Speaking Engagements
Keynotes on culture, communication and procurement. Drawing on twenty years working across South Africa, New Zealand, Australia and the Middle East.
Key Speaking Topics
Talks for procurement and business leaders navigating culture, communication and change
We Are All Speaking English, But We Are Not Saying The Same Thing
A look at how language can create the illusion of alignment when teams and stakeholders are working from very different cultural assumptions.
You Cleared Customs. You Haven't Cleared Culture.
What happens when people move across borders for work, and why the real adjustment starts long after the physical relocation is done.
Cross-Cultural Stakeholder Influence
How to build trust and influence decisions with stakeholders across cultures, drawing on frameworks like the Culture Map.
20+
Years Global Experience
MCIPS
Chartered Credentials
Working across South Africa, New Zealand, Australia and the Middle East over the last two decades has taught me that procurement rigor and cultural understanding go hand in hand. It’s shaped how I work, and how I develop others too.
Engagement Formats
From large audience keynotes to hands-on team sessions, built around what your event needs
- Keynote Addresses
High level talks that set the tone for your event, grounded in real experience
- Panel Moderation
Keeping the conversation moving and making complex topics simple and accessible for the room
- Interactive Team Sessions
Workshop style sessions built around the specific challenges your team is facing