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Iona Holloway

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Keynote Speaker at Brave Thing
📍 Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Iona Holloway is the founder of Brave Thing, where she transforms senior leaders into compelling, category-defining speakers. Drawing on her expertise in storytelling, she has trained over 300 leaders. She holds a Masters from Boston University and is described by clients as "transformative" and a "force".

Outside of coaching, Iona is a best-selling author whose book tackles perfectionism and mental health in high-achieving women. She is also the co-founder of Soul Breathwork, a mindfulness app designed to help high-performers prevent burnout and improve emotional well-being.

Unique fact: Iona was an All-American Field Hockey player during the 2012 season.

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Experience
15 Years
Current Role
Keynote Speaker
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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Leadership Storytelling
Her core business focuses on turning executives into charismatic storytellers who can shape how their market thinks and stand out from competitors during keynotes, pitches, and panels.
Executive Presence
Specializes in coaching leaders to move past insecure professional jargon and speak with confidence and authority, ensuring their message is memorable and impactful in high-stakes situations.
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Career

Work history

7-2019
Keynote Speaker
Brave Thing
7-2019
Star Power Speaker - Public Speaking Intensives
Brave Thing
7-2019
Best-selling Author, Ghost - Why Perfect Women Shrink
Brave Thing
7-2019
Brave Thing
Brave Thing
1-2022
Co-Founder
Soul Breathwork
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Education
2014 - 2015
Master of Science (M.S.)
Boston University
2009 - 2013
Bachelor of Arts
S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University
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