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Speaking to Leaders, Founders, and Professionals Navigating Moments of Change

I’m a grounded, story-driven speaker who blends practical leadership insight with depth and reflection. My style is thoughtful, precise, and engaging that’s rooted in lived experience rather than theory alone.

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TEDx Duluth | February 6th, 2026

The Shove Move: How values – not appearances – define progress

Drawing from my experience building software in a legacy industry, I reframe failure, risk, and leadership through the lens of railroad wisdom. With vivid storytelling and sharp insight, I’ll show you how values – not fear – define true authority, and why the long game of trust is the only track worth laying.

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Club E | March 5th, 2026

Scaling a SaaS Company: Lessons Learned

I’ll be on a panel at Club E at the Minneapolis Club to weigh in on what works and what hasn't in scaling a SaaS business. Join the club and the panel to learn the most important metrics to watch, where to invest, and how to design governance that holds through multiple rounds.

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My Talks Center on Leadership, Values-Based Decision-Making, and Deeper Forces that Shape Progress

TOPICS I SPEAK ON

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How power, authority and trust actually function in organizations.

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How power, authority and trust actually function in organizations.

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The relationship between integrity, courage, and long-term impact

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What it takes to lead authentically in systems built on fear, inertia, or outdated norms

These conversations are adapted to the room, the audience, and the moment. My approach blends real-world operating experience with insight into human behavior, decision-making, and meaning.

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Spaces & Formats

Podcasts

I show up to these spaces with openness and curiosity, prioritizing thoughtful dialogue over rehearsed narratives.

Panels & Fireside Chats

I approach these formats as collaborative conversations, contributing clarity and depth while remaining responsive to the room and fellow speakers.

Leadership Sessions

These sessions are designed to support real-time insight, practical application, and meaningful conversation rather than surface-level participation.

Conferences & Keynotes

These talks combine lived experience with thoughtful insight that audiences can carry with them long after the event ends.

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If you’re curating a conversation around leadership, change, or meaningful work, and you’re looking for a speaker who brings both operational experience and human insight, I’d love to connect.

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