Keynote Speaker & Author
About Me
Mic in hand, I bring clarity where there’s noise. I challenge assumptions, create connection, and get people thinking, and talking, long after the keynote ends.
Who I Am
For more than 35 years, I’ve been paying attention to people, how we communicate, where we get stuck, what we assume, and what happens when generations and perspectives collide.
My experience spans education, corporate America, nonprofit organizations, agriculture, entrepreneurship, and emerging science and technology. That range gives me a perspective that isn’t tied to one industry or one kind of audience. I understand people and I know how to connect with a room.
What I Do
I deliver keynotes that challenge people to look at what they think they know, understand one another differently, and have better conversations.
Whether I’m speaking to young professionals, seasoned leaders, or a room spanning multiple generations, I bring real stories, practical insight, and ideas people can recognize in their own lives and work.
How I Work
I do my homework. Every audience is different, and I want to understand who is in the room, what matters to them, and what they’re navigating before I ever step on stage.
Then I bring humor, candor, curiosity, and a directness that keeps people engaged. No canned presentation dropped into a different room. The goal is a keynote that feels like it was meant for the people sitting in front of me.
Why It Works
Clients say I make people think, laugh, and move. That I challenge without alienating. That I connect with every seat in the room—whether it’s 10 or 250. And that when I leave, the conversation doesn’t stop.
“You challenged the group -and that was the most vulnerable interaction I’ve seen with this team. It was refreshing.”
Bonus Cred
I’m also the author of Farm Legacy or Loss: The Decision is Yours, a guide to navigating high-stakes conversations and generational transitions.