Culture Shifting
Conversations
My talks aren’t your typical leadership lectures. I’m opening up conversations in areas that most people haven’t started—or simply don’t know how. From psychological safety, power dynamics, or the unspoken weight of high-performance pressure, I create space for honesty, curiosity, and transformation. My voice is here to elevate and create a new era of professionalism.
Expert insight on navigating power dynamics
“How to Deftly Handle Conflict With Your Boss” (2024)
Thought leader interview on coaching education and credentialing
“Researching Coaching Schools” (2024)
Speaker on leveraging cognitive diversity in organizations
“Giftedness in the Workplace: Great Minds At Work” (2024)
Speaker on values-based hiring and motivation
“Why Workplace Motivators Matter for Companies and Candidates” (2022)
Guest speaker on psychology careers
“Careers in Psychology,”
“Leveraging Your Career with Social Media”
Go-To
Keynote Topics
The Psychology
Behind Lasting Performance
We’ve inherited leadership models that prioritize control, perfectionism, and working to the point of depletion. This talk invites leaders to rewrite the script. Using both research and real-world stories, I share a new model of leadership that’s human, bold, and effective. This is a must for leaders ready to lead with clarity, compassion, and courage.
Great Minds at Work:
Giftedness in the Workplace
Most workplaces are built for the middle of the bell curve. But what happens when your top talent thinks, feels, and processes differently? This talk brings visibility to gifted professionals, their strengths, struggles, and the untapped value they bring to today's organizations. Insightful for leaders, HR teams, and individuals alike.
Conflict Isn’t the Problem—Silence Is
Too many teams avoid tension to keep the peace until things fall apart. In this keynote, I unpack the hidden costs of conflict avoidance and teach how to foster productive, clear, and respectful conversations that actually strengthen relationships. Perfect for teams craving a healthier workplace culture.
The High Cost of High Performance
This keynote peels back the layers of what many companies call “high performance”—and exposes what’s often hidden beneath it: burnout, fear, and disengagement. Audiences walk away with a clear framework for redefining success in a way that’s both sustainable and people-centered. Expect to leave recharged, challenged, and ready to lead differently.
Keeping Your Team Safe:
Mentally, Emotionally, and Psychologically
Based on my work with executive teams and Fortune 500 companies, this talk breaks down the real meaning of psychological safety. Learn what it takes to foster trust, navigate conflict, and build cultures where people can speak up and truly show up. Actionable, inspiring, and purely human.
Media Appearances
Podcast Episode #30
Join me with Dr. Nicole Scott as we delve into the power of neurodiversity in the workplace. Discover how embracing different thinking styles can lead to innovation and improved team performance.
Publications &
Thought Leadership
My writing comes with a fresh perspective—one that isn’t afraid to challenge outdated norms and unpack topics that will spark new conversations. My hope is that it inspires you to reimagine what’s possible at work.
Breaking 18 Leadership Myths About How To Create Psychological Safety
How outdated leadership assumptions are quietly eroding trust and how to fix it.
19 Tell-Tale Signs It’s Workaholism, Not High Performance
How to Deftly Handle Conflict With Your Boss
Practical strategies for navigating tension while protecting your voice and career.
Aplicação das Competências ICF no Contexto de Coaching de Equipe e Coaching de Grupo
A contribution to the global coaching dialogue—ICF competencies in group settings. (Portuguese)
Got a piece in the works on leadership, workplace culture, or the stuff no one’s talking about (but should be)? I’ve got thoughts and I’m not afraid to share them. If you’re looking for a fresh, grounded perspective backed by experience and a little fire, I’m in. Reach out and let’s create something together.
