Real-world insight.Delivered with clarity, energy and warmth.
I speak at industry events, leadership forums and internal company sessions; bringing practical, people-focused insight on marketing strategy, transformation and human leadership.
With over 20 years’ experience leading change across start-ups, scale-ups, global consumer brands and FTSE 100s, I bring a grounded perspective to the stage. My talks draw on real stories, not theory — shaped by lived experience at the coalface of growth, turnaround and transformation.
I speak about what works, what doesn’t, and what it really takes to lead teams and businesses through change — with commercial clarity and human impact.
Featured Speaking Engagements
I’ve been invited to speak at a range of high-profile events, including:
- WACL (Women in Advertising & Communications Leadership) Talent Festival – Reflected on growth, resilience, the philosophy of ‘you don’t ask, you don’t get’ and saying yes to opportunity
- The Marketing Society Digital Day: England 2025 – Delivered a keynote on creative innovation, AI in marketing, and customer-centric transformation
- Drapers Social Media Summit 2025 – Panel speaker on insight-led storytelling and evolving Matalan’s brand presence across platforms
- Prolific North Live 2024 – Shared learnings from leading marketing transformation in complex, high-pressure environments
- Campaign Live – Showcased Matalan’s brand repositioning journey using customer insight to modernise a heritage brand
- Lancaster University Alumni Series – Spoke on global career growth and how mindset shapes momentum, from graduate to CMO
Topics I Speak On
Each session is tailored to the audience and context. Common themes include:
- Strategic marketing leadership through change
- Building and coaching high-performing teams
- Brand transformation across business types
- Marketing innovation and modern capability
- Coaching and leadership growth in fast-paced roles
- Returning to work with purpose and confidence
My Style
Audiences describe my sessions as honest, energising and real. I blend strategy with storytelling, giving practical insight that’s grounded in experience, not just opinion.
I don’t do jargon or performance. I focus on what matters: clarity, action, and connection.
You can watch me speak at The Marketing Society Digital Day 2025 in this video clip:
Invite Me to Speak
If you’re curating a panel, planning a leadership event, or looking for a guest speaker who brings sharp thinking and grounded energy, I’d love to hear from you.
I’m based in the UK, available for in-person and virtual sessions internationally.