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
Embracing Neurodivergent Strenghts 🔥 Growing up neurodivergent came with its own set of challenges, and one of the hardest was struggling with reading comprehension when asked to read out loud. Teachers would ask us to read passages and then answer...
- 19 Feb 25
- 3 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
As a business consultant, I facilitate teams of teams in international organisations as an Agile Coach. Next to that, I had an awesome experience earlier this year. Together with Anita Kalmane-Boot I had the opportunity to lead the Speaker Focus...
- 12 Nov 24
- 6 Min Read
The theme of #Agile2024 Agile Alliance Europe in Manchester is experimentation. I presented my case study on it and at Agile at the Beach. So the theme perfectly aligned with my talk: “Don’t Go Chasing Waterfalls, Stick to the Experiments...
- 05 Nov 24
- 5 Min Read
Allen Jellas teaches about using attendees feedback to make your event more Agile… Our brain is wired evolutionary that it is going to trigger either a threat (negative response) or a reward (positive response). Feeling threatened blocks our creativity, reduces...
- 15 Oct 24
- 3 Min Read
