Appearances; Lectures; Conversations
I speak on strategic transformation, founder psychology, and AI-enabled execution; always with an emphasis on clear frameworks that survive contact with reality. Formats range from board briefings to graduate seminars; from keynotes to closed-door clinics.
Each appearance is built on current evidence; practical case material; and tools leaders can deploy the next working day.
Signature topics; designed for decision-makers
Founder mindset to operating model; behavioural science for scale
Cognitive load; role transition; decision rights; pacing change without breaking culture.
AI as a management colleague; capability; governance; ethics
Where AI fits in the value chain; guardrails that protect autonomy; measurement that matters.
Leading change under pressure; narrative; norms; noise reduction
Designing momentum; social proof; habit architecture; how to make new behaviour stick.
Designing trustworthy AI experiences; consent; transparency; control
From curiosity to continued use; mitigating dark patterns; building earned trust with users.
Growth through acquisition; identity; integration; inertia
Why deals fail on psychology not spreadsheets; playbooks that integrate people first.
Philanthropic citizenship inside firms; prosocial norms at work
What charity research teaches leaders about belonging; meaning; sustained contribution.
Who this serves; typical audiences
Founders and operators; executive teams and boards; private equity operating partners; product and data leaders; MBA and MSc cohorts in strategy; business psychology; AI; and change leadership.
Formats; tailored to setting and stakes
Keynote
30–50 minutes plus Q&A; crafted for conferences and company summits.
Board and ELT briefings
60–120 minutes; decision memos and options appraisal included.
Masterclasses and workshops
Half-day or full-day; exercises; templates; implementation plans.
Guest lectures and seminars
60–90 minutes; academic integration and reading lists.
Fireside conversations
Moderated dialogues; audience questions; live problem-solving.
What to expect; approach and artefacts
Pre-event discovery to define objectives and constraints; a short brief confirming aims; audience; measures of success. Evidence maps and case material; drawn from current research and field work.
Practical artefacts; including checklists; canvases; and decision flows. Space for questions; dissent; application to live issues. Post-session follow-up; slides; references; next actions.
Selected engagements; indicative not exhaustive
Given the confidential nature of much advisory work; listings below are representative and anonymised.
Board strategy clinic; mid-market services group; “AI in the operating model”; London; private session.
Founder fellowship; cohort workshop; “From intuition to instrumentation”; interactive practicum.
Executive education seminar; “Behavioural foundations of transformation”; postgraduate audience.
Industry forum keynote; “Trust; autonomy; and AI adoption”; practitioner Q&A; applied cases.
"Clarity over novelty; no jargon without a reason; every model earns its place"
Working principles; how sessions are built
Clarity over novelty
No jargon without a reason; every model earns its place.
Respect for autonomy
Recommendations preserve choice; constraints are explicit.
Evidence first
Claims are referenced; limits and boundary conditions are discussed.
Practice orientation
Tools are field-ready; examples are operational not theoretical.
Psychological safety
Inquiry over performance; candour without theatre.
Technical notes; logistics and AV
In-person or virtual delivery; recorded or off-the-record by agreement. Standard AV preferred; single screen; confidence monitor; lapel microphone; timer visible.
For workshops; breakout spaces; whiteboards; sticky notes; or digital collaboration tools. Accessibility matters; materials available in advance on request; font sizes and contrast optimised.
Press; teaching; media materials
Short and extended biographies; headshots; talk abstracts; and topic outlines are available on request; tailored to programme copy or course syllabi. Media interviews and roundtables considered where alignment with research focus is clear.
Booking; collaboration; next steps
For private briefings; guest lectures; or conference keynotes; please share the audience; context; desired outcomes; and date window. I will propose scope; learning objectives; and a draft outline with options to scale depth and interactivity.