Speaking & Consulting

Dr. Ann Kearney-Cooke is a New York Times bestselling author, sought after professional speaker, researcher, & licensed psychologist.

Dr_Ann_Kearney_Cooke_speakingOver the last 30 years, Dr. Ann’s dynamic, entertaining, and uplifting presentation style has earned her the reputation as one of the most powerful speakers and change agents of our time.  Dr. Ann shares the latest scientific findings, innovative strategies, and inspiring stories.  She has presented at over 300 professional conferences and conducted workshops at eating disorder treatment centers, spas, and wellness centers across the country.

Dr. Ann also has served as a consultant for Fortune 500 companies, including Procter and Gamble and Unilever.  She has designed research for relationship marketing campaigns; served as a media expert; and developed curricula and booklets to promote wellness.

She was named a Distinguished Scholar for the Partnership for Gender Specific Medicine at Columbia University for her leadership and development of the Helping Girls Become Strong Women Project.

Dr. Ann continues to be a familiar face in the media.  Her groundbreaking research and creative approach have been featured numerous times on the Today Show, CBS Morning Show, CNN, Good Morning America, Rachel Ray, and Oprah.

Please contact Dr. Ann for any of the following:

Presentation & Consulting Topics

Wellness

  • The ABC’s of Achieving a Healthy Lifestyle
  • The ABC’s of Having Happier, More Fulfilling Relationships with Others
  • Keys to Success During Periods of Transition and Change
  • Increasing Joy and Happiness in Everyday Life
  • What Happy Women Know and Do

Aging

  • The Art and Science of Healthy Aging
  • Woman of Power and Substance: Aging with Grace and Dignity
  • Midlife: A Call For Adventure and Renewal
  • Change Your Mind, Change Your Body: Feeling Good About Your Body and Self After Forty

Overcoming Exhaustion

  • The Exhaustion Cure: Energy Management in the 21st Century
  • Ways to Recharge, Refuel and Reenergize
  • The Ultimate Balancing Act: Strategies to Empower the Working Mother
  • Yes You Can Have It All – and This Is How You Do It

Overcoming Overeating

  • The Importance of Mindful Eating
  • Strategies to Increase Willpower to Live a Healthier, Happier Life
  • What Can We Do About the Obesity Crisis in America?

How to Help your Daughter Feel Good About Herself

  • I Love Her But She’s Driving Me Crazy: Helping Your Daughter Thrive During the Adolescent Years
  • Eight Ways the Media Impacts Body Image and Self Esteem of Women and Girls
  • Do I Look Fat? Helping Your Daughter (and Yourself) Develop a Positive Body Image

Awards & Recognition

As an expert in the treatment of eating disorders, Dr. Ann has received numerous awards for the development of effective treatments for individuals struggling with anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating. She received the Craig Johnson Award for Clinical Practice and Training [National Eating Disorders Association, 2012].

“Ann Kearney-Cooke has been a frequent presenter at The Renfrew Center Foundation Conference over the past 23 years. She has consistently received the highest evaluations from the attendees, regardless of the topic on which she speaks. Ann has a gift of connecting with the audience and sharing her knowledge and skills in an engaging manner. She is highly adept at gearing her material to clinicians in the eating disorder field and offering practical strategies. Some of the attendees at our recent Conference described Ann as “wonderful and fantastic”…She will definitely be invited to present in future programs!”

Judi Goldstein MSS, LSW
Vice President, The Renfrew Center Foundation and Conference Chair

Contact Dr Kearney-Cooke if you are interested in coaching, body image workshops or training.

Ann Kearney Cooke, PhD spoke at the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals
conference February 7, 2019 in Palm Springs California.

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She spoke on the opening day of the conference and the title other talk was ”Advances in the Treatment of Body Image and Eating Disorders”. She shared what she has learned after thirty years of research and development of treatments for body image dissatisfaction, body image distortion and obsession with appearance. She described the factors in an individual life which lead to body obsession, body hatred and low self esteem. Dr. Ann talked about treatment techniques to help eating disorder patients overcome anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder. She demonstrated creative strategies to help individuals accept and take care of their body regardless of their shape or weight.

“Ann Kearney-Cooke is a force to be reckoned with as she lights up a room.  Her warmth, humor and wealth of knowledge just all combine to make you feel like your most interesting dear old friend came to visit.   Her presentations are always fresh, engaging, witty and thought provoking.  An hour with Ann is never enough, as she always leaves you wanting more. We are grateful that Ann makes herself available to the rest of us!”

Lynn S. Grefe
President and CEO, National Eating Disorders Association