A speaker who actually holds the room.

What I bring

Not just a speaker. A practitioner.

WE GET TO WORK

Senior Lecturer, CMI Level 7 Coach, and Master's student in Education Leadership. Everything I speak about is grounded in research, practice, and lived experience, not borrowed ideas.

Academic & professional credibility

Energy that actually lands

Practical, not just inspiring

I've spent years in lecture theatres and training rooms. I know how to read a room, keep people engaged, and make ideas stick. Your audience won't be checking their phones.

Inspiration without action is just entertainment. Every talk I deliver leaves the audience with something they can actually use, a framework, a question, or a next step. Real takeaways, not just a good feeling.

Talk topics

What I speak about

What if the conventional career timeline was never designed for people like you? This talk challenges the idea that success follows a fixed sequence, and gives audiences a new framework for building careers on their own terms.

Breaking the Timeline

Each talk is tailored to your audience and event. These are my signature topics — all available as keynotes, panel contributions, workshops, or webinars. Bespoke topics also available on request.

Signature talk

Perfect for:

A talk about reclaiming your multidimensionality. For people who have been told to pick a lane, stay in their box, or choose between ambition and authenticity. Practical, personal, and genuinely empowering.

The Full Charcater

Personal brand and identity

Perfect for:

For new and aspiring education leaders, navigating the tension between ambition and wellbeing. What authentic leadership looks like in schools and universities, and why it matters more than ever.

Education leadership

Leading in Education Without Losing Yourself

Perfect for:

Career and personal brand

Building Your Brand as an Educator

Teachers and lecturers have more influence, expertise, and transferable skills than they realise. This talk shows educators how to leverage their professional identity beyond the classroom, through content, coaching, and community.

Perfect for:

Need something bespoke?
I work with event organisers to develop talks tailored to specific audiences, themes, and outcomes. If you have a topic in mind that isn't listed here, get in touch, and we'll build something together.

I'm flexible on format, from a 20-minute keynote to a half-day workshop. Here's what each looks like.

Four ways to work together

A solo presentation delivered to your full audience. Structured around one central idea with clear takeaways. Energetic, engaging, and tailored to your event theme.

Workshop

How I can show up

Keynote

Panel discussion

Webinar

I bring a direct, considered perspective to panel conversations. No sitting on the fence, I'll contribute meaningfully and keep the discussion moving.

Interactive, practical, and outcome-focused. Participants leave with a real output, a plan, a framework, and a decision. Built around your audience's specific needs.

Fully optimised for online delivery, not just a talk on Zoom. Includes interactive elements, Q&A, and a format that keeps virtual audiences genuinely engaged.

20–60 minutes · In-person or virtual

45–90 minutes · In-person or virtual

60–180 minutes · In-person preferred

45–60 minutes · Virtual

Who I speak to

The right audiences for my work

My talks land best with audiences who are ambitious, early- to mid-career, and ready to think differently about what's possible. Here's who I speak to most effectively.

Schools & universities
Sixth-form students, undergraduates, and PGCE/trainee-teacher cohorts exploring career identity and professional development.

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Education conferences & CPD events
Teachers, ECTs, NQTs, and education leaders looking for fresh perspectives on leadership, wellbeing, and career growth

Corporate leadership & development events
Early-to-mid career professionals, women in leadership programmes, and diversity & inclusion initiatives

Creator & entrepreneur summits
Multi-passionate people building something of their own alongside careers, looking for permission and practical tools to go further

Why book me

What makes this different

Many speakers give audiences a good hour. I want to give them something that changes how they think for a long time after they leave the room. That means being honest, being specific, and trusting the audience enough to give them the unpolished version alongside the insight.

My speaking philosophy

"I speak about things I actually live. Not borrowed theory, not someone else's framework dressed up as my own. If it comes out of my mouth on stage, I've done it, learned it, or lived through it."

I know how to teach, not just talk

As a Senior Lecturer, I understand how adults learn and retain information. My talks are designed for impact, not applause.

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I speak to audiences, I understand

I'm 30, building a multi-income career, navigating ambition and real life simultaneously. I'm not speaking to your audience, I'm speaking from inside it.

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I tailor everything to your audience

No copy-paste talks. I take your brief seriously and adapt every session to the specific context, theme, and goals of your event.

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Easy to work with from brief to delivery

Clear communication, reliable preparation, and a genuine interest in making your event a success. No diva behaviour, no last-minute surprises.

See me in action

Watch before you book

See how I deliver before you commit to a booking. The video above gives you a feel for my style, energy, and how I connect with an audience. Available topics include:

All talks are available as keynotes, panels, workshops, or webinars, in person across the UK or virtually anywhere in the world.

Let's make your event one to remember.

Send me the details of your event, and I'll come back to you within 48 hours with availability, fees, and any questions. No commitment required at this stage, just a conversation.

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