Speaking Topics

I never fulfilled my early 20s dream of becoming a famous actor, but it’s still pretty cool that I can channel my love of the stage into keynote speaking. I’ve given talks to crowds all over the world, from New York to Lima to Stockholm to Zoom, and every time I find it pretty incredible that 30 minutes can change lives, careers, companies, and maybe in some butterfly-effect-kind-of-way, the world. 

If you’re interested in booking me for one of the talks below, reach out. 

Topic 1
What Work Should Be:
Designing work as a source of joy—one of many in our lives

I’ve got the “Sunday Scaries.”

Ugh, Mondays are the worst.

Is it only Wednesday?

TGIF!

It’s a refrain so common we don’t bother to question it. Kids don’t make it to 2nd grade without picking up the tune. But why should it be that way? Why should we wish away 5/7ths of our lives until we retire? 

We don’t need to continue working as we have been. We don’t need to spend Saturdays recovering from work and Sundays preparing for it. We don’t need to disappoint our families and friends because the only energy we have for them is what’s left over after work takes its share. We don’t need to wish away our time while shortening it—haven’t you heard that sitting is the new smoking? We don’t need to dress up in suits and business masks, pretending and performing and dreading the thing that should fulfill us. It’s not necessary, and it’s not good. There are other ways to build our lives and organizations, if only we are brave enough to try. 

In this interactive keynote, Bree will explore how work has come to get a bad rap, how it can be an impact-producing AND joy-producing endeavor, and how we can better design our organizations and our lives. Bree will share her ten principles of what work should be, as well as research, client stories, and practical wisdom for applying the principles—so we can all make the most of our days.

Topic 2
How to Lead Change:
What wine corks teach us about resistance, loss, and transformation

Organizational change is just individual change at scale. And so to transform a company, an industry, or the world, we must first understand change at the human level.

In this interactive keynote, Bree will explore resistance to change, as illustrated by real client stories and case studies from the wine industry. She’ll share the six types of loss employees experience during change and offer a framework for leading teams through authentic transformation to successful change.

I never fulfilled my early 20s dream of becoming a famous actor, but it’s still pretty cool that I can channel my love of the stage into keynote speaking. I’ve given talks to crowds all over the world, from New York to Lima to Stockholm to Zoom, and every time I find it pretty incredible that 30 minutes can change lives, careers, companies, and maybe in some butterfly-effect-kind-of-way, the world. 

If you’re interested in booking me for one of the talks below, reach out. 

Testimonials:

Don’t believe me? Here’s what some clients etc. have had to say afterwards etc. Content TK

  • Bree is the future. Best talk I’ve seen in a decade.

    Tony Markovski, Chief Innovation Officer, Plexal

  • "Bree has a gift of getting to the core of human emotions that drive change and inspiring teams to create a culture of inclusivity, transparency and innovation."

    Melisa Goldie, Chief Marketing Officer, Calvin Klein

  • "Bree has an outstanding delivery on stage – she is able to convince even the most skeptical executive about the value of having a fluid culture within their organization!"

    Hernan Carranza, Chief Innovation Officer, Intercorp

  • "Bree spoke at one event and I have been talking about it for months. Bree is simply amazing!!!!"

    Hillary Black, CEO, Kay & Black

  • I heard Bree addressing a media & creative business audience in London in Summer 2018 and was immediately bowled over! She spoke about defining and meeting your own “North Star”. Rather than discuss the destination or end-goal, Bree spoke about the journey and how to tackle the ups, downs and changes of direction on any business or personal journey you take. Her openness, honesty, and understanding of the challenges and ambiguities along the way were truly refreshing.

    Dan Benedict, Chief Client Officer, Maxus, WPP

  • "Bree is a fabulous leader, and we continue to invite Bree to our 4A’s events to share her wisdom and insights. Bree is always one of the favorite speakers based on the knowledge she conveys and the approach she takes discussing subjects. Often, Bree discusses change- a scary word for most. She understands how to express the concepts of change and organizational design in a safe and accessible way allowing the audience to engage and embrace her guidance."

    Marla Kaplowitz, President and CEO, American Association of Advertising Agencies

  • Bree was a delight to work with through Opus. She lifted the day with her bright, humorous and human approach. The audience loved her, and even those on our AV team - who watch speakers day in and day out - commented that her delivery was one of the best they’d ever seen!

    Alison Merifield, Head of Client Services, Mirum

  • Bree’s ability to bring a group of senior leaders together and get them to focus is very impressive. She intimately understands the needs and challenges of teams undergoing change and inspires actionable and meaningful next steps.

    Michael Law, EVP, Managing Director, Amplifi | Dentsu Aegis Network

  • The audience feedback alone is a testament to how well Bree did. Bree has a knack for making a group feel comfortable with being vulnerable, which creates such a welcoming and collaborative environment. Having planned many events, I know how important this part is, how often it's overlooked by most, and how difficult it is to get right. She’s great at it!

    Derek Baynton, Co-founder at Offsite Camp

What People Are Saying

 

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“It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.”

— Quote Source

“It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.”

— Quote Source

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  • Dream it.

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    It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

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    It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

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