodying it. From striving for clarity to sensing what’s already clear.
We talk about 'sustainability' as though it's out there—about carbon, systems, supply chains. But what if the real starting point is internal?
In this talk, we redefine sustainability as the ability to sustain yourself—your energy, clarity, and nervous system health. Because no system can thrive if its parts are in breakdown. And no amount of external optimization can make up for an internal collapse.
This isn’t self-help. It’s systems theory, neuroscience, and biology. When an individual cell is in survival mode, it hoards, it isolates, it fights. But a regulated, nourished cell communicates, cooperates, and contributes. The same is true of us. When enough individuals move from depletion to vitality, the macro-system can reorganize around health—not just resilience, but regeneration.
As Tolstoy put it: “Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself.” This talk is an invitation to invert that thinking—and discover that the most powerful way to shift the future is to become a microcosm of the world you want to live in.
Because when we shift our perception in this way, we don't just survive—we signal what’s possible.
Cortney McDermott Videos
How do I book Cortney McDermott to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Cortney McDermott for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Cortney McDermott, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Cortney McDermott or any other speaker of your choice.
How much does it cost to book Cortney McDermott for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Cortney McDermott, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Cortney McDermott are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Cortney McDermott, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
What topics does Cortney McDermott speak about?
Cortney McDermott is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as TED, Author, Personal Growth, Sustainability, Change Management and Professional Development.
Where does Cortney McDermott travel from?
Cortney McDermott generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Cortney McDermott?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Cortney McDermott for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Cortney McDermott for your next private or corporate function.
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Cortney McDermott or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
Cortney McDermott is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including TED, Author and Personal Growth. The estimated speaking fee range to book Cortney McDermott for live events is $30,000 - $50,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Cortney McDermott generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Mary Poffenroth, Jessica Chen and Erika Cramer. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Cortney McDermott for an upcoming event.
SPEAKING TOPICS
Cortney McDermott Speaking Topics
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The Science of Self-Regulation and Inner Potential
How to Transform Without ‘Doing’ Anything
Busy is boring.
This talk combines three key findings in neuroscience, epigentics, and quantum theory - all of which reveal the same fundamental conclusion: Directed consciousness determines experience.
That isn’t philosophy. It’s physics, biology, and brain science—telling us that how we focus, feel, and perceive isn’t a reaction to life; it’s the foundation of it. We’re not passive witnesses of reality; we’re participators. And the nature of our participation, especially the quality of our inner state, subtly but powerfully shapes everything we touch—from our relationships to our health to the outer circumstances we call “reality.”
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The Inner Hack
Optimizing the system that runs every system
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Inside Out
Why the Most Advanced Technology is Human Consciousness
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Unlock the Confidence to Lead with Intuition
This is confidence, redefined. And it starts by listening to what’s been speaking within you all along.
Confidence isn’t bravado. It’s not louder opinions, tighter control, or better performance. At its root, the word "confidence" means: with trust, or reliance. Trust in what's yours alone to know, the intelligence that shows up before the logic kicks in.
This talk redefines what it means to lead. Drawing from neuroscience, epigenetics, and heart-brain science, we’ll explore how intuition—the in-tuition, or “inner teacher”—is not a soft skill or a last resort, but a primary instrument of clear, aligned leadership.
You’ll learn how:
- The gut, heart, and nervous system process critical insight faster than thought
- Real confidence comes not from knowing more, but from listening better
- Heart-brain coherence sharpens decision-making under pressure
- Trusting your inner cues leads to more precise, creative, and timely action
We are already trusting systems we can’t see—heartbeat, gravity, the next breath. This talk is about extending that trust to the part of you that already knows. The shift is subtle but radical: from performing leadership to embodying it. From striving for clarity to sensing what’s already clear.
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Redefining Sustainability, Rethinking Success
We talk about 'sustainability' as though it's out there—about carbon, systems, supply chains. But what if the real starting point is internal?
In this talk, we redefine sustainability as the ability to sustain yourself—your energy, clarity, and nervous system health. Because no system can thrive if its parts are in breakdown. And no amount of external optimization can make up for an internal collapse.
This isn’t self-help. It’s systems theory, neuroscience, and biology. When an individual cell is in survival mode, it hoards, it isolates, it fights. But a regulated, nourished cell communicates, cooperates, and contributes. The same is true of us. When enough individuals move from depletion to vitality, the macro-system can reorganize around health—not just resilience, but regeneration.
As Tolstoy put it: “Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself.” This talk is an invitation to invert that thinking—and discover that the most powerful way to shift the future is to become a microcosm of the world you want to live in.
Because when we shift our perception in this way, we don't just survive—we signal what’s possible.
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How do I book Cortney McDermott to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Cortney McDermott for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Cortney McDermott, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Cortney McDermott or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Cortney McDermott for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Cortney McDermott, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Cortney McDermott are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Cortney McDermott, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Cortney McDermott speak about?
Cortney McDermott is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as TED, Author, Personal Growth, Sustainability, Change Management and Professional Development. -
Where does Cortney McDermott travel from?
Cortney McDermott generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Cortney McDermott?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Cortney McDermott for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Cortney McDermott for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Cortney McDermott or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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