There I was, overthinking in my hotel room in Helsinki, questioning every decision that led me to this moment.Who on earth would listen to my keynote?What was I thinking?Give me a regular talk any day—those 30-minute slots where the expectations...
- 08 Apr 25
- 5 Min Read
Facilitating Agile Culture Transformation in a Hybrid World Recently, I had the incredible opportunity to participate as a speaker at the Agile International Conference in Miami, where I presented my session “Facilitating Agile Culture Transformation in a Hybrid World.” ...
- 02 Apr 25
- 6 Min Read
I just realized the other day that I’ve made a public speaking pivot without really explaining it clearly nor exploring the why behind it. So, here it is. Background I’ve been presenting around software development, quality, agile, and leadership topics...
- 11 Mar 25
- 3 Min Read
Building the Workshop Together Before you start reading, take one minute in silence to answer this question: what do you think about when you read the following words? mindful team coaching bricks That question was the starting point of our...
- 03 Mar 25
- 5 Min Read
You’ve all seen them. A conference puts out a generic Call for Speakers or Call for Papers with a link to a website. Then perhaps sends a few email reminders and posts about the upcoming deadline. The expectation is that...
- 04 Feb 25
- 3 Min Read
For years, I dreamed of speaking at Agile By Example in Warsaw. It’s one of Poland’s largest conferences focused on Agility, running since 2011. After a few attempts to join, I finally attended in 2023 a Dojo event with my...
- 28 Jan 25
- 7 Min Read
Practice-Reflect-Adapt: The Preparation Preparing for my talk at the conference was like riding a rollercoaster of practice, reflection, and adaptation. Initially, my presentation felt like a jigsaw puzzle missing a key piece—a clear, cohesive message. After several iterations and feedback...
- 21 Jan 25
- 4 Min Read
Public speaking wasn’t always my thing. In fact, I’ve had stage fright since I was young, and the thought of standing in the spotlight still gives me the jitters. But over time, I realized that the Agile community is a...
- 14 Jan 25
- 7 Min Read
Obeya coming through! Engaging an Agile Style. Here we are, the Obeya Association, adding a new (and yet old!) concept to the Agile stage. This is what Bart Bongers and Dolf Reijnders have been doing since 2020, when they founded...
- 07 Jan 25
- 6 Min Read
Dear Agile Gatherings friends, as we approach the end of the year, we reflect on a year filled with insightful events, collaborative efforts, and the continuous improvement of our Agile community. Your dedication to advancing Agile practices has been truly...
- 23 Dec 24
- 2 Min Read
