Put me in front of a crowd.

Stories and lessons from a career in veterinary medicine, business, and education.

Speaking at Iowa PBS in Des Moines following the Season 6 premiere of All Creatures Great and Small.

I like to write. I like it a lot. But put me in front of a crowd with a microphone in my hand, and there’s nowhere I’d rather be. If folks are giving up an hour to hear me, the least I can do is bring some energy and make it worth their time.

“I’m not much interested in standing behind a podium reading bullet points to people who can read just fine on their own.”

Speaking topics

What I speak about

These are some of the subjects I enjoy speaking about. I’m happy to tailor a presentation to your audience.

Careers

Careers & Professional Growth

Career decisions, professional relationships, building a reputation, and recognizing opportunities you might otherwise overlook.

Leadership

Leadership, Teams & Culture

Working with people, building trust, developing teams, and understanding what makes workplaces better or worse.

Personal strengths

Discovering What Makes You Different

Recognizing your own abilities, noticing strengths in other people, and finding ways to put those talents to use.

Veterinary medicine

Veterinary Technicians & Team‑Based Care

The role of veterinary technicians, making better use of their skills, professional recognition, and creating stronger veterinary teams.

Communication

Writing, Speaking & Storytelling

Finding something interesting in everyday life, developing your own voice, and connecting with people through writing and speaking.

Life & people

Life, People & Everything Else

Human behavior, personal identity, relationships, everyday life, and the things that make us different from one another.

Have another topic in mind? Let’s talk about it.

Audiences

Who I speak to

  • Veterinary and professional associations
  • Universities, colleges, and student groups
  • Healthcare and professional-service organizations
  • Leadership teams and business owners
  • Educators
  • Community and civic groups

Formats

How I speak

  • Keynotes and conference sessions
  • Continuing education
  • Panel discussions
  • Virtual presentations

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