Lean8020
Speaking
Talks that bring clarity, alignment, and predictable delivery to Professional Services teams
Professional Services leaders face constant pressure: deliver value, scale the team, manage complexity, and keep customers happy — all while navigating misalignment across sales, delivery, product, and leadership. Most talks inspire for an hour and fade by Monday. My sessions are designed to create clarity, shift mental models, and give teams practical tools they can use immediately.
My speaking work brings the principles of The Way to life through story, frameworks, and real‑world experience.
Core Topics
1. System‑Level Alignment: The Operating System of High‑Performing Teams
Why organizations struggle with noise, rework, and unpredictability — and how alignment across roles, expectations, and workflows transforms delivery.
2. Building Clear Systems in Professional Services
How to define the frameworks, flows, and operating principles that help teams execute consistently, even as the organization grows.
3. Predictable Delivery: What It Really Takes
The hidden factors that drive inconsistency, and the practical steps leaders can take to create repeatable, reliable delivery outcomes.
4. Leading Through Complexity
How leaders can create clarity, reduce friction, and guide teams through cross‑functional challenges without adding more process or bureaucracy.
5. The Way: A Story‑Driven Approach to Organizational Alignment
Lessons from the book — how narrative helps teams understand the system they operate in and why alignment matters.
Who I Speak To
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Professional Services organizations
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Software companies with delivery or implementation teams
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Leadership teams seeking alignment
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Conferences focused on operations, delivery, or organizational effectiveness
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MBA programs and executive education groups
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Cross‑functional teams navigating growth or transformation
If your audience is responsible for delivering value to customers, these talks resonate.
What Audiences Take Away
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A clear understanding of why misalignment creates noise and unpredictability
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Practical frameworks for improving delivery and cross‑functional collaboration
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A shared language for how work gets done
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Tools leaders can apply immediately
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A mindset shift toward system‑level thinking
My goal is simple: help teams see their work differently — and give them the clarity to execute with confidence.
Speaking Formats
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Keynotes (30–60 minutes)
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Leadership team sessions
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Half‑day or full‑day workshops
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Conference breakouts
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Fireside chats and Q&A sessions
All sessions are tailored to your organization’s context and goals.
Next Step
If you’re exploring a keynote, workshop, or leadership session, I’d be glad to learn more about your event or team.
