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Mastercard
Nov
16

Mastercard

  • Thursday, November 16, 2023
  • 3:00 PM 4:30 PM
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Mastercard

Private event

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Tent Talks
Oct
16

Tent Talks

  • Monday, October 16, 2023
  • 3:00 PM 4:30 PM
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Tent Talks

Chicago Camps

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Aquent
Aug
22

Aquent

  • Tuesday, August 22, 2023
  • 12:00 PM 1:30 PM
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Aquent Leaders Circle

Fireside Chat
Private Event

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Coforma
Jul
14

Coforma

  • Friday, July 14, 2023
  • 12:00 PM 1:30 PM
  • Google Calendar ICS

Coforma

Fireside Chat with CEO, Eduardo Ortiz
Private Event

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Infobeans NYC
Jun
20

Infobeans NYC

  • Tuesday, June 20, 2023
  • 5:30 PM 7:30 PM
  • Google Calendar ICS

InfoBeans

Fireside Chat
New York, NY

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Mind The Product AMA
May
31

Mind The Product AMA

  • Wednesday, May 31, 2023
  • 12:00 PM 1:00 PM
  • Google Calendar ICS

Mind the Product

The Leader’s Journey AMA
Online

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Google
Dec
13
Training

Google

  • Monday, December 13, 2021
  • 12:00 PM 1:00 PM
  • Google Calendar ICS

Google team homesite

Fireside chat

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Mind The Product AMA
Mar
17
to Mar 18

Mind The Product AMA

  • Wed, Mar 17, 2021 1:00 PM Thu, Mar 18, 2021 2:00 PM
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Mind the Product Leadership Circle

Fireside Chat about Story Driven Leadership
Online

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Leading Design Festival
Mar
2
to Mar 4

Leading Design Festival

  • Tue, Mar 2, 2021 9:00 AM Thu, Mar 4, 2021 10:00 AM
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Leading Design Festival

Masterclass: Map Your Leadership Journey

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Leadership by Design
Aug
6

Leadership by Design

  • Thursday, August 6, 2020
  • 2:00 PM 3:00 PM
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Leadership by Design Conference

Panel: The Coach and the CEO

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Interaction Design Association
May
21

Interaction Design Association

  • Thursday, May 21, 2020
  • 7:00 PM 8:00 PM
  • Google Calendar ICS

Interaction Design Association

Panel: Embracing Remote Leadership

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IAC
Mar
13
to Mar 17

IAC

  • Wed, Mar 13, 2019 9:00 AM Sun, Mar 17, 2019 10:00 AM
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Information Architecture Conference

Keynote: Own Your Story
Orlando, FL

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Verizon
Dec
7

Verizon

  • Friday, December 7, 2018
  • 9:00 AM 10:00 AM
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Verizon

Private Event
Basking Ridge, NJ

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UX Y’all
Nov
9

UX Y’all

  • Friday, November 9, 2018
  • 9:00 AM 10:00 AM
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UX Y’all Conference

Keynote
Raleigh, NC

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Mind The Product SF
Jul
16
to Jul 17

Mind The Product SF

  • Mon, Jul 16, 2018 9:30 AM Tue, Jul 17, 2018 10:30 AM
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Mind the Product SF

Full day workshop
San Francisco, CA

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An Event Apart Boston
Jun
25
to Jun 27

An Event Apart Boston

  • Mon, Jun 25, 2018 9:30 AM Wed, Jun 27, 2018 10:30 AM
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An Event Apart Boston

Presentation
Boston, MA

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Generate NYC
Apr
25
to Apr 27

Generate NYC

  • Wed, Apr 25, 2018 11:00 AM Fri, Apr 27, 2018 12:00 PM
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Generate Conference

Keynote
New York, NY

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An Event Apart Denver
Dec
12

An Event Apart Denver

  • Tuesday, December 12, 2017
  • 9:30 AM 10:30 AM
  • Google Calendar ICS

An Event Apart Denver

60 Minute session
Denver, CO

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Capital One
Nov
6
to Nov 7
Training

Capital One

  • Mon, Nov 6, 2017 11:00 AM Tue, Nov 7, 2017 12:00 PM
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Capital One Digital Transformation Summit

Private keynote + workshop
Richmond, VA

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An Event Apart
Oct
31

An Event Apart

  • Tuesday, October 31, 2017
  • 9:30 AM 10:30 AM
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An Event Apart SF

60 Minute session
San Francisco, CA

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PPP Design Leadership Conference
Aug
10

PPP Design Leadership Conference

  • Thursday, August 10, 2017
  • 9:30 AM 10:30 AM
  • Google Calendar ICS

PPP Design Leadership Conference

45 minute talk
Chicago, IL

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Google
Jul
19
Training

Google

  • Wednesday, July 19, 2017
  • 9:30 AM 10:30 AM
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Google Off-site Retreat

Private workshop
Santa Cruz, CA

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Unternehmertum Innovation Center
Jun
8
Training

Unternehmertum Innovation Center

  • Thursday, June 8, 2017
  • 9:00 AM 10:00 AM
  • Lausanne Switzerland (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Unternehmertum Innovation Center

Private workshop (BMW, Bosch+)
Munich, Germany

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Google
Jun
1
Training

Google

  • Thursday, June 1, 2017
  • 9:30 AM 10:30 AM
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Google Leadership Retreat

Private workshop
Napa Valley, CA

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Manchester
May
3

Manchester

  • Wednesday, May 3, 2017
  • 9:00 AM 10:00 AM
  • Lausanne Switzerland (map)
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UXitC Manchester

Keynote + workshop
Manchester, England

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Keynote + Workshop
May
2

Keynote + Workshop

  • Tuesday, May 2, 2017
  • 9:00 AM 10:00 AM
  • Lausanne Switzerland (map)
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Logitech Company-wide Event

Keynote + workshop
Lausanne, Switzerland

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FBTB
Apr
27

FBTB

  • Thursday, April 27, 2017
  • 9:00 AM 10:00 AM
  • Lausanne Switzerland (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

From Business to Buttons

Presentation + workshop
Stockholm, Sweden

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IxD 2017
Feb
5

IxD 2017

  • Sunday, February 5, 2017
  • 9:00 AM 10:00 AM
  • Lausanne Switzerland (map)
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Interaction 2017

Workshop
New York, NY

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O'Reilly
Dec
8

O'Reilly

  • Thursday, December 8, 2016
  • 9:00 AM 10:00 AM
  • Lausanne Switzerland (map)
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O’Reilly

Public Workshop
Boston, MA

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Confab HE
Nov
15

Confab HE

  • Tuesday, November 15, 2016
  • 9:00 AM 10:00 AM
  • Lausanne Switzerland (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Confab Higher Ed

Workshop
Philadelphia, PA

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The Art of the Full Stop
The Art of the Full Stop

I've been trying to teach my oldest how to ride a bike for YEARS to no avail. It turns out that we were all teaching him how to ride...when what he really needed to learn was how to stop.

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It’s Finally Here! 🎤🎤🎤
It’s Finally Here! 🎤🎤🎤

You begged for it. I made it happen :)

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CEOs Don’t Read and Other Neurodiversity Stories
CEOs Don’t Read and Other Neurodiversity Stories

Did you know that 25-40% of CEOs are dyslexic? Neither did I until I started working with them.

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Who are your heroes?
Who are your heroes?

Next time you’re stuck, look to your heroes to unlock your superpowers.

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Do You Suffer From Duck Syndrome?
Do You Suffer From Duck Syndrome?

You’re not alone.

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Are you a victim, villain, or hero?
Are you a victim, villain, or hero?

The best answer is none of the above.

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The Leader's Journey Is a #1 Bestseller!
The Leader's Journey Is a #1 Bestseller!

Here's to more unconventional, thoughtful, intentional leadership moving the world forward...we sure as hell need it right now 💥.

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Why Coaches Give Crappy Advice—And What To Do About It
Why Coaches Give Crappy Advice—And What To Do About It

The best coaches help you figure out what YOU need to do in the most informed way possible, without wasting too much time, energy, or money on the wrong things. It’s a balancing act. But it works.

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Uncovering Leadership Blindspots With Founder and Investor Barry O'Reilly
Uncovering Leadership Blindspots With Founder and Investor Barry O'Reilly

On this live stream, Donna Lichaw, author of the bestselling book “The Leader’s Journey”. Donna will guide us through a transformative journey, helping high-growth CEOs, tech executives, and senior leadership teams overcome these obstacles and make a positive impact on the world. 💪

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Find Out Who You Are...And Do It On Purpose
Find Out Who You Are...And Do It On Purpose

When you know who you are, know what lights you up, and bring others along on your journey, that's when you create the foundation for making the impact you want to make at work and in life.

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The Leader's Journey is out now!
The Leader's Journey is out now!

Being a great leader isn’t easy. But it can be easily learned.

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How To Lead Like a Superhero
How To Lead Like a Superhero

What change are you making in the world today? Why? And how?

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What Grit at Work Really Means
What Grit at Work Really Means

No. Grit is not about sleeping under your desk.

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Product Thinking Podcast with Melissa Perri
Product Thinking Podcast with Melissa Perri

I recently joined Melissa Perri to talk about how I help leaders and executives answer questions like, “how do I get my team excited to show up to work every day?”

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The Joy Workout
The Joy Workout

If you’re teetering on the edge of burnout, do this.

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Why Owning Your Story as a Leader Is Not Enough
Why Owning Your Story as a Leader Is Not Enough

Because you can’t always see what you can’t see.

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Story Driven 1:1s: How to Build Heroes Across Your Organization
Story Driven 1:1s: How to Build Heroes Across Your Organization

Whether you are the CEO or a front-line manager, 1:1s are essential for getting the best work out of the folks who directly report to you. Here is a brief overview of what has worked best for my clients when having manager 1:1s.

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It's Time To Be A Hero! New Book Alert
It's Time To Be A Hero! New Book Alert

It’s official! I’m writing my next book.

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Podcast: Be The Hero of Your Own Story
Podcast: Be The Hero of Your Own Story

Recently Andrew Chamberlain had me on The Creative Writer's Toolbelt podcast title to discuss how to be the hero of your own story as a leader. In this podcast, I share many of my secrets that I use with clients to help them be more super.

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Rock The Kanban: In Defense of Owning Your Cliffhangers
Rock The Kanban: In Defense of Owning Your Cliffhangers

If you’re overwhelmed by All The Things you need to do, do this. You’ll feel better.

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How to Beat Burnout as a Leader: A Story
How to Beat Burnout as a Leader: A Story

If you find yourself feeling burnt out, think like a storyteller and act like a story-maker. Less soap opera. More adventure tale.

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3 Things Every Founder Should Know
3 Things Every Founder Should Know

I love working with founders. If you're a founder looking for an executive coach, I'll save you the trouble and sum it all up for you…

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How to Amplify Your Leadership Superpowers
How to Amplify Your Leadership Superpowers

One of my clients was recently surprised that I knew her superpowers without giving her an assessment or working with her 40h/wk (like her colleagues who worked with her for months or years to ID the same 3 superpowers). It's my job to figure this out! Here's how…

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Emotional Intelligence for Distributed Teams
Emotional Intelligence for Distributed Teams

In this LinkedIn live conversation, I talk with fellow executive coach and collaborator Stacey Staaterman about how distributed teams can strengthen their emotional intelligence so they can more effectively move forward and get things done.

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Recap Your Journey: 2020 Edition
Recap Your Journey: 2020 Edition

I originally shared this with my mailing list. I got so many responses from people telling me how helpful it was that I decided to share it more publicly.

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Mastering Remote Leadership
Mastering Remote Leadership

I recently participated in a panel discussion about remote leadership along with Radhika Nayak, SVP of Product at Kinesso, and Michele Tepper, Senior Design Manager at Salesforce. This conversation is good! Here you go.

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When a Lemon is Just a Lemon
When a Lemon is Just a Lemon

When life hands you lemons, you have lemons. And maybe that’s just OK.

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The Art of Email
The Art of Email

As a leader, one of your most important jobs is to get people to listen to you so that they will take action. It’s hard to do and even harder to do when you’re remote and your team is distributed around the globe. Here are some tips.

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Backcast Your Future
Backcast Your Future

If you want to save time and energy and ultimately create a vision and a plan that excites you more than a daunting goals list, all you have to do is write your story by starting at the end and working your way back. Here’s how.

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How to Make The Case for an Executive Coach
How to Make The Case for an Executive Coach

All of my clients who ask work to financially support coaching get full support. Not just executives. Middle managers, too. All you have to do is ask. It sound daunting, but it’s totally doable. Here’s what I’ve seen work.

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