Speaking & Workshops
Yes, I can talk
about soil and
feelings. At length.
My talks and workshops sit at the intersection of the natural world, the human one, and the question of why we keep making the same organizational mistakes that a decent compost pile would never make.
Whether you need a keynote that surprises your audience, a half-day workshop that actually changes something, or a breakout session people remember instead of surviving — I bring genuine expertise, prepared material, and the kind of delivery that keeps a room leaning forward.
Available for
Keynotes · Workshops · Panels · Retreats · Virtual Events · Conference Sessions
Sample topics
Talks worth staying
awake for
Each of these can be shaped into a keynote, workshop, or extended session. All of them are grounded in real expertise and delivered with genuine enthusiasm — and occasional jokes about root-bound Pothos as a metaphor for your org structure.
Botanical design
Plant-Forward Sanctuary Design for Small Spaces
How to build a living, growing environment in any space — from studio apartments to shared offices — using real design principles, plant science, and a healthy respect for drainage. Audiences leave with a plan and significantly too much enthusiasm for perlite.
Organizational design
Systems Thinking for Creative & Nonprofit Teams
Why your org keeps having the same problems, how ecosystems handle complexity better than most org charts, and what it actually means to design for resilience instead of just efficiency. This one gets bookmarked.
Employee experience
Onboarding That Doesn't Feel Like Transplant Shock
An honest look at why employees hit the ground confused and what organizations can do about it. Using the very real science of how plants establish roots as a framework, this talk is funny, practical, and annoyingly applicable.
Plant science
Underground Networks: What Mycorrhizae Teach Us About Community
A genuine science talk about fungal networks — and also a talk about collaboration, mutual aid, resource sharing, and why the most resilient communities don't look like org charts. The mushroom content alone is worth the ticket.
Custom & bespoke
Something We Build Together
Have a specific need, audience, or theme? I develop custom talks and workshops for organizations that want something tailored rather than off-the-shelf. Send me the brief. I'll send back something interesting.
Formats
How it works
20–45 min
Keynote or conference session. High energy, focused, leaves them wanting more.
Half-day Workshop
3–4 hours. Hands-on, discussion-driven, and built around your specific context.
Full-day Intensive
Deep work. Frameworks, tools, and time to actually use them. No filler content.
Virtual Events
Fully adapted for online formats. Engaging delivery even without a room to read.
Ready when you are
Let's put something on the calendar.
Tell me about your event, your audience, and what you're hoping they walk away with. I'll tell you whether I'm the right fit — and if I'm not, I'll tell you that too.
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