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Nobody else can have.

Keynotes and workshops on PMO governance, AI oversight and leading through disruption, for audiences from front-line delivery teams to boards and agency leadership.

Signature sessions

Strategic focus areas. Flexible formats.

Every topic can be delivered as a high-impact keynote, a half-day working session, or an immersive full-day intensive. Keynotes and workshops on PMO governance, AI oversight, enterprise technology, and leading through disruption is customized to your organization’s specific priorities prior to every engagement, ensuring no two presentations are ever identical.

Keynote · 60–90 min

Can You Show an Auditor Who Approved That AI Tool?

The governance gap almost every organization now has and few can see. What auditors are beginning to ask, what evidence they expect, and the four artefacts that answer them.

Audience: executives, PMO leaders, risk and audit

Keynote · 60–90 min

The PMO That Governs Instead of Reports

Why most project offices are trusted with the status update but not the decision, and the specific structural changes that shift a PMO from administration to authority.

Audience: PMO leaders, delivery organizations

Workshop · Half or full day

Leading Through Disruption With Purpose

Servant leadership and the Know Your WHY methodology applied to teams under sustained change. Practical, participative, and built around the room’s actual situation.

Audience: leadership teams, associations, conferences

Workshop · Full day

Designing Governance That Survives Pressure

Decision rights, intake discipline, capacity modelling and stage-gate authority, built as working artefacts the team leaves with, not slides.

Audience: PMO teams, corporate and agency

Investment

Published, so you can plan

A published floor filters unqualified enquiries without capping the ceiling. Travel and accommodation are billed at cost for engagements outside the Pacific Northwest.
Virtual keynote · 60 minutes
$7,500
Association or regional keynote
$12,500
Corporate or agency keynote
$17,500
Half-day workshop
$20,000
Full-day workshop or symposium
$27,500

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SIGNATURE SPEAKING TRACKS & SESSIONS

TRACK 1: AI, TECHNOLOGY & DIGITAL GOVERNANCE

Keynote · 60–90 min

Can You Show an Auditor Who Approved That AI Tool?

The governance gap almost every organization now has and few can see. What auditors are beginning to ask, what evidence they expect, and the four essential artifacts needed to pass compliance without choking innovation.

Audience: Executives, PMO Leaders, Risk & Audit Teams

Keynote or Interactive Workshop

Current Trends & Future Strategies for Project Teams

A deep dive into how generative AI, automated software, and predictive analytics are reshaping end-to-end project execution. Attendees learn how to leverage AI-driven insights to catch risks early, accelerate delivery schedules, and thrive in a digital-first environment.

Audience: Project Managers, Technology Leaders, Agile Teams

Keynote or Breakout Session

Big Data & RPA: A Compass for Automated PM

Bridges advanced automation with business strategy. Instead of relying on lagging historical reports, learn how to establish real-time data governance, build cross-departmental alignment, and safely integrate Robotic Process Automation (RPA) into daily operations.

Audience: Data Analysts, Program Managers, IT Director

Keynote · 60–90 min

Disrupting the Status Quo: The Impact of Fintech & the "ABCDs"

Breaks down the major shifts driving modern banking: Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, Cloud computing, and Data analytics. Provides a realistic roadmap to modernize legacy infrastructure while mitigating risk and meeting strict compliance standards.

Audience: Banking Executives, Financial Services Leaders, Enterprise Strategists

TRACK 2: PMO EXCELLENCE & ENTERPRISE GOVERNANCE

Keynote · 60–90 min

The PMO That Governs Instead of Reports

Why most project offices are trusted with status updates but ignored during strategy decisions. Outlines the specific structural and cultural shifts required to elevate a PMO from administrative overhead to strategic authority.

Audience: PMO Directors, VPs of Transformation, Delivery Leaders

Keynote or Workshop

Building a High-Performing PMO: Strategies for Success

A practical blueprint for designing a PMO that finishes projects on time and under budget. Covers defining PMO purpose, establishing clear intake rules, building leadership trust, and tracking high-impact performance metrics over time

Audience: PMO Setup Teams, Enterprise Architects, Operations Executives

Full-Day Intensive Workshop

Designing Governance That Survives Pressure

A hands-on working session on decision rights, intake discipline, capacity modeling, and stage-gate authority. Participants leave with functional, working governance frameworks tailored to their organization’s actual operational environment.

Audience: Corporate & Public Agency PMO Teams

TRACK 3: EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP & DISRUPTION

Keynote · Signature Session

Know Your Leadership Compass: Lead with Passion & Purpose

Command-and-control leadership fails in remote and hybrid environments. Grounded in Dr. Godard’s Know Your WHY framework, this presentation challenges leaders to clarify who they are, what they stand for, and how to guide teams through rapid change with clarity and conviction.

Audience: Corporate Leaders, Association Conferences, Executive Audiences

Keynote or Executive Briefing

Leadership in Uncertain Times

Economic volatility, supply chain shifts, and policy changes test leadership resilience. Draws on deep executive experience to share the exact behaviors needed to steady organizations, make high-stakes decisions with incomplete data, and keep remote teams united.

Audience: C-Suite Executives, Board Members, Regional Leaders

Keynote or Leadership Seminar

Move "IT" Forward With 360° Thinking

Introduces Dr. Godard’s proprietary 360-Degree Thinking methodology. Helps leaders break down departmental silos, spot market shifts before they occur, and align technology upgrades directly with long-term enterprise goals.

Audience: Cross-Functional Leaders, Strategy Teams

Keynote or Breakout

Compass for Team Building: Leading Teams to Success

Unpacks 5 actionable principles for building resilient, high-trust teams in modern hybrid and remote work settings, ensuring productivity without sacrificing morale or culture.

Audience: Team Leads, People Managers, Operations Directors

TRACK 4: EXECUTION, FOCUS & PRODUCTIVITY

Keynote or Practical Workshop

Overcome the Hurdle of Distraction

Addresses the modern epidemic of constant connectivity and burnout. Delivers practical, high-impact strategies to eliminate daily distractions, regain focus, prioritize high-value tasks, and reduce workplace stress.

Audience: General Audiences, Professional Associations, Corporate Teams

Interactive Workshop

Achieving Your Goals: A Blueprint for Success

Translates big vision into actionable, step-by-step milestones. Equips participants with practical blueprints, tracking tools, and accountability frameworks to achieve personal and professional milestones.

Audience: Emerging Leaders, Entrepreneurs, Team Members