Speaking Engagements
Public speaking has been a central part of my journey, from announcing high school football games to presenting at major industry events like Running USA, FutureCom, IT EXPO, and Enterprise Connect. My experience spans storytelling, marketing, and leadership, with a focus on engaging, educating, and inspiring diverse audiences—whether I'm in a conference hall or connecting with a virtual one.
Broad speaking experience
- Technology
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- Talk is Cheap: Poor Communications Will Cost Your Business — 2020 (online)
- Enterprise Connect 2019 — How Team Collaboration is Fueling Convergence
- IT EXPO 2018 — Making Technology the Heart of Successful Teams
- Enterprise Connect 2017 — Mock RFP Cloud/Hybrid Cloud Communications Procurement State of the Art
- IT EXPO 2017 — Cut the UC Hype: Which Deployment Model is for You?
- Collaborate Better: The Role of Technology in Successful Teams — 2017 (online)
- FutureCom 2016 — Keynote: Best Path to Cloud Communications
- Why Cloud Communications? — April 2016 (online)
- Marketing
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- University of Texas at Dallas, Retail Operations — October 2024, Guest Speaker
- University of Texas at Dallas, E-Commerce — October 2024, Guest Speaker
- Healthcare
- Overcoming IT Pain Points to Advance the Clinical Experience — 2023 (online)
- Society & sustainability
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- University of Texas at Dallas, Psychology of Prejudice — 2018–2023, Guest Speaker
- Keep Texas Beautiful Conference 2019 — Marketing Show and Tell: A Marketing Primer
- PFLAG Southern Conference 2018 — Keynote: My Road to Damascus
- Sports & recreation
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- Combat Sports Talk Podcast — 2011–2021, Host
- Running USA 2015 — Innovation Showcase Speaker
- Hospitality
- Pluckers Wing Bar, Allen, TX — 2018–2020, 2022–2024, Trivia Host
Speaking abstracts
- Beyond the Scoreboard
- Success isn't defined by quick wins but by long-term consistency, preparation, and discipline. Drawing on sports analogies and examples from athletes like Kobe Bryant, this talk explores how steady progress—not immediate outcomes—leads to lasting success in business and life.
- The Power of Storytelling in Business
- How effective storytelling transforms sales and marketing strategy: the biological impact of storytelling, how to craft compelling narratives, and practical tips for integrating storytelling into your business framework.
- Humor in Storytelling
- The art of humorous storytelling and how to use humor to captivate and entertain—humor mechanics, character and setting development, and performance techniques for a memorable, laughter-filled presentation.
- Building a Brand That Lasts
- The power of core values in shaping your personal brand—how to define yours and use them as the foundation for a brand that's authentic, impactful, and enduring.
- Creating Content that Resonates
- How to develop content strategies that promote organic growth and engage your audience—messaging and positioning that keeps your content aligned with your brand.
Why me?
- Unique approach
- I believe in meeting audiences where they are. My presentations blend academic insight with relatable examples, so your audience stays engaged and leaves with actionable takeaways.
- Audience engagement
- My experience ranges from corporate professionals to community members, and I'm skilled at connecting with diverse audiences to create interactive, memorable sessions.
- Versatility
- With expertise spanning storytelling, humor, personal branding, and content marketing, I offer a range of topics that can be customized to your event.
Ready to captivate your audience?
Let's talk about your next event.
Full-time roles.
Speaking.
Storytelling.
Collaborations.