Speaking

Live your words.

It’s about making a connection.

I have been blessed with an endless curiosity which, in turn, has helped me live a fascinating life. I love sharing stories from my journey. Mostly, I like teaching and making a connection with people.

When I am a keynote speaker or leading a workshop, whether there are five people or five hundred, my objective is the same: to entertain and to educate. I am bold, compassionate, articulate and funny (graveyard humor is important in my line of work!).

I have spoken on a wide range of business and human issues but generally, I enjoy leading discussions on difficult topics. The uncomfortable stuff. The things that most people hope just go away. I find that the messier the subject matter – the more we learn and the closer we become to one another. Below is a sample of some past keynote speaking topics.

Interested in hiring me for a Virtual or Live Speaking Engagement or a Workshop? Please go to the Contact Us . Tell me more about your organization, the date of the event and the type of subjects that you are interested in hearing.

Past Audiences Have Included

Sample of Topics

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A struggling business does not have to die.