This week I was invited to speak at three different events.
All three came with an unexpected twist.
Instead of being paid to contribute, I was being asked to pay for the opportunity to stand on stage.
To be clear, I understand why this happens.
Conferences need sponsors.
Exhibition space has value.
Commercial partnerships help make events possible.
But, some of the best events I’ve attended have been those where the stage isn’t simply another sales channel.
It’s where speakers challenge thinking, share research, tell stories and leave the audience seeing something differently than when they arrived.
That’s always been my approach.
Whether I’m talking about organisational culture, personality, leadership, or my latest keynote, The Human Firewall, the aim isn’t to sell from the stage.
It’s to help people understand why people do what they do, why tech and change is resisted, and what that means for their organisations.
Technology changes.
Markets change.
But every organisation is still powered by people.
If you’re looking for a keynote speaker who brings psychology, practical insight and a fresh perspective to your audience, I’d love to have a conversation.
Because I believe that the most valuable thing a speaker can give an audience isn’t another product; it’s a different way of thinking.
