Speaking

Speaking That Ignites Curiosity-Driven Leadership

Inspire your team to ask deeper questions, embrace change, and lead with courage

Great organizations aren't built on having all the answers. They're built on asking better questions.

I help teams and leaders rediscover their curiosity—the essential skill for navigating change, driving innovation, and creating cultures where people thrive.

Book Austen

Real Stories. Practical Tools. Lasting Impact.

I've spent years exploring what it means to live fully—through hundreds of deep conversations with remarkable people, personal experiments in growth, and navigating my own transformation from going through the motions to living with intention.

I don't speak from theory. I speak from experience.

My keynotes and workshops combine storytelling, research-backed insights, and actionable frameworks that your team can use immediately.

What Makes It Different

  • Authentic

    No corporate buzzwords. Real talk about real challenges.

  • Interactive

    Your audience isn't passive, they're engaged and reflecting.

  • Actionable

    They leave with tools, not just inspiration.

  • Memorable

    Stories stick. Your team will remember (and apply) what they learn.

Keynotes & Workshops

  • Leading with Curiosity

    In times of uncertainty, curiosity is your compass. Learn how to build cultures where asking questions is celebrated, where experimentation is encouraged, and where innovation thrives.

    Build a More Curious Culture

  • From Burnout to Breakthrough

    Burnout isn't just about working too hard—it's about losing connection to why we work at all. Discover how to reignite purpose, rebuild energy, and lead from a place of authentic engagement.

    Reignite Your Team's Purpose

  • The Courage to Explore

    Change is the only constant. This talk helps teams embrace the unknown, build resilience, and see uncertainty not as a threat but as an invitation to grow.

    Help Your Team Embrace Change

  • The Everything Experiment™ in Leadership

    What if you approached leadership like an experiment? This interactive keynote explores how curiosity, iteration, and courage create breakthrough results in business and life.

    Bring This Keynote to Your Team

  • Custom Topics Available

    Every organization is different. Let's craft a talk that addresses your specific challenges and goals.

    Discuss a Custom Topic

I Partner With Organizations That Value Growth

From Fortune 500 companies to fast-growing startups, nonprofits to leadership conferences—I work with teams that are ready to think differently.

Ideal Fit

• Companies navigating change or transformation •

• Leadership teams looking to strengthen culture •

• Conferences focused on innovation, growth, or personal development •

• Organizations that want to inspire (not just inform) •

Let’s Talk

Let's explore how we can work together. Whether it's a keynote, workshop, or custom program, I'd love to hear about your goals and craft an experience that delivers real impact.

Book a Discovery Call