How to create meaningful change, without waiting for authority

A research-backed keynote that helps people lead positive change from wherever they are—by questioning the status quo effectively, mobilizing others through influence, and articulating a vision that inspires action.

Audiences leave with:

• A clear framework for creating change without formal power—regardless of role, rank, or background

• Practical tools for influence, initiative, and everyday courage (including how to mobilize others through influence, not authority)

• A stronger sense of agency—and an actionable path to lead with greater purpose, courage, and impact

Best for:
Leadership conferences, all-hands meetings, culture and transformation initiatives, innovation/intrapreneurship programs, emerging leader development

Formats:
Keynote · Workshop · Fireside Chat

How to take values-based action in everyday leadership moments

Based on Alex’s Harvard Business Review article, this keynote redefines courage—not as rare heroism, but as consistent, values-based action—and gives audiences a practical playbook for leading with integrity and impact.

Audiences leave with:

• A new definition of courage that’s repeatable and usable, not rare heroism

• A clear understanding of the six types of courage (moral, social, emotional, intellectual, physical, creative) and when each is needed

• Practical ways to apply courage immediately—through real scenarios—so people can lead with greater honesty, empathy, and conviction

Best for:
Values-based culture work, leadership programs, moments requiring hard conversations, trust-building, ethical leadership, DEI/courageous culture initiatives, senior leader offsites.

Formats:
Keynote · Workshop · Fireside Chat · Interview

Living and leading with greater meaning.

A research-based keynote that helps leaders move beyond external measures of achievement and build deeper fulfillment—for themselves and the people they lead.

Audiences leave with:

• The 3C Model of Fulfillment (Courage, Connection, Contribution) as a simple, memorable framework for meaning at work

• Tools to cultivate fulfillment personally—without waiting for “someday”—and reduce burnout through more sustainable choices

• Practical strategies to foster fulfillment across a team by strengthening belonging, purpose, and contribution in everyday leadership moments

Best for:
Leadership offsites, manager development, engagement and retention initiatives, wellbeing + performance programs, high-performing teams under sustained pressure

Formats:
Keynote · Workshop

How to lead with confidence, courage, and compassion in polarized, uncertain times

A timely keynote that equips leaders (with or without formal titles) to stay anchored in purpose, build psychological safety, and navigate the tensions of modern leadership.

Audiences leave with:

• A grounded way to lead through turbulence by staying aligned to core values, purpose, and vision

• A practical approach to navigating key leadership polarities (e.g., stability vs. agility, performance vs. wellbeing, short-term demands vs. long-term purpose)

• Tools to strengthen psychological safety, resilience, and compassion—so leadership remains sustainable for themselves and their teams

Best for:
All-hands, leadership conferences, organizations navigating uncertainty or polarization, culture + leadership transformations, teams balancing performance with wellbeing

Formats:
Keynote · Workshop · Fireside Chat

How to build the inner strength to thrive amidst external uncertainty

A highly engaging keynote that helps leaders transform change from a source of stress into a catalyst for growth—using the FLEX framework (Flexibility, Learning Agility, Experimentation, Exploration).

Audiences leave with:

• A clear understanding of change fitness vs. change management—and why inner capacity matters as much as process

• The FLEX framework (Flexibility, Learning Agility, Exploration, Experimentation) to stay grounded, adapt quickly, and uncover new possibilities during disruption

• Practical ways to strengthen resilience and momentum—personally and across teams—when change is constant

Best for:
Transformations and reorganizations, fast-moving teams, tech innovation, organizations navigating uncertainty

Formats:
Keynote · Workshop