The Truth About Bouncing Back - Speaking Career Advice This isn’t a blog post about how I figured it all out. It’s not a highlight reel of keynotes and standing ovations. This is about the messy middle. The years when it wasn’t working. The times I quietly (and...

One of the best parts of my role as CEO of the Austin Technology Council is that I get to sit down regularly with tech leaders, startup founders, investors, and seasoned innovators. These are the people shaping what’s next... not just for Austin, but for industries...

There’s a lot of noise right now about how artificial intelligence, automation, and new tech platforms are reshaping the legal industry. And yes, these tools matter. But the law firms that are actually growing in 2025? They’re doubling down on something that can’t be...

You’ve got one shot to get it right. You are planning an event and it has to be epic. The room, the energy, the vibe... it all hinges on the speaker. You know it. Your boss knows it. And deep down, every attendee knows it, too. One wrong voice on that mic and the...

If Not.... You Might Be Missing the Magic We live in a time when technology allows us to stay more connected than ever, and we have access to thousands of people at our fingertips and dozens of platforms to share our ideas. Real friendships in business have lead to...

A keynote speaker sets the tone for the whole conference! A packed general session. The energy is cautious, quiet, curious. A few minutes in, people start to lean forward. Phones stay in pockets. Laughter bubbles up. Heads nod. And by the end, real conversations...

There’s a quiet group inside every company: young professionals who are smart, capable, and full of potential... but unsure how to take the next step. They’re waiting for someone to tell them what to do. To validate their ambition. To give them permission. I’m not...

Over the last decade, I’ve had the opportunity to work with dozens of law firms, helping lawyers rethink how they approach business development and client relationships. The law firm keynote will not only impact the annual retreat, but if done right it will impact the...

At some point, many professionals look up and realize it's time for a new chapter. Not because they failed or things fell apart, but because the world changes, industries evolve, and sometimes we feel that pull toward something different. If you're over 50 and...

Ageism is Real... But It Doesn’t Have to Win If you're over 50 and looking for a new job, let’s be honest... ageism is real. I hear about it all the time from smart, talented professionals who still have gas in the tank, but feel like they’re being pushed aside in the...