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
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

DX Summit 2017
MX Conference 2016
Confab 2016
Leading By Design 2015-16
UX Advantage 2015
UX Week 2015
Webvisions 2014
IA Summit 2011, 12
IXDA 12
IXDA 11
IXDA 10