Hollie McKay

As an international humanitarian, Hollie McKay has seen ordinary people with no formal training or skills become extraordinary at the drop of a hat — or a bomb. The human ability to resiliently withstand pain, to push through darkness, and to find threads of hope within chaos has left Hollie both perplexed and inspired. It is not only Hollie’s gift, but her expertise to share these striking stories and empower others to harness her lessons of strength, resilience, and determination no matter the odds.

From Hollie’s lens, she has met the most exceptional humans imaginable – the people who enrich her spirit and teach her more about life and greatness than any Instagram influencer ever could.

The people Hollie introduces during her keynote aren't collated from a Western lens of the best of the best on the planet; they aren’t top CEOs, athletes, or even the cream of the crop in Hollywood. These people will never have their name in lights, amass millions of dollars, or make TIME Magazine's 30 Under 30.

These people are the beautifully ordinary, the ones who should fuel us with the desire to do better and the ones she hopes her daughter will someday look up to.

There's a reason the word "extraordinary" is just "ordinary" with "extra" added to it. Going above and beyond is the key to achieving greatness, but what does that look like?

Hollie McKay’s keynote offers 18 critical points on how to become extraordinary and how to apply these beautifully inspirational stories to tackle chaos in times of uncertainty.

Key Takeaways:

• Harness Resilience: The importance of human connection and compassion. Learn how to exhibit extraordinary resilience in times of adversity, overcome challenges, and push through difficult situations with determination and strength.
• Unleash Hidden Potential: Get comfortable with being uncomfortable. Discover the power of going above and beyond expectations, unleashing your hidden potential, and achieving greatness by embracing opportunities to do something extra in your personal and professional endeavors.
• Find Inspiration in Everyday Heroes: Believe in yourself and believe in something more than yourself. Gain insights from the inspirational stories of everyday heroes all over the globe who enrich our lives and teach us valuable lessons about resilience, determination, and the human spirit, motivating you to strive for excellence and make a positive impact in your own unique way.