Speaking & hosting

An idea that lands.
A room that connects.

Keynotes, panel moderation and hosting for international conferences, corporate events and leadership gatherings. Drawing on banking, entrepreneurship and cross-border experience, I shape the conversation around your audience and objectives.

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More than a slot
in the programme.

Keynote & fireside chat

One clear idea, grounded in experience and shaped for your audience, with space for questions and conversation.

Panel moderation

A clear discussion brief, prepared questions and space for different perspectives to meet.

Conference hosting

A consistent voice and pace across the programme, with preparation and on-stage responsibilities agreed in advance.

A starting point for your programme

Choose the conversation.
Shape it for your room.

Themes are tailored with the organiser. Final titles, content and format are agreed around your audience and brief.

01

The Power of a Leap of Faith

For: Founder communities, leadership programmes and teams navigating change.

Typical formats: Keynote + Q&A · Fireside conversation

Explore how to

  • Recognise when the search for certainty is delaying a decision.
  • Identify a practical first step with the information available.
02

Beyond the Algorithm: Human Intelligence in the Age of AI

For: Leaders and financial-services teams introducing AI.

Typical formats: Keynote + Q&A · Leadership discussion

Explore how to

  • Distinguish tasks AI can support from decisions people remain accountable for.
  • Ask better questions about evidence, uncertainty and responsibility.
03

Money, Power & Confidence

For: Financial-services events, women’s networks and inclusion programmes.

Typical formats: Keynote · Moderated conversation

Explore how to

  • Examine barriers between financial knowledge and action.
  • Explore how communication can help more people participate with confidence.
04

Tech, Science & Heart

For: Fintech, wealthtech and innovation audiences.

Typical formats: Keynote + Q&A · Panel discussion

Explore how to

  • Test an innovation idea against a real human need.
  • Connect technical possibility with practical questions about adoption and use.
05

Cross-Border Innovation

For: International business communities and innovation partners.

Typical formats: Keynote · Fireside conversation · Panel

Explore how to

  • Surface differences in expectations, incentives and decision-making.
  • Establish a shared purpose before building a partnership.

From brief to room

Understand

Share the audience, purpose, timing and format.

Shape

Agree the topic, preparation, delivery and scope.

Deliver

Bring the ideas into the room, with space for conversation.

An enquiry starts a conversation about fit, availability and scope. Engagement and representation arrangements are confirmed before any booking.

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