Speaking & Executive Development
Practical, evidence-informed leadership development that strengthens leadership capability and organizational performance.
Leadership capability is one of the few competitive advantages organizations can intentionally develop.
It influences judgement, communication, trust, collaboration, employee engagement, organizational culture, succession readiness, and an organization’s ability to navigate uncertainty and change.
Organizations that invest in leadership capability strengthen their ability to perform, adapt, and lead through increasingly complex challenges.
My presentations are designed to help organizations strengthen leadership capability through practical, evidence-informed ideas that leaders can immediately apply in their work.
Whether delivering a conference keynote, facilitating executive development, or leading an organizational workshop, every engagement is designed to challenge thinking, strengthen leadership capability, and create conversations that continue long after the session has ended.
Every presentation is tailored to your audience, your organization, and the outcomes you want to achieve.
More Than an Engaging Presentation
A successful presentation should do more than engage an audience.
It should change how leaders think, communicate, and lead.
Every session is designed to:
The objective is not simply to deliver an engaging presentation.
The objective is to create leadership development that continues long after the event has ended.
Speaking Topics
Every keynote, workshop, and executive development session is customized to the audience and the organization’s priorities.
Leadership Capability
Leading in a Complex Workplace
Healthier Leaders. Stronger Organizations.
Whether you’re planning a keynote, executive retreat, leadership workshop, conference breakout session, panel discussion, or customized executive development program, every engagement is designed around your organization’s objectives.
Why Organizations Choose Executive EQ
Leadership development should be practical, evidence-informed, and grounded in the realities leaders face every day.
For more than three decades, I have worked with leaders as an executive coach, organizational consultant, senior university executive, board chair, leadership facilitator, and mental health professional.
That breadth of experience allows me to connect leadership research with the realities of modern organizations.
My presentations combine evidence-informed ideas, real organizational experience, thoughtful storytelling, and practical application.
Participants consistently leave with practical ideas they can apply immediately—not simply concepts they found interesting.
International Speaking Experience
For more than twenty years, I have delivered keynote presentations, executive development programs, workshops, and conference sessions throughout Canada and internationally.
I have worked with organizations across manufacturing, healthcare, education, government, professional services, and the not-for-profit sector, presenting to audiences ranging from executive leadership teams to large international conferences.
Whether speaking to twenty senior leaders or several hundred conference delegates, my objective remains the same: to strengthen leadership capability in ways that improve individual performance and organizational effectiveness.
Make it Safe Conference, Kelowna BC
April 23, 2026
“The Climate We Create: Fear, Leadership and Psychological Safety”
Make it Safe Conference, Nanaimo BC
March 31, 2026
“The Climate We Create: Fear, Leadership and Psychological Safety”
Paris, France Euro International Women Influencers Network and Women Leadership Summit
March 4, 2026
“The Emotionally Informed Leader”
Occupational Safety and Health Council Hong Kong
January 20, 2026
“Psychological Safety in the Workplace: Enhancing Organizational Safety Culture and Job Performance.”
2025 Rooted in Purpose: Building a Shared Path Forward Provincial Summit
“Supporting Employees Through Organizational Change”
International Symposium: Days of Safety, Health and Wellbeing for All Expo
Osaka-Kansai, Japan 2025
“The Impact of Emotionally Intelligent Leadership on Workplace Wellbeing”
International Trade Fair and Congress for Safety and Health at Work
Düsseldorf, Germany 2025
Workplace Mental Health
Make It Safe Conference
Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC (Annual in-person and virtual keynote presenter: 2022–2025)
“Leadership, Psychological Safety, Emotional Intelligence, and Workplace Mental Health”
What You Can Expect
Every engagement includes:
A presentation tailored to your audience and organizational objectives
Practical ideas grounded in research and real-world leadership experience
An engaging, conversational presentation style
Relevant examples drawn from genuine organizational challenges
Actionable strategies participants can apply immediately
A collaborative planning process to ensure the session achieves your desired outcomes
Beyond the Presentation
The most valuable presentations don’t end when the audience leaves the room.They create new conversations, challenge assumptions, and provide leaders with practical tools they can immediately apply in their work.
Whether the objective is developing high-potential leaders, strengthening executive teams, improving organizational culture, or preparing leaders for increasingly complex challenges, every engagement is designed to create meaningful and lasting impact.
Let’s Start the Conversation
Whether you’re planning a conference, executive retreat, leadership summit, or organizational development initiative, I’d welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can create an experience that supports your organization’s goals.
Exceptional leadership rarely develops by accident.
It develops through intentional learning, meaningful conversations, practical application, and a commitment to continuous growth.
If you’re looking for a keynote, workshop, or executive development experience that strengthens leadership capability and creates lasting organizational value, I’d welcome the opportunity to work with your organization.
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