Topics:

• From Singer to CEO - Don’t be afraid to pivot, Be afraid not to!

  • When I was young, all I wanted to do was sing. It was all that I talked about and what I was known for and the industry I spent many years working in. This was my life’s passion until it wasn’t. This realisation was terrifying. How do I pivot to something else when all I am known for is one thing? Follow Mary-Beth’s journey from Singer to CEO. Finding her new passion and embracing the fear. Anyone can pivot if you have a plan.

• Tech Leadership & the Diversity Dilemma

  • Technology has been under-represented with female talent since the 1980’s. Considering that computing was once seen as a female occupation this shift has been so significant, that we see only 38% of women who major in computer sciences working in technology related fields. How does a tech leader even start to bridge the gender gap? There are tools that can be used to encourage more female talent and create greater diversity in your organisation. This keynote dives into real world options to achieve ESG targets.

• Machines as Customers, the next logical step for AI

  • How does an organisation with a traditional supply & demand sales model, move from the human customer to machines as customers? This is going to change the very landscape that businesses have performed in and will challenge the way that selling will take place in the future. Businesses need to know how they will respond to this growing need, and they need to do this now. Do not be afraid to pivot, Be afraid not to – No one wants to be the next Kodak.

• Revolutionising Digital Transformation - embracing the 10xGeneration

  • IDC and McKenzie estimate that by 2026 organisations will spend approximately $3.4 trillion dollars globally on digital transformations. Out of this, 70% will fail to successfully deliver the expected outcomes. So why do we keep doing digital transformations? Are we expecting a different outcome? There must be a better way. In this keynote we will discuss the key tenets of the 10XGeneration state, enabling the removal of organisational silos, decreasing bloat and creating an environment of true visibility and empowerment for all staff and without the need to undertake yet another digital transformation.

• Ladder vs Lattice - withstanding the glass ceiling

  • Since the mid 2000’s career trajectories have shifted. Gone are the days of working with one organisation for your entire career. Climbing the corporate ladder from stock room to CEO. Careers are a mix of lateral, backward and forward steps, moving between organisations. Choosing your own North Star and making your way toward it. Allowing yourself the space to shift gears and achieve the success you desire. This keynote will look at the many ways your career can grow, shift and become something to be proud of. Something that brings you joy and fulfillment along the way. After all you will be working for a long time; you may as well have fun doing it.

• Hookups versus Romance - Why dating tech doesn’t work for the over 40’s

  • When you were young, dating seemed easy. You’d meet someone through work, at a social event or through friends. However, with the onset of technology and the myriad of dating apps, if you’re over 40, this whole new dating scene is a scary place to navigate. So, you are in your 40’s and find yourself single. What do you do? In this keynote we will look at dating apps, and how they have changed the landscape. How to determine which one to use, if any, and how you master the art of small talk.

  *all keynotes can be tailored to specific audiences