Meet Cathie Reid 

An entrepreneur, board director, and relentless believer in the power of bold leadership and big vision. 

Over the past 25 years, Cathie has built and scaled high-impact businesses across healthcare, cybersecurity, and sport. Co-founding Epic Pharmacy and Icon Group, chairing ASX listed companies, and serving on a number of boards including the Brisbane Lions. Along the way, Cathie learned what it really takes to lead through complexity, transform industries, and stay human in high-stakes environments. 

Now, through Ready to Rise, Cathie is sharing the lessons she wished someone had handed her at the start: real-world strategies for scaling a business, stepping into boardroom leadership, and navigating the challenges that come with big ambition. 

This platform was built for you if: 

• You’re a founder ready to scale without burning out. 

• You’re an executive eyeing your first (or next) board seat. 

• You’re passionate about digital transformation, governance, and leading with purpose. 

• And you want a mentor who gets it - because she’s been there. 

Ready to Rise isn’t theory. It’s built from decades of lived experience, tough decisions, celebrated wins, and the unglamorous grit in between. Inside, you’ll find premium course content, practical frameworks, and a supportive community of ambitious leaders who are building businesses and careers that matter. 

Leadership doesn’t have to be lonely.
Let’s rise together.