Public speaking that connects technology with people
A great talk does more than inform. It connects.
My public speaking engagements are designed for non-technical founders, business leaders, teams and communities.
I use real stories from a lifetime in technology leadership to make complex topics easier to understand.
The goal is simple: keep it practical, human and useful.
People should leave with ideas they can use straight away.
What makes my public speaking different
- Real stories: lessons from 35+ years across development, leadership and Fractional CTO work.
- People-first perspective: talks focus on how technology supports people and teams, not the other way around.
- Plain language: no jargon, no theatre, and no pretending every problem needs a new platform.
- Practical humour: enough to keep things human without turning the event into a comedy night.
- Actionable insights: attendees leave with takeaways they can apply straight away.
Public speaking topics I cover
Every talk is tailored to your audience, goals and event format.
Popular public speaking topics include:
- Leadership and mindset: leading through uncertainty and building trust.
- Fractional CTO support: when part-time technology leadership makes sense.
- Tech consulting: making digital transformation clear for non-technical leaders.
- Project management and Agile: practical lessons from Scrum and lean delivery.
- IT governance and strategy: balancing risk, compliance and growth.
- Innovation and culture: building teams that learn, adapt and improve.
Audience and Event Types
I speak at a wide range of events, including:
- Startup meetups focused on founders and early teams.
- Corporate workshops and team offsites.
- Conferences and trade shows, including keynotes and panels.
- Educational institutions looking to inspire students and emerging leaders.
- Community events that make technology more approachable.
How a public speaking engagement works
Booking a talk is straightforward:
- Initial discussion: share your goals, audience, event format and theme.
- Customisation: I shape the talk to suit the audience and setting.
- Delivery: the session is practical, engaging and interactive where it fits the format.
- Follow-up: I can provide materials and answer questions after the event.
Benefits of a public speaking session
- Fresh ideas: give your team useful lessons and renewed momentum.
- Better understanding: bridge the gap between technology and non-technical audiences.
- Stronger credibility: bring in a speaker with real-world technology leadership experience.
- Better decisions: help people think more clearly about change, risk and delivery.
- Ongoing conversations: spark useful discussion after the event.
- Stronger culture: align teams around shared values and practical action.
Iain’s talks are designed to invite reflection as well as action.
The goal is not to impress people with complexity. It is to make useful ideas easier to discuss, remember and apply.
Frequently asked questions about public speaking
I speak about leadership, tech consulting, project management, IT governance, strategy, innovation and culture.
Each talk is shaped to suit your audience.
Keynotes usually run for 45 to 60 minutes.
Workshops and seminars can be half-day or full-day sessions.
Yes.
Share your goals, audience and event format, and I will shape the talk around them.
Yes.
Workshops can include exercises, discussion and Q&A.
Fees vary based on length, location, preparation and format.
Contact me with your event details and I can provide a quote.
Local Brisbane engagements may not incur travel costs.
For other locations, travel and accommodation are usually billed separately.
Booking at least four to six weeks ahead is recommended.
This gives enough time to shape the talk properly.
Yes.
I am based in Brisbane, but I can travel for selected events.
Usually, yes.
Recording should be agreed in advance so expectations are clear.
I combine technical experience with storytelling, humour and a people-first approach.
The aim is to make technology easier to understand and act on.
Make your next event more useful and memorable
A memorable talk can shift mindsets and start better conversations.
My public speaking engagements combine technology experience, human stories and practical advice.
If you want your audience to leave clearer, more confident and ready to act, let’s talk.
