Our Stories about Leadership, culture and success

Our stories about leadership, culture, and success often feel permanent—until we realize they echo the past. The same narratives. The same assumptions. The same patterns, repeated.

I know this because I bring stories from the boardrooms, the beauty salon, and the conference's side conversations; these stories connect with so many people when I am on the stage. No matter where I am, I see it: People holding onto the old script, believing that change is out of their hands.

Organizations often mistake tradition for strength. They celebrate a culture that works for some but alienates others. A truly strong culture isn’t about maintaining the status quo—it’s about evolving to ensure that everyone can thrive.

One conversation that stuck with me was a leader questioning whether their company needed to change at all. Not because they were against it, but because they thought their culture was already strong. But strength isn’t just about stability—it’s about adaptability. And when you lose diverse perspectives, you lose innovation, engagement, and ultimately, success.

These are the kinds of stories I bring to the stage—real moments from real people navigating leadership, culture, and change. Stories that challenge the way we think about workplace dynamics and what it truly means to build an environment where everyone can thrive.

The narratives that shape today’s workplace won’t be the same tomorrow unless we choose to rewrite them.