Speaking
My Philosophy
I believe that relationships are at the heart of effective speaking. I aim to create a space where participants feel welcomed, seen, and comfortable engaging in honest conversations. By showing up with authenticity, vulnerability, and curiosity, my hope is that every presentation feels less like a lecture and more like a meaningful conversation that inspires learning and growth.
No two audiences are the same, so no two presentations should be either. Before developing a training, I take time to understand the unique needs, goals, and experiences of my audience/the organization so that every session feels relevant, practical, and tailored to the people in the room. I also believe in the power of story telling as stories have a unique way of bringing ideas to life. By weaving research together with real-world anecdotes and experiences, I strive to create presentations that are engaging, memorable, and immediately applicable.
Events
Hong Kong
HKPCCA, Best Practices for Parent Consultations
Dallas, TX
Invited Keynote Presentation, Grant Halliburton Foundation
, When Life Hands You Teenagers Annual Conference
Tulsa, OK
Little Light House, Tulsa
Minneapolis
Association for Play Therapy Annual Conference, Full Day Presentation, So You’re Just Playing: Communicating Progress to Parents Using Play Themes in CCPT
Minneapolis
Association for Play Therapy Annual Conference, Invited Keynote Presentation
Hong Kong
Part 2 Best Practices for Parent Consultations
Virtual
University of Arkansas, All-Day Presentation
Virtual
Child Centered Play Therapy International
Virginia
Virginia Association for Play Therapy, Keynote (February 5–6)
Frisco, TX
Meet the Author with Kid Talk Counseling
Minnesota
Sagent Health
Kansas
Kansas Association for Play Therapy, Keynote (April 15–16)