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Your team needs hope with a real path forward.
The pressure to innovate has never been higher. Companies need breakthrough thinking, fresh ideas, and teams that can move fast. But people are flattening themselves into beige, boring versions of who they really are. Years of conditioning have trained them to play it safe, replicate what's already working, and reach for the easiest win instead of their most brilliant idea.
I empower teams to reconnect with their humanity and access the creative potential that's been there all along.
Through humor, play, and actionable methodology, I help people rediscover what makes them capable of distinctly original ideas. They learn to use their imagination without fear interfering, communicate boldly under constraints, and innovate in ways no one else possibly could. It's a repeatable system teams can deploy often. They leave energized, genuinely closer, and able to contribute to a better team!
Experiences that transform how teams show up to work
High-energy keynotes that inspire possibility or immersive workshops where teams practice innovating together. Either way, people leave laughing, energized, and equipped with tools they can use immediately.
Keynote: The Grown-Up's Guide To Growing Down
Rediscover who you were before the world made you boring
This talk is a joyful rebellion against the invisible rulebook that flattened us into beige adults. Through humor, storytelling, and actionable steps, I break down how each person's humanity (values, personality, abilities, perspectives, and influences) is already capable of truly original, innovative thinking. I teach teams to play at the "Speed of Fun," creating faster than fear can interfere, to unlock bold ideas that no one else could possibly have. Think stand-up comedy meets real methodology, with the bonus permission to be weird at work!
- Leverage humanity as your innovation advantage in the age of AI
- Identify the invisible rulebook limiting your team's ideation and overcome it
- Unlock each person's capacity for distinct innovation through five key elements
- Generate ideas before fear interferes using the "Speed of Fun" method
- Deploy practical tools immediately within real workplace constraints
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Workshop: The Speed of Fun
Innovation and ideation training disguised as playtime
Your team's best ideas are waiting for permission to emerge. Somewhere along the way, we learned that potentially looking silly is worse than staying quiet, convincing ourselves our most original thinking is wrong. This workshop breaks that pattern through play. With craft supplies, intentionally ridiculous prompts, and permission to look silly on purpose, teams practice what innovation actually requires: generating original ideas without self-editing, communicating with precision under constraints, and creating collaboratively in ways that celebrate each person's unique brain. Participants often begin apprehensive. By the end, their most playful, innovative selves are fully unleashed.
- Recognize when you're killing original ideas and reaching for safe ones instead
- Ideate at the Speed of Fun (generate ideas faster than fear can interfere)
- Understand how each person's unique brain contributes to team innovation
- Collaborate in ways that amplify creativity
- Apply a repeatable methodology for unlocking innovation whenever creativity feels stuck
Why Work with Me?
For over 13 years, I've helped the biggest, most boring brands discover what makes them uniquely human and truly innovate. Brands like Universal Music Group, Meta, Slack, Condé Nast, VICE, Samsung, Vox, and Barbie have trusted me to help them stop blending in and start building something no one else could. I've spoken to over 1 million people across 200+ events worldwide, delivering corporate keynotes for Hallmark, Bloomberg, Cisco, Etsy, Adobe, and Intuit Mailchimp, and facilitating workshops for teams like Okta, Target, Accenture, and Dropbox.
My background spans brand design, improv, music, clown, stand-up, and even stunt training. This unusual mix is what makes my educational experiences magnetic! When people learn from me, they see someone who refused to flatten into boring and normal. Someone full of energy and light, relatable, kind-hearted, and hopeful that a brighter world is possible. Audiences laugh, feel seen, and leave looking at work and life completely differently. They receive actionable steps to stop pretending to be like everyone else and start being irreplaceably themselves. It's contagious!
"So fun I forgot I was at work!"
— Employee @ Cisco
Let’s Build a Stronger, More Connected Team!
My talks and workshops are designed to inspire action, align your team, and help your people thrive together. Perfect for teams at all levels (from junior designers to senior executives) these experiences deliver lasting results that go far beyond the session itself.
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Talks
Inspiring & Energizing
Engage your team with a dynamic, motivational experience that leaves them inspired and ready to act.
Includes kickoff call and outline approval.
- ✓Perfect for an energizing boost of team inspiration
- ✓Interactive, energizing, and inspiring
- ✓Tailored to your team’s unique needs in person or virtual
High Impact
Workshops
Collaborative & Transformative
Hands-on, collaborative sessions that foster teamwork and alignment through shared experiences.
Includes kickoff call and outline approval.
- ✓Perfect for offsites, virtual experiences, or in-office events
- ✓Interactive activities for lasting impact
- ✓Builds team trust, collaboration, and innovation
Want something more? Custom engagements can include extended workshops, multi-day retreats, or ongoing quarterly programs.
Your Questions, Answered
Everything you might be wondering, before you have to ask:
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Talks: Anywhere between 30-60 minutes depending on your needs. Q&A is optional!
Workshops: Usually 90 minutes-4 hours depending on your needs. Many teams love working these workshops into their team on/offsite, building in lunch and other items on their event agenda.
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Talks: Can be tailored to groups of any size from 10 to 100,000+
Workshops: Work best for teams of up to 50 participants, allowing for meaningful interaction. Larger groups can be accommodated with slight modifications—just let me know your team size!
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Yes! All talks and workshops can be delivered virtually or in person, depending on your preference. Many teams need experiences that are both; in person + a livestream for virtual team members.
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Yes! I am willing and often travel. I am based in the NYC-PHL-DC area for easy access to Northeast US-based companies.
For companies outside of NYC-PHL-DC, additional travel fees will apply to cover transportation and lodging.
During our initial discussions, I’ll provide a clear estimate for any additional costs to ensure full transparency.
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Absolutely! Both talks and workshops are tailored to align with your team’s goals and values.
During our kickoff call, we’ll discuss your team’s unique challenges and opportunities to ensure the session delivers exactly what you need.
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Every talk and workshop includes:
A kickoff call to align on your team’s goals, timing, team size, brand values, etc.
A transparent outline for your approval to ensure my teachings align with your brand values.
Engaging, interactive activities designed specifically for your team.
