Speaking
Find me at leadership events, women’s events, design + tech conferences, and anywhere attendees are looking for speakers with powerful ideas and tons of energy.
I’ve opened Vancouver’s Design + Content Conference, closed UX Copenhagen, and given a keynote address to 3,000 Drupal developers in New Orleans. I’ve discussed ethical principles with design leaders in Melbourne and period-tracking apps with startup founders in Amsterdam.
If you care about creating an inclusive speaker lineup and a safe, welcoming environment for your attendees, I’d love to speak at your event next. Contact me about your speaking at your conference, in-house event, or workshop.
“This was an amazing combination of critical content and flawless delivery. Thank you for bringing this to us.”
Current topics
I bring bold insights, powerful storytelling, and a super-relatable style to any stage.
Here’s what I’m most often speaking about right now. For more topics, as well as available trainings and workshops, see the Active Voice website.
Current topics:
Humane leadership in times of crisis
Meaningful work that doesn’t burn you out
Holding brave conversations that build relationships
The power of coaching skills for managers
Self-advocacy at work
Stress, burnout, and trauma at work
“Loved the blend of new ideas and stuff from her (FANTASTIC) book. So excited you had her speak—bring her back!”
Select videos
Hey designers, they’re gaslighting you
Talk at Front Conference, 2023
From Burnout to Bounceback: What teams actually need to thrive right now
Talk at Mind the Product, 2021
Optimized for Abuse: How tech platforms cause harm (and profit)
Talk at the University of Delaware, 2019
Inclusive Content, Ethical Tech, and You
Talk at Confab, Minneapolis, 2018
Technically Wrong
Talk at Google, 2017