Speaking & Media

Speaking on organisational transformation, leadership and the human side of change.

I speak on organisational transformation, leadership and the behavioural and psychological challenges of complex transformation. Drawing on experience spanning technology delivery, executive coaching and transformation advisory—as well as the insights from my two books—my talks combine practical experience with clear, evidence-informed thinking for leaders navigating complex organisational change.

Speaking audiences

Leadership Teams & Executive Audiences

Leadership teams navigating transformation

Executive audiences

Professional Communities

HR and People professionals

Professional bodies and industry associations

Organisations & Events

Public sector organisations

Conferences, member events and leadership forums

Topics include

The topics below are a selection of the themes I speak on. If you’re looking for something more specific, I’d be happy to discuss a presentation designed around your audience and objectives.

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  • What Separates Transformations That Stick From Those That Don't
  • Leading Through the Age of Change Fatigue
  • The 60% Problem: Why Culture, Not Technology, Decides If Change Survives
  • It Isn't Resistance: Rethinking Why Change Programmes Really Fail
  • Beating the Odds: What Successful Transformation Leaders Do Differently
  • Why Agile Leadership Matters More Than Ever
  • Lessons from The Hidden Gap: Solving the Human Challenges Behind Culture, Behaviour and Change

Selected speaking engagements

I’ve also spoken at private leadership events, professional networks and Agile Business Consortium Member Days, tailoring talks and discussions to the needs of each audience.

Your Agile Transformation Sucks... Probably!

The Agile Tour, London (2019)

Agile Leadership

The Agile Business Consortium Podcast

How to Empower an Organisation Without Losing Control

The Agile Business Conference (2016)

More Power to the People: Roadblocks and Solutions to the Empowered Organisation

Unicom Agile Event (2016)

Books & Insights on Transformation

My writing explores organisational transformation, culture change and the human factors that determine whether change succeeds. Drawing on more than 20 years of consulting experience, my books share practical insights for leaders and organisations navigating complex change.

The Hidden Gap

Solving the Human Alignment Problem Behind Conflict, Behaviour and Culture

Leaders, It’s Not How You Finish… It’s How You Start!

A Radical New Strategy for Leading Successful Agile Transformations Revealed

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Interested in a speaking or media opportunity?

If you’re looking for an engaging speaker on organisational transformation, leadership and the human side of change, I’d welcome the opportunity to discuss your event, podcast or webinar and explore a session designed around your audience and objectives.

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