Katie-Jane Cooper

Katie-Jane Cooper - Model and Adventurer

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Katie-Jane Cooper proves that ordinary people can do extraordinary things. As Katie says: 'we just need to be bold enough to begin.'

Katie-Jane Cooper worked hard to build a career as a successful model. Working for M&S and Alexander McQueen among many others, Katie also took opportunities to work in the film-world, acting as Cameron Diaz's body-double in 'The Holiday'. Meeting adventurer Tarka L'Herpiniere changed everything. Katie knew she wasn't afraid of a challenge. She had proved her skill in sport (competing successfully on horseback at Eventing) but Tarka's suggestion they go to the North Pole was something else. After debate, the Great Wall of China was chosen instead as Katie's first expedition.

It wasn't exactly an easy option. Katie-Jane Cooper had to commit herself to endurance training, put excessive weight and prepare herself mentally for the six-month walk. She faced blizzards, temperatures of -35C, frost bite, starvation, exhaustion and dehydration. During the trek, Katie went to hospital - twice. She lost an inch in height from the weight of her backpack. Despite the odds, Katie and Tarka completed this greatest of journeys from the West to the East - through the Gobi Desert and the sub-zero temperatures of the mountains. They completed 4300km (3,000 miles) in 167 days (this is the equivalent of 102 marathons). A world-first.

Katie's story reveals that we can leave our comfort zones and achieve what seems impossible. Katie is passionate about awaking potential in others.

Speaker Topics

• Katie's perspective: The Great Walk of China
• Having the courage to change
• Staying motivated in tough times
• Setting & achieving goals

Rave Reviews - 'Tarka and Katie went down a storm - they were fantastic and I am really pleased we chose them as our speakers. Feedback was all extremely positive. They were both such lovely down-to-earth people, wanting to share their experiences and the story is amazing. Certainly made the audience think about 'what's next' in life.' (Midlands Excellence)

Speaking Style - Natural, vivacious and charming, Katie brings alive her journey through remote, rural China. Katie's story is delivered with good-natured humour and candid honesty. Audiences enjoy hearing about her transformation from glamorous model to endurance adventurer. At present, Katie only offers a Dual Talk with Tarka L'Herpiniere.

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