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Let’s talk about the Big Loud Truth. Too many people are stuck in systems, and stories, that tell them their power comes from somewhere else. A title. A boss. A norm. A system that was never built for them in the first place. Nancy’s here to challenge all of that.
She’s not your typical keynoter. She brings 30 years of experience at the intersection of tech, leadership, and culture, plus the humor, irreverence, and humanity to say what others won’t. Her talks meet audiences where they are and move them forward with energy, clarity, and a call to lead from wherever they stand.
Whether she’s talking about workplace culture, AI and automation, brave leadership, or just staying human in chaotic times, Nancy delivers more than inspiration! She delivers tools for change.
Below are just a few of the talks she has ready to customize for you. If you're looking for something specific, something bolder, or something your team really needs to hear right now; she’s probably already writing it.
Workplaces want motivated employees who take initiative. People want to care about work and contribute to something bigger. But engagement programs and professional development tracks won't fix what's broken. The real answer? Developing cultures and mindsets that embrace change, accountability, and risk—and empowering people to lead like intrapreneurs, no matter their title.
In this talk, Nancy challenges audiences to stop waiting for permission and start owning their work like a boss. With humor, raw honesty, and contagious energy, she reframes hierarchy and power, dismantles the myths holding people back, and shows teams how to adopt the mindsets needed for future-forward workplaces. Whether you're leading a team or leading yourself, this keynote will inspire you to step up, take ownership, and drive real change from wherever you sit.
Length: 45-75 minutes
Good for: Mixed audience (leadership and staff), keynote, inspiration
Customizable themes: I can focus the talk on particular chapter themes to fit your needs. Themes include kicking your fear in the face, talking like a human, and being kind at work.
We can’t expect people to leave their personal lives or feelings at the door when they come to work, so why we do expect them to? Instead, a work culture should welcome and connect life and work, personal and professional. A culture centered around people — and whole selves — has to be created deliberately and enacted across every level of an organization.
In this conversation, I explore how teams, companies, and employees can cultivate a workplace that is holistically supportive and that feels good.
Length: 45-60 minutes
Good for: Leadership, actionable advice, motivation
Strategy doesn't fail in the boardroom, it stalls in the culture. Plans gather dust not because they're bad, but because organizations lack the behaviors to execute them. The BRAVE Advantage introduces five teachable, human-centered behaviors—Boldness, Resilience, Accountability, Vulnerability, and Experimentation—that move ideas off paper and into measurable progress.
Nancy cuts through the noise of 'hustle harder' culture and gets practical: How do we prioritize courageously when everything feels urgent? How do we normalize recovery instead of glorifying burnout? How do we make ownership visible and tell the truth without blame? This isn't theory—it's a framework backed by real organizational results. Attendees leave with one BRAVE commitment per person, aligned as a team, and ready to act. Expect real talk, zero shame, and an energy shift you can feel the moment you walk out the door.
Length: 60 minutes
Good for: Mixed audiences, all-staff, teams and leaders, conference/event audiences.
None of us knows what we’re doing, not fully. Not your CEO, not that person who seems to know everything, not even the smartest person in the room. And yet, some people seem to move through work so confidently, like they aren’t held back by the typical fears many of us have. Like fear of failure or fear of looking dumb. But the thing is: some people let fear get in their way, and others have learned to keep on going in spite of it.
Fear is the four-letter f-word that we rarely dig into because it’s scary and vulnerable. But the only way to deal with it is to face it. In this talk, I walk through five types of fear I see every day in workplaces everywhere and actions you can start taking today to kick them in the face.
Length: 60 minutes
Good for: Employees and staff, internal conferences, actionable advice
