Speaking

I speak at conferences and events about design leadership, team building, and the craft of product design.

Config 2024

Scaling Design: From Startup to Big Tech and Back

A candid look at how design practice evolves as companies scale from 10 to 10,000 people, and what happens when you take those lessons back to smaller teams.

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Leading Design Conference

The Coach's Mindset: Leading Design Teams Without Ego

How adopting a coaching mindset transformed the way I lead design organizations and helped my teams do their best work.

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UX Research Summit

Designing for Trust at Global Scale

Lessons from building trust-centered experiences at Airbnb, where every design decision impacts millions of hosts and guests worldwide.

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Design Matters

From IC to VP: The Transitions Nobody Prepares You For

The uncomfortable truths about transitioning from hands-on design work to managing managers, and how to navigate each leap.

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Spotify Design Talks

Building Design Culture in Distributed Teams

Practical strategies for maintaining a strong design culture when your team is spread across time zones and continents.

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I speak at conferences, company offsites, and design team events. Topics include design leadership, scaling design teams, and building design culture.

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