Natalie Luke, PhD, is a dynamic corporate leader, author, and host of the inspiring podcast UnCeiling You. As Senior Vice President of Strategic Business Planning, she combines scientific expertise with business strategy to drive innovation and growth. Her mission? To help individuals accelerate into their 2.0 selves—their most powerful and purpose-driven version—so they can lead boldly, live fully, and leave a lasting impact.
Natalie’s career journey spans multiple pivots—from teacher, to PhD scientist, to sales leader, and back into research and strategic business planning at the executive level. She brings a deep understanding of what it means to reinvent yourself, break through internal and external barriers, and design a path forward—even when the rules aren't clear.
Her book, UnCeiling Your Career — At Any Age, offers a mindset-driven blueprint to help readers overcome self-doubt, create strategic plans, and maintain a positive, resilient outlook. Her work empowers people who feel stuck, overlooked, or unsure of their next move to find clarity, take action, and achieve results.
She speaks to ambitious professionals—especially women—who are ready to:
Challenge outdated mindsets and uplevel their careers
Lead themselves with confidence before earning the title
Break free from invisible ceilings and unspoken rules
Strategically navigate transitions with clarity and intention
Her most-requested topics include:
Mindsets That Move You: How Women Can Uplevel Their Careers at Any Age
The Leadership Leap: Becoming the 2.0 Version of Yourself (Before You’re Promoted)
From Stuck to Strategic: Creating a Career Game Plan that Works
Radical Responsibility: The Mindset Shift That Changes Everything
UnCeiling You: Breaking Through Invisible Barriers at Work and in Life
Through her book, podcast, course, and membership site, Natalie offers practical insights and a supportive space to grow—whether you’re just starting your transition or ready to rise even higher.
