Clear thinking for people who make real decisions.
I speak about ethics, integrity, judgment, and the pressures that shape real-world decision-making. My sessions blend clarity, practical tools, and story-driven insight — with just enough humour to keep heavy topics human.
Signature Keynotes
ETHICS UNDER PRESSURE – BEYOND THE CODES
A keynote that helps professionals think clearly when rules and pressures collide.
Topics include:
- Why ethical reasoning comes before the code
- How pressure and systems distort judgment
- Kidder’s paradigms and the “three ways to be wrong”
- Practical tools for slowing down and thinking well
The Ethical Compass
A keynote about finding clarity when the rules aren’t enough — and why ethical decisions depend on judgment, not algorithms.
Focus on:
- How to navigate conflicting “right vs. right” choices.
- How good people can justify questionable decisions – and how to catch yourself sooner.
- The real source of organizational pressure (and why it’s rarely the deadline).
- A practical framework for clear, grounded decisions in messy situations.
- How to talk about ethics in a way that builds clarity – not guilt.
THE INTEGRITY CIRCUIT
A keynote about how good systems support ethical behavior — and how bad systems undermine it.
Focus on:
- Trust as a system
- Pressure, decisions, justification
- Why speed and efficiency can erode integrity
- What leaders can do to support ethical culture
WORKSHOPS & TRAINING
Available formats:
- Half-day or full-day ethics workshops
- Ethics for leaders
- Ethics for boards and regulators
- Fraud risk & decision-making
- High-school ethics workshops
- Customized training for your sector
WHO I WORK WITH
Professional, varied audiences:
- CPA and accounting organizations
- ACFE chapters
- Regulatory colleges
- Financial Executives International
- Universities and high schools
- Non-profits and public-sector teams
WHY AUDIENCES RESPOND WELL
- I eliminate jargon and make complex topics clear
- I use real stories, not abstract theory
- I make ethics human — not judgmental or moralizing
- I give people tools they can use immediately
- I combine reflection, clarity, and grounded humour
If you’d like to explore a keynote or training session for your team, you can book a call with me below.
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