Speaking
Keynotes that leave leaders with a framework, not just a feeling
Engineering-grade thinking, doctoral research and two decades of operating experience, delivered with honesty about what it takes to lead when it is hard.
Keynote topics
Three talks, each tailored to the room
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Engineering Scalability: building organizations that grow without breaking
Why most growing companies stall on broken systems rather than bad ideas, and how to design the operating architecture that lets revenue scale faster than headcount.
Your audience leaves with
- A simple way to find the constraint in any operation
- When to automate, and when automation just moves the mess
- How to package what works so it survives growth
Best for: Founders, CEOs and scale-up leadership teams
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Evidence-Based Management: what research says about software team velocity
Drawing on doctoral research into software team efficiency, a practical look at why adding engineers often slows delivery and what to measure instead.
Your audience leaves with
- The hidden cost of coordination as teams grow
- Flow measures that do not require micromanagement
- An audit leaders can run with their teams next sprint
Best for: CTOs, engineering leaders and product organizations
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Leading Through Adversity: clarity when life does not cooperate
A personal talk about how clear principles guide decisions under severe pressure, and why the measure of success is the opportunities it creates for others.
Your audience leaves with
- Decision principles that hold under stress
- Building organizations anchored in empathy
- Turning achievement into lasting opportunity
Best for: Leadership summits, associations and company all-hands
Formats
Ways to bring Ken to your event
Keynote
A focused talk for conferences, summits and company events.
Workshop
A working session where a leadership team applies the frameworks to its own operation.
Fireside or panel
A guided conversation on scale, research and resilience.
Podcast
Software team velocity traps, lead generation pipelines and leading through adversity.
Planning details
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can. Share your date, location and audience in the form below and you will hear back about availability.
Can the talk be tailored to our audience?
Yes. Every keynote is adapted to the industry, the audience and the outcome you want them to leave with.
Is there a speaker one-sheet and video?
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Booking
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