Speaking & Advisory
Sharing what I've learned
I speak and advise on systems thinking, cross-disciplinary innovation, and building ventures that create genuine impact. My goal is always practical insight, not abstract inspiration.
Speaking Topics
Outcome
Build capacity to see and influence complex systems
Systems Thinking for Leaders
How to develop the mental models and practical skills needed to lead effectively in environments where everything is connected and nothing stands still.
Outcome
Unlock breakthrough ideas by connecting domains
Cross-Disciplinary Innovation
Why the most important innovations happen at intersections and how to build teams and cultures that thrive at the boundaries between disciplines.
Outcome
Build resilient, profitable brands in volatile markets
Retail & Fashion Systems Training
An operator-led perspective on retail and fashion that integrates merchandising, supply chain, finance, and organizational design. This work focuses on building commercially viable brands that scale with discipline, clarity, and human sustainability.
Outcome
Turn creative brands into scalable businesses
From Product to Platform: Modern Retail Operations
A practical framework for founders and teams navigating the gap between great product and operational reality—covering demand planning, margin discipline, systems design, and decision-making under uncertainty.
Outcome
Lead through volatility without losing the business—or the people
Operating Retail in Complexity
Insights drawn from enterprise retail, emerging brands, and systems thinking to help leaders design organizations, processes, and incentives that withstand change while remaining financially and culturally sound.
Outcome
Create lasting value without burning out
Building Sustainable Ventures
What I've learned about building companies that are economically sustainable, emotionally sustainable, and aligned with genuine impact.
Formats
Keynotes
30-60 minute presentations for conferences and large gatherings
Workshops
Half-day to full-day interactive sessions for teams and cohorts
Executive Sessions
Intimate conversations with leadership teams on strategic challenges
Panel Moderation
Facilitating substantive conversations with diverse perspectives
Past Speaking Engagements
I've had the privilege of speaking at events ranging from intimate executive roundtables to large conference stages, always focused on delivering practical insights grounded in real experience.
Whether discussing systems thinking in retail operations, cross-disciplinary innovation, or building sustainable ventures, my goal is to leave audiences with frameworks they can apply immediately.
Advisory Engagements
Beyond speaking, I work with a select number of founders, executives, and organizations on an ongoing advisory basis. These relationships typically focus on strategic inflection points where cross-disciplinary thinking can unlock new possibilities.
I'm particularly drawn to work with mission-driven organizations navigating complexity—whether that's a healthcare startup rethinking care delivery, a civic organization building new infrastructure, or a leadership team wrestling with systemic challenges.
Let's have a conversation
Whether you're planning an event, exploring advisory support, or just want to discuss ideas, I'd love to hear from you.