Speaking

Talks that send leaders back to work with decisions.

Every session connects the framework from Decarbonization That Works to two decades of implementation across buildings, operations, government, and carbon markets.

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My experience spans enterprise decarbonization, infrastructure, public policy, and advisory work. I bring those perspectives together to help audiences understand complex challenges, see the connections, and identify a practical path forward.

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Signature Topics

Signature talks, one throughline.

Decarbonization That Works: From Targets to Results

The five-part framework leaders use to move from commitments to implemented, measured programs.

Audience takeaways

· A method for deciding what to do first
· How to fund decarbonization inside real capital plans
· What verified progress actually looks like

The Implementation Gap: Why Climate Strategies Stall

The organizational, financial, and operational reasons good strategies never reach an asset, and how to fix them.

Audience takeaways

· The four most common failure points
· Where ownership and governance break down
· How to restart a stalled program

The Translator: From the Boiler Room to the Boardroom

Translating technical reality into executive decisions, and executive intent into work crews can execute.

Audience takeaways

· How to make technical trade-offs legible to leadership
· Metrics executives can act on
· Bridging operations and strategy

The Infrastructure Transition: Prioritize Investments

A decision framework for ranking initiatives by impact, cost, feasibility, and business value.

Audience takeaways

· A repeatable prioritization method
· Where the highest-return work usually hides
· How to defend the sequence to a CFO

The Carbon Economy: Credibility in Carbon Markets and Climate Claims

What holds up under scrutiny across compliance markets, voluntary markets, RECs, removals, and MRV.

Audience takeaways

· How to evaluate instrument quality
· Claims that create risk
· Building a defensible environmental asset strategy

Better Decisions, Stronger Results

A practical framework for prioritizing investments and delivering measurable outcomes.

Building Resilience Into Everyday Decisions

Integrating reliability, risk management, and long-term value into everyday decisions.

Finding Hidden Value Across Energy, Water, and Resources

Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and performance across systems.

Zero-Energy Buildings at Conventional Cost

Using integrated design, procurement, and implementation to improve building performance.

Formats

Choose the format that fits.

Keynote

30–60 minutes for conferences, summits, and company events.

Executive Briefing

A focused session with leadership on priorities, risks, and decisions.

Private Corporate Workshop

A working session for an organization’s team to establish priorities and next steps.

International Engagement

Keynotes, workshops, and briefings for international audiences.

Panel & Moderation

Panel participation or moderation that keeps the conversation concrete.

Executive Workshops

Workshops apply the five-step methodology to:

· Organizational and municipal priorities
· Energy, water, waste, and infrastructure opportunities
· Investment prioritization
· Operational risk and resilience
· Implementation planning and measurable outcomes

Executive Teams

Boards of Directors

Infrastructure and Climate Investors

Developers and Operators

Energy and Sustainability Leaders

Government and Institutions

Selected Organizations

“These are the real conversations we need to be having.”
Houston Skyline Rotary

“Very insightful, detailed, and well communicated.”
Prince George's County Planning Director

“Excellent presentation, a holistic conversation, with understandable and factual science.”
Lighting Design Lab

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