Keynote Talks that Bring AI to Life for Managers and Teams
Hi, I’m Nicolle. I’m your ambassador to AI in the workplace:
10+ years of speaking engagements across countless industries
Experience speaking across 5 countries
7 years building AI products
4 career changes and a lifetime of upskilling
One book published on Upskilling for AI
Best piece of feedback: “I can’t believe you made this fun”
Virtual keynotes that stand out
Don’t settle for AI talks that put your audience to sleep
Designed to answer the questions your managers are already asking
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What’s changing, what’s hype, and how to spot real opportunities to improve work.
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Building the skills and confidence to experiment with AI, coach teams, and set safe standards for use.
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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.
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Why AI experiments stall without manager involvement, and how to guide adoption at scale.
Porto Business School, Alumni Weekend, 2025
“Your talk, Curious Conversations in the Age of AI, was the perfect way to close the first day — inspiring, thought-provoking, and truly aligned with the spirit of the event.”
Built for leaders who need to understand AI in the context of real work, not technical jargon.
Managers who want to make AI part of everyday leadership and decision-making.
L&D Leaders tasked with equipping managers to guide AI adoption across teams.
HR Leaders who need to prepare managers to support employee development and career transitions in an AI-driven workplace.
Executives & Senior Leaders who want to connect AI strategy to frontline manager enablement.
AI Portland, AI Literacy in the Workplace Talk 2024
“Nicolle was everything I wanted her to be. Her pragmatic approach to AI resonates. She gave the audience permission to be skeptical, but also to explore and play.”
AI Keynote non-technical leaders: Curious Conversations in the Age of AI
Curiosity isn’t just a soft skill: it’s a leadership strategy.
In this high-energy keynote, I show leaders how to turn curiosity into a practical tool for driving AI adoption across non-technical teams.
Attendees learn how to ask better questions, spark team experimentation, and build a culture where AI isn’t just explored, it’s actually used.
What makes my AI at Work talks different
Most AI keynotes focus on the technology. They’re flashy, full of predictions, and often leave managers wondering “But what do I actually do with this?”
My keynotes are built differently:
Practical, not technical. I translate AI concepts into plain language managers can act on immediately.
Workplace-first. Every example comes from real workflows — communication, coaching, decision-making, and collaboration.
Manager-centered. Instead of asking managers to “catch up,” I show how they can lead adoption and set the tone for their teams.
Grounded in learning. With a background in L&D and upskilling, I connect AI to manager development, not just future trends.
The result: your audience walks away with the confidence and clarity to start using AI in their leadership, not just talking about it.