The invitation to speak at Agile Saturday Tallinn came across just a month before the event, but at the right time for me to decide to join. The way it was arranged and the communication with the organizers were giving...
- 06 May 25
- 3 Min Read
Yes, we’re twins, and while Susanne and I might look (and sound) nearly identical, our approaches to presenting couldn’t be more different. Here’s how we learned to turn our differences into our biggest strength on the Agile stage. For more...
- 30 Apr 25
- 7 Min Read
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
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
