Public Speaking

Storytelling on Stage

Watch two standout talks that showcase my energy, clarity, and strategic storytelling.

Contact me to discuss how I can contribute to your program, or to arrange a commissioned talk or workshop tailored to your needs and outcomes.

October 2024: Dublin Ireland, UXDX

May 2023: Lisbon Portugal, UX Lisbon

Recent, Frequent, or Interesting Topics

Below are several prepared talks or workshop topics I've regularly presented over the years or would be interested in developing for the appropriate situation.

• Partnering with product management, engineering, and business leaders when working with AI

• How to effectively leverage AI as a design & product development leader

• Assessing and improving design & product development maturity

• Tactics and strategies when navigating complexity and ambiguity as a product development leader

• Leading design teams in various organization sizes and maturity

• Design operations for design leaders, exploring themes such as role clarity, promotion pathing, skill development, more

• Securing stakeholder and executive alignment when prioritizing product development opportunities

• Co-design workshops with clients, customers, and senior stakeholders

Facilitating Workshops

I regularly facilitate workshops that align teams, unlock new ideas, and clarify priorities for audiences ranging from designers, product development teams, to the C-suite.

I've also led activities with customer advisory boards to uncover nuanced or latent needs in a private, comfortable environment.

• UXDX Europe 2024

• UXDX New York 2024

• UX Lisbon 2023

• Design Leadership Summit Toronto 2022

• Leading Design 2021

• Interaction20 Leadership Track Host

• Interaction19 (and 2010-12)

• Interaction Latin America 2019

• Information Architecture Conference 2019

• World IA Day New York City 2019

• Leadership by Design 2019

15 Years of Notable Speaking Appearances

• UXDX Europe 2024

• UXDX New York 2024

• UX Lisbon 2023

• Design Leadership Summit Toronto 2022

• Leading Design 2021

• Interaction20 Leadership Track Host

• Interaction19 (and 2010-12)

• Interaction Latin America 2019

• Information Architecture Conference 2019

• World IA Day New York City 2019

• Leadership by Design 2019