Keynotes and Workshops
Dynamic Energy & speaking Experience
You bring the audience, I'll bring the energy!
Whether your event is small or large, finding the right presenter is a balancing act. Looking for someone who can engage with your specific audience takes time and effort. My approach for events is to prepare content relative to the theme of the event. If you're seeking a speaker who brings a touch of humility, humor, (sometimes a Ukulele,) and topical points to your audience, then let's schedule a discovery call to talk about:
- Keynotes to energize and inspire
- Workshops to engage and build practical application
- Panel discussions (participant or moderator)
- Concurrent sessions
Keynote Description
Fail Out Loud: Trading Perfection for Transparency to Drive Growth
Looking for a high-impact keynote / workshop that truly transforms how teams operate? In today's high-stakes business world, the facade of the "perfect leader" is an organization's greatest liability, stifling innovation. When leaders create a culture of silence that hides critical errors, everyone loses. My keynote program, "Fail Out Loud: Trading Perfection for Transparency to Drive Growth," is a dynamic leadership development program that challenges the traditional executive ego. This program works with attendees demonstrating how to trade the perception of perfection for genuine accountability and trust.
Interested in learning more? Book a discovery call today to explore how we can tailor this or another keynote experience for your next event.
Testimonials
Speaking Experience
SHRM NYS Conference September 2026
SHRM NYS Conference September 2026
Presenting one session on my own, and co-presenting on another topic with one of my favorite colleagues, Joelle Monaco (www.joellemonacoconsulting.com). Positioned content for HR professionals at the annual conference in Buffalo, NY
SHRM VT Annual Conference 2026
SHRM NYS Conference September 2026
Sharing my program, "The Culture Catalyst" for the SHRM VT annual conference in Burlington, VT.
ATD Rochester
ATD Rochester
Sharing an online program for this group of talent development professionals based in Rochester, NY - https://rocatd.wildapricot.org/
CNY SHRM 2026 Conference
TRI State SHRM Annual Conference April 2026
Clearing the Bases for a Championship Culture
We’re In the "Big Leagues" of modern business with a strong tech and advanced manufacturing presence coming to bear. We can’t afford to ignore key retention issues any more. It’s time to own that the winning culture we’ve been after, isn't on a spreadsheet or white board; it’s built in the trenches—or rather, the dugout.
TRI State SHRM Annual Conference April 2026
TRI State SHRM Annual Conference April 2026
Beyond the Funhouse: Charting HR’s Course to the Executive Big Top
Co-presented to the CHRO participant track helping them own and earn their seat at the senior leadership table. This annual event is targeted towards HR professionals in CT, MA and RI
DisruptHR Capital Region 5.0 - September 2025
DisruptHR Capital Region 5.0 - September 2025
The Sinking Ship: Why Your Best Managers Might be Your Worst Leaders
My 3rd Disrupt event. 20 slides, 5 minutes, no clicker. This segment talks about managers who've lost their way and the impact it has on your business. Props and proper Tom-energy included.
Paylocity Eleveate November 2025
SHRM NYS Conference Septebmber 2025
DisruptHR Capital Region 5.0 - September 2025
Paylocity's Elevate Virtual Conference. November 12-13, 2025
SHRM NYS Conference Septebmber 2025
SHRM NYS Conference Septebmber 2025
SHRM NYS Conference Septebmber 2025
Putting PIPs in the Ground: Building Change-Ready Leadership.
This programs presents proactive alternatives to enforcing PIPs as a standard punitive action. We discuss ways business leaders can think differently building stronger engagement and better leadership skills.
NHRA - Rochster - January, 2025
SHRM NYS Conference Septebmber 2025
SHRM NYS Conference Septebmber 2025
Training for Engagement
Joined the National Human Resources Association monthly meeting (Rochester, NY) to provide HR professionals with ideas and guidance on getting people leaders on board with building and championing employee engagement within their respective teams.
DisruptHR Syracuse - November 2024
Capital Region recruiters' network January 2024
DisruptHR Capital Region - June 2024
Reviving the Walking Dead: A Guide to Engaging Your Workforce
DisruptHR's famous format: 20 slides, 5 minutes, no clicker. Watch this fun session as we discuss employee engagement - how to rebuild it, earn your way back into your employees good graces.
DisruptHR Capital Region - June 2024
Capital Region recruiters' network January 2024
DisruptHR Capital Region - June 2024
The Silent Engagement Saboteur
In the challenging format of DisruptHR, we talk through the pitfalls of having a silent saboteur in your ranks, muddying up your company culture, morale, and engagement. 20 slides, 5 minutes, no clicker.
Capital Region recruiters' network January 2024
Capital Region recruiters' network January 2024
Community Foundation of the Greater Capital Region Feb 2023
Leveraging your Brand’s Culture into your Recruiting
Ever find yourself a little envious of companies who do an amazing job telling you about a product, why it's so great, and why everyone wants to have it? Think how Lego sells the idea of creative storytelling to kids; It's the power of what a Brand represents.
Community Foundation of the Greater Capital Region Feb 2023
Community Foundation of the Greater Capital Region Feb 2023
Community Foundation of the Greater Capital Region Feb 2023
Kickstart Your Non-Profit Engagement Strategy
Specifically directed toward non-profit service providers. We discussed engagement strategies related to employees, volunteers, and patrons. Many of these tenants relate to employee engagement
UAlbany Alumni Association - September 2023
Community Foundation of the Greater Capital Region Feb 2023
UAlbany Alumni Association - September 2023
Influence Your Company Culture
Presentation hosted by University at Albany Alumni Association
The role of company culture and engagement has never been so important to employees and leadership than in today’s employment market.
SHRM NYS Conference 2023
Community Foundation of the Greater Capital Region Feb 2023
UAlbany Alumni Association - September 2023
Here's a Story...
Leveraging the power of story telling in recruiting, retention and leadership. We discussed how context can have a dramatic effect on who stays or goes from your organization.