Principle-driven,
battle-tested.
Blake’s Keynote Speaking Topics
Blake’s
Speaking Topics
Blake delivers practical, action-oriented guidance for technology leaders, executives, and emerging professionals. With 20+ years building security and technology programs, Blake shares the frameworks and strategies that work.
He combines deep technical expertise with executive strategy, translating complex technology challenges into clear business decisions. Audiences leave with real tools, not theory.
Leading Through Transparency: Building Trust in Technology Organizations
Many leaders make the mistake of hiding information to maintain control. Blake shows how radical transparency – sharing context, admitting uncertainty, and making decisions visible – builds the trust that accelerates everything in high-performing organizations.
The Curiosity Advantage: Why the Best Leaders Ask Better Questions
The best leaders don’t have all the answers – they just ask better questions. Blake challenges conventional leadership wisdom and shows why relentless curiosity, not certainty, drives innovation and prevents the complacency that kills organizations.
Radical Candor Without Corporate BS: Communication That Works
Technology leaders waste time sugarcoating feedback and dancing around problems. Blake delivers practical frameworks for saying what needs to be said, having uncomfortable conversations that strengthen relationships, and building teams where honesty is the norm.
From Technical Expert to Strategic Leader: Making the Leap
The transition from technical contributor to strategic leader is where so many professionals get stuck. Blake shares the frameworks for moving from “how does this work” to “why does this matter to the business,” and how to build influence when technical expertise alone isn’t enough.
The Experience
Built for high-impact professionals, every session is designed for immediate implementation. Attendees leave with tools they can apply NOW, whether they’re building their first program, advancing their career, or learning to communicate technical risk to non-technical stakeholders. Blake’s delivery is direct, transparent, and focused on effectiveness. If it’s not actionable, it doesn’t make the cut.
Keynotes
High-impact presentations for conferences, company events, and association meetings. Blake delivers concentrated value that energizes audiences and provides immediate takeaways.
Workshops
Deep-dive sessions with interactive exercises, group discussions, and hands-on framework application. Participants leave with customized strategies for their specific challenges.
Custom Sessions
Tailored sessions designed around your organization’s specific challenges, goals, and audience needs.
