Speaking & Workshops
Real talk about people, in plain language your team can use on Monday.
I speak to business owners, managers and leadership teams about the people side of business: the conversations everyone's avoiding, the teams that won't gel, and the policies that only work on paper. No jargon, no fluff. Your people leave with something they can use Monday morning.
- National SHRM conference speaker
- SHRM-SCP
- 22 years as a business owner
Where I've spoken
From a national stage to the room down the road.
National conference · 2023
SHRM Inclusion Conference
Speaker at SHRM's national conference, in front of HR leaders from across the country.
Atlanta, GA · 2026
Atlanta Apartment Association
The Loving Leader, a leadership class for apartment-industry leaders.
South Carolina
Oconee County SHRM
Chapter meeting presentation for local HR professionals.
Leadership teams I've trained include Centre for Neuroskills.
Topics
What I speak on
Every session is tailored to your audience, your industry and the problems your people are actually facing.
Communication that actually lands
Why smart people still misread each other, and the simple habits that cut down on drama, rework and "I thought you meant…"
Great for: whole teams, managers, staff retreats
Hard conversations
How to give tough feedback, address behavior and have the conversation you've been putting off, without wrecking the relationship or creating legal risk.
Great for: owners, managers, supervisors
Performance management without the paperwork
Clear expectations, feedback that sticks, and documentation done right. Built for growing companies, not corporate HR departments.
Great for: owners, managers, new leaders
Personalities at work
Using the Predictive Index to understand how you and the people around you are wired, so you can communicate, delegate and lead with less friction.
Great for: teams, leadership groups, new managers
Building cohesive teams
The Five Behaviors® model: trust, conflict, commitment, accountability and results. Why good people don't always make a good team, and how to fix it.
Great for: executive teams, department heads
Have a different topic in mind?
Tell me what's going on with your group. If it's about people at work, chances are I've lived it and can build a session around it.
Ask me →Formats
From a lunch hour to a full program.
30 to 60 minutes
Keynotes & talks
For conferences, associations, chambers of commerce, SHRM chapters and business groups. Practical, honest and interactive.
1 to 2 hours
Lunch & learns and team trainings
A focused session for your team, on-site or virtual. One topic, real examples, and takeaways people can use right away.
Half day or full day
Workshops
Hands-on sessions for managers and leaders, with practice, not just slides. Built around the situations your people are dealing with.
2 to 3 days, plus follow-up
Multi-day programs
Leadership Boot Camp for new leaders (3 days, groups of 3 to 15) and the Five Behaviors® Leadership Intensive for executive teams (2 days plus 6 months of follow-up).
In person across the continental U.S., or virtual anywhere.
Who it's for
Groups I speak to
- Chambers of commerce
- Industry & trade associations
- SHRM & HR chapters
- Business owner & peer groups
- Leadership & management teams
- Nonprofit boards & staff
- Company retreats & all-hands
- Conferences
Why book me
Not a motivational speaker. A business owner who's been there.
22 years as a business owner
I've made payroll, hired, fired and had the hard conversations myself. Your audience hears real stories, not theory.
Credentialed
Master of Human Resource Development from Clemson University, and SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP).
Proven tools
Certified PI Practitioner and authorized Five Behaviors® facilitator, so what I teach is backed by research, not just opinion.
Built to be used
Interactive and practical. People leave with a plan, a script or a tool, not notes they'll never look at again.
There's a shared sense of momentum and alignment that feels different, in a very positive way, and that's a direct result of your work with us.David Harrington · CEO, Centre for Neuroskills
Check availability
Tell me about your event.
Share a few details and I'll get back to you with my availability and a clear quote. Fees depend on the format, the length and travel. No surprises.
Rather talk it through? Text me, call 864-387-0947, or book a call. I usually reply within two hours during business hours.
Questions event planners ask
Do you speak virtually?
Yes. I can present live by video to any group, anywhere. Workshops usually work best in person, but we can make virtual work.
Will you travel?
Yes. I'm based in Anderson, SC, and I work with groups across the continental U.S. Travel is built into your quote up front.
What does it cost?
It depends on the format, the length and travel. Send me the details above and you'll get a clear quote before you commit.
Can you tailor the session to our group?
Always. Before your event, we'll talk about who's in the room and what's going on with them, and I'll build the session around that.
Can we add coaching or follow-up?
Yes. Many groups pair a session with follow-up coaching or a Predictive Index assessment so the learning sticks. We'll figure out what fits.
No forms. No pitch.
Tell me what's going on.
Text me, call me, or grab 30 minutes on my calendar. I usually reply within two hours during business hours.