Speaking · Workshops · Conversations
I speak about data, analytics and AI in a way that makes sense to students, parents, educators and teams who do not live on tech Twitter. The tone is real, practical and grounded in lived experience, not hype.
I stay close to the things I know well: learning, class, data, AI and what it feels like to build a career from a starting point that looks nothing like a brochure.
Talks and panels about how data shows up in education, work and everyday decisions, and how it feels when you are usually the one being measured, not the one doing the measuring.
Sessions on using AI when you do not have spare money, time or perfect confidence. Less “future of everything”, more “how do we make next week easier”.
Sharing what it looks like to return to education later, move through college and into data and analytics while still holding everything else together.
These are starting points, not rigid products. We can adapt length, focus and tone to fit your audience and your event.
Talk
A talk about using data and AI in the middle of real life: shared devices, shift patterns, caring responsibilities and limited headspace.
Workshop
A practical session for staff or youth workers on designing simple AI routines that support learning without replacing effort or breaking policy.
Panel / fireside
A conversation style session on non-linear routes into data and analytics, aimed at people who do not see themselves reflected in typical tech stories.
“I am not there to impress people who already feel at home in this world. I am there to make data and AI feel a bit less distant to the people who have every reason to be wary of it.”
I try to make the speaking side as straightforward as possible. Clear expectations, no diva behaviour, and enough prep that you know exactly what you are getting.
We talk about your audience, goals, worries and constraints. I ask a lot of practical questions: timing, room setup, how interactive you want things to be.
I send a clear outline: key points I will cover, suggested title and what people should leave with. You can feed back before anything is final.
On the day, I adjust slightly to the room’s energy and questions, but stay within the agreed boundaries. The tone is warm, honest and jargon-light.
If it’s useful, I can provide a short recap, reading list or prompt sheet for people who want to keep thinking about the topic afterwards.
We can mix and match depending on what your event needs. I am happy to say “no” if something is not a fit.
Structured talks with a clear narrative arc, space for lived experience and enough time for questions where possible.
Sitting alongside other voices to bring a grounded perspective on data, AI, access and routes into tech.
Interactive sessions with exercises, discussion and practical outputs people can use afterwards, not just notes they never look at again.
Essays, blog posts or short video contributions when a written or recorded format makes more sense than a live session.
Whether you are planning a conference, an internal away day or a small community event, I am happy to talk about what might work.
Here’s the easiest way to start:
A couple of lines about your event, audience and dates is enough. We can shape something together from there.
