Authentic, Research-Based Insights That Challenge Thinking and Drive Real Change
I offer interactive, research-based speaking experiences that challenge thinking, build shared language, and move audiences from insight to action.
I approach speaking as a “guide on the side rather than sage on the stage”, which means audiences don’t just listen — they engage, reflect, and leave with tools they can actually use.
Core Speaking Topics
My speaking topics reflect the intersections of leadership, culture, and systems — and are always tailored to the audience, context, and moment.
Adaptive Leadership Development
Adaptive Leadership Development
Drawing from successful global executive coaching
- Cultivating Leaders People Want to Follow – Beyond command-and-control models
- Leading Through Constant Change – Agile leadership for volatile environments
- Decision-Making Frameworks – Transform team dysfunction through clarity and accountability
- Psychological Safety & Innovation – Why safe-to-fail teams achieve breakthrough results
- Authentic Leadership – Leading as your whole self while creating space for others
- Creative Risk-Taking and Learning from Failure – Why these cannot co-exist if innovation, learning, and growth are the goals
- Creative Problem-Solving Under Pressure – Thinking on your feet when plans fall apart
Culture Transformation and DEIJBA
Culture Transformation and DEIJBA
Informed by years of international culture consulting & lived experience
- Cultural Competency for Global Teams – Notice and appreciate differences as strengths
- Hiring for Equity – Practical strategies that increase representation and remove barriers
- Allyship That Actually Works – Beyond performative activism to real change
- Emotional Tax and Burnout – Systems that don’t burn out your change agents
- Introversion vs. Extroversion in the Workplace – Why we overvalue the loudest voices and how to create systems that support all communication styles
- Calling In vs. Calling Out – How to have productive conversations about bias, discrimination, & conflict resolution strategies
- Dismantling Workplace Ableism – Truly inclusive environments for all professionals
The Future of Work & Systemic Change
The Future of Work & Systemic Change
Bridging business strategy with culture transformation
- Why “Soft Skills” Are the Hardest Skills – Business case for emotional intelligence
- Remote Work as Equity Strategy – Flexible work benefits everyone, especially marginalized communities
- Performance Management Without Bias – Equitable review processes that support all employees
- The Cost of Exclusion vs Benefit of Inclusion – How bias undermines business performance
- Beyond DEI Policies: Retention Through Flexible, Inclusive Workplaces
- DEI Strategic Planning – Weaving DEI into organizational development
- Building Resilient Organizations – Preparing for uncertainty while maintaining human-centered values through organizational development
Speaking Formats
🎤 Keynotes (60-90 min): Transformative, interactive presentations combining storytelling, neuroscience-informed research, and practical tools. Includes Q&A and comprehensive resource PDFs.
🪑 Panel Discussions: Expert, nuanced perspective on leadership, equity, and systemic change — grounded in lived experience and research. Available in-person and virtual.
🎓 Workshop Sessions (2-8 hours): Deep-dive, facilitated experiences using applied learning techniques to build real-world communication, leadership, and culture-change skills.
🖥️ Virtual Events: High-impact virtual keynotes, panels, and workshops designed for engagement, accessibility, and real connection across digital platforms.
🧠 Media & Thought Leadership: Media appearances, podcast interviews, guest writing, and expert commentary on leadership, workplace culture, equity, and organizational change.
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Keynotes
60–90 minute keynote experiences designed to be engaging, practical, and deeply human. My keynotes combine storytelling, neuroscience-informed research, and applied organizational insights to support real learning — not passive consumption.
Each keynote includes interactive elements, space for reflection or dialogue when appropriate, and Q&A. Participants receive comprehensive resource PDFs with frameworks, tools, and links to support continued learning beyond the event.
I approach speaking as a “guide on the side, not a sage on the stage”, ensuring audiences leave feeling informed, empowered, and equipped — without shame, pressure, or performative motivation.
Ideal for:
- Leadership conferences and summits
- Corporate events and offsites
- Industry association meetings
- University commencements and leadership programs
Panel Discussions
I bring a nuanced, grounded perspective to panels on leadership, equity, the future of work, communication, and systemic change — in both in-person and virtual formats. I have extensive experience as a panelist, moderator, and host, particularly in online environments.
As one of the few practitioners integrating neuroscience, trauma-informed practice, applied improvisation, and formal training in education (M.Ed.), I contribute perspectives that move conversations beyond surface-level talking points toward insight, complexity, and actionable understanding.
When appropriate and in service of learning, I’m also open to discussing lived experience — including disability, chronic illness, neurodiversity, and long-term social justice activism — with clear boundaries and care. Personal experience is shared intentionally, never as spectacle, and always in support of meaningful dialogue.
Conference Workshops & Interactive Sessions
These 2–8 hour facilitated experiences are designed for conferences, summits, and retreats seeking deeper engagement than a traditional keynote. Sessions use applied learning techniques to build skills participants can use immediately — individually and within their organizations.
Formats may include guided practice, small-group work, reflection, and facilitated discussion, tailored to the goals and context of the event.
Well-suited for:
- Conference breakout sessions
- Summit deep-dive workshops
- Association training events
- Executive retreat sessions
For comprehensive organizational workshops, multi-session learning programs, or longer-term capacity-building, explore my Leadership Development and Culture & Belonging consulting services..
Virtual Events
I bring extensive experience designing and delivering high-impact virtual keynotes, panels, and workshops that prioritize engagement, accessibility, and genuine connection across digital platforms. Virtual formats are treated as a strength — not a limitation — and are intentionally designed to support participation, energy, and learning.
Media & Thought Leadership
I’m available for a range of media and thought leadership engagements that explore leadership, workplace culture, equity, disability justice, and organizational change.
This includes:
- Podcast interviews and virtual conversations
- Guest writing for industry publications, corporate blogs, and thought leadership platforms
- Expert commentary and media interviews on current events and workplace trends
- Guest lecturing and academic partnerships with universities and executive education programs
I’m also open to organizational retainer relationships that provide ongoing access to expertise, perspective, and strategic thought partnership as needs evolve.ght leadership
Speaking engagements can stand alone or serve as an entry point into deeper workshops, coaching, or organizational consulting — depending on your goals, timeline, and scope.
What Makes My Speaking Different
Pioneering methodology, global experience, and authentic lived perspective come together in speaking that leaves audiences feeling seen, energized, and ready to act.
Proven Track Record
I’ve delivered presentations and workshops for Fortune 500 technology companies, leading universities, major healthcare systems, global nonprofits, and industry associations across multiple sectors.
Global Perspective
My international consulting experience across six continents — combined with growing up across the U.S., Japan, and Germany — informs a deep understanding of cross-cultural dynamics, cultural humility, and communication in global, interconnected workplaces.
Pioneering Thought Leadership
I’m among the first practitioners to integrate neuroscience, applied improvisation, trauma-informed practices, and deep empathy into a cohesive methodology for organizational transformation. Audiences consistently report leaving my talks feeling seen, hopeful, and energized — ready to create meaningful change.
Science Meets Stories Meets Joy
Every presentation weaves current neuroscience and organizational psychology research with decades of real-world experience witnessing transformation in action. I bring evidence-based rigor, lived insight, and genuine joy — not motivational platitudes.
Authentic Lived Experience
As a disabled entrepreneur who has navigated chronic illness and other intersecting minoritizations while building a successful consulting practice, I bring perspectives often missing from traditional leadership and business conversations.
Practical Application
Audiences leave with concrete tools, frameworks, and strategies they can implement immediately — not just inspiration. All presentations include interactive elements and comprehensive resource PDFs to support real learning and application.
Anti-Oppression Practice
All of my work is grounded in DEIJB principles and anti-racist, anti-white-supremacy frameworks. My presentations are designed to be accessible, relevant, and responsive to diverse audiences while actively challenging systems of inequity within organizational contexts
Partnership Values & Event Inclusivity
I prioritize working with events that demonstrate a commitment to inclusive, accessible, and ethical practices — not just in content, but in how events are designed and compensated. I prioritize speaking at events that demonstrate inclusive practices, including:
- Diverse speaker lineups that reflect the communities they serve
- Accessible event design for disabled and chronically ill attendees (like me)
- Inclusive programming that goes beyond tokenism
- Transparent and equitable compensation for all speakers and facilitators
I’m happy to share resources to help make your event more inclusive, including our Conference Inclusivity Framework developed during my residency with Sisters in Crime (SinC). Let’s work together to create events where all attendees can thrive.
Booking Information
I work closely with organizers to ensure clarity around audience, goals, accessibility needs, and format — so the experience feels thoughtful, aligned, and impactful.
Global Reach: Based San Francisco Bay Area, delivered workshops and keynotes across 4 continents in-person, reached 6 continents virtually, and I’m still waiting for that first booking in Antarctica!
Collaborative Approach: Professional development budgets typically cover speaking investments. I work collaboratively to find solutions that fit within budget parameters while honoring both the value of the work and practical logistics—whether that means adjusting format, delivery method, or scope to create a meaningful experience that works for everyone
For media inquiries, podcast interviews, or guest writing opportunities, reach out through our contact form with your publication details and topic focus.
Ready to bring fresh perspectives to your next event?
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