Compendium Talent

Speaking & Media

Practical talent strategy that leaders can actually use

I work with individuals, organizations, professional associations, and leadership communities to inspire them to move their organizations forward through their people...while building their credibility and expertise as a current or aspiring HR or Talent Development leader.

My speaking, workshops, and media appearances blend strategic insight with practical tools, grounded in 25+ years as a talent development practitioner and Chief People Officer. Whether I’m delivering a keynote, facilitating a workshop, or joining a podcast conversation, my goal is the same:

Helping HR and Talent leaders move from passion and good intentions to clear, consistent practices that drive real outcomes.

Signature Keynote Topics

Build Your People, Build Your Business:

A practical case for why Talent Development is a business strategy

Organizations don’t outperform because of strategy alone — they outperform because leaders at every level are capable, ready, and supported by systems that reinforce the right behaviors.

This keynote is appropriate for all Talent Development audiences and reframes learning, talent, and leader development as business accelerators, not a “nice‑to‑have,” and equips audiences with clear, practical ways to connect people development to outcomes that matter.

Best for:
ATD chapters, HR and Talent conferences, leadership forums

Succession Signals:

Accelerating Leader Readiness

Succession planning often stalls because we look for leaders after roles open—long after the true signals of readiness have appeared. This session introduces a practical way to spot “succession signals” early: observable behaviors and enterprise contributions that predict future leadership success. You’ll learn how to move beyond static replacement charts to real‑time indicators inside daily work, enabling earlier development, wider access, and faster readiness.

Best for:
ATD chapters, HR and Talent conferences, leadership forums, custom workshops, and retreats

Workshops, Webinars, & Retreats

Workshops, webinars, and retreats go deeper than keynotes and are designed to invite action, not just provide insights. Topics are built on the key Compendium Talent focus areas.

Formats available:

60–90 minute virtual workshops
Half‑day or full‑day in‑person sessions
Webinar series
Leadership team offsites
Conference breakouts
Strategic planning retreats and offsite meetings
Small group development retreats

Participants leave with templates, scripts, and playbooks they can use immediately.

Industry Articles, Podcasts & Collaborations

I frequently share on other platforms on a variety of HR/Talent Development topics:

(article) Cracking the Succession Code (Chief Talent Officer)

(podcast) Elevate Podcast: Better Together Than Apart (Braden Business Systems)

(podcast) Leading Through Growth: Your Footprint or Their Shoes? What Separates Great Leaders"

(podcast) Leadership Unscripted: Leading Through Change and Uncertainty

(podcast) JoyPowered Workspace: Investing in Employee Development: Your Competitive Advantage

(podcast) Endurance Learning: Does HR hold the secret for L&D success?
https://endurancelearning.com/blog/hr-ld-success/

(panel) Human-Centered Leadership in a Tech-Driven World (Chief Learning Officer)

(article) Revolutionizing Leadership Development for the Future (Chief Talent Officer)

(article) Thinking Inside the Box (TD Magazine)

(article) Career Dreams (TD Magazine)

(article) Blog Buzz - phase(two)learning (TD Magazine)

(article) Tech Tools for Training (TD Magazine)

(article) Training Turn-Offs (TD Magazine)

(article) 5 Onboarding Rules for Hiring Managers (CUInsight)

(recorded webinar) Ask the Professionals: Membership Webcast (ATD)

(recorded webinar) Human-Centered Leadership in a Tech-Driven World (Chief Learning Officer)

(press release) FORUM Credit Union Announces New Executives

I'll Be Your Podcast Guest

I enjoy thoughtful conversations about leadership, talent, and the realities of people work.

Podcast topics I’m often invited to discuss:

Succession planning that actually works
Leadership development beyond workshops
What aspiring CPOs need to know (and aren’t taught)
The evolution of talent development
Lessons learned from 25+ years in HR and Talent
Building credibility and influence as an HR leader

Ideal podcast audiences:
HR leaders, talent professionals, people managers, leadership development practitioners, aspiring executives

At my day job, I also co-host the weekly career development podcast, Career Dreams . Career Dreams has been ranked a top-20 Career Development Podcast in the Midwest and a top-100 Career Development Podcast overall (Feedspot, 2026). Follow the show on your favorite podcast app!

Who I Partner With

Professional associations (ATD, SHRM, industry groups)
HR, Talent, and L&D leaders, practitioners, and teams
Executive leadership teams
Conferences and leadership forums

What Clients & Participants Appreciate

Practical, experience‑based perspective
Clear frameworks that leaders can remember and apply
Respect for real‑world constraints
Conversations that balance strategy and humanity
Engaging, interactive, and conversational!

Let's Talk

Interested in a keynote, workshop, webinar, or podcast conversation? I’d love to learn more about your audience and goals.

📧Contact me to explore availability, formats, pricing, and customization options.