Speaking & Hosted Workshops
Speaking & Hosted Workshops
Practical Conversations for Small Business Communities
Organizations that support small business owners often look for ways to bring meaningful education and conversation to their communities. Workshops and speaking sessions offer an opportunity for business owners to step away from the day-to-day and explore how their businesses operate behind the scenes.
With more than 20 years of hands-on experience, growing up in a family business, and years spent working alongside entrepreneurs, I bring a practical perspective to these conversations. Sessions focus on the operational side of running a business, helping owners think more clearly about how their work flows, how their teams function, and how their businesses can grow with stronger structure in place.
These sessions are designed to be thoughtful, approachable, and relevant for real business owners. Whether hosted as part of a conference, a community event, or a member program, the goal is always the same: to give small business owners practical ideas they can take back and apply in their own businesses.
Educational workshops: Sessions designed to help small business owners better understand the operational side of running their businesses and how stronger structure can support growth.
Interactive learning: Workshops include space for discussion, questions, and reflection so participants can think through how ideas apply to their own businesses.
Conference and event speaking: Presentations for conferences, business events, and community programs focused on practical operational insights for small business owners.
Half-day workshops and intensives: Longer sessions that allow for deeper exploration of operational topics and more hands-on learning.
Flexible session formats: Sessions can be adapted to fit the structure of your event, whether you're hosting a focused presentation, a workshop, or a more in-depth program.
Running a growing business often means you’re balancing strategy, leadership, and daily operations all at the same time. Even when things are going well, it can be difficult to step away from the operational side long enough to focus on bigger priorities.
Fractional Office Management gives your business an operational partner who can step into that space with you. Rather than working as an outside advisor, I work alongside you and your team to help manage operations while identifying ways to strengthen the systems and workflows supporting the business.
In some cases, that means helping clear operational backlogs so the team can regain momentum. In others, it means observing how work moves through the business, identifying weak points, and building stronger processes that make day-to-day operations easier for everyone involved.
Workshops and speaking sessions are designed to be practical, thoughtful, and relevant to the businesses in the room. Most sessions are structured as 60–90 minute workshops that combine practical insights with time for discussion, questions, and reflection.
Some events focus more heavily on educational content, while others allow more space for conversation and interactive exploration depending on the needs of the audience. The goal is always to create a session that feels engaging, useful, and grounded in the real experiences of small business owners.
Organizations may choose from existing workshop topics or request a customized session designed around the goals of their event. Workshops can be delivered either in person or virtually depending on the needs of the program.
“Small business owners grow stronger when communities create space for thoughtful conversation, practical learning, and shared experience.”
If you’re planning programming for a small business community and are looking for a session that encourages thoughtful discussion and practical learning, I’d be glad to connect.
Sessions can be structured in a variety of formats depending on the needs of the event. Details such as format, length, and pricing are discussed when planning your program.
Reach out and we can talk about your event, your audience, and what would be most helpful for the business owners you serve.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What types of organizations typically host these workshops?
Workshops and speaking sessions are often hosted by organizations that support small business communities. This can include chambers of commerce, coworking spaces, business associations, economic development groups, networking organizations, and conference organizers. Any group that serves entrepreneurs or small business owners may find these sessions to be a strong fit for their programming.
Are sessions available virtually or only in person?
Both options are available. Many organizations choose to host workshops in person, but sessions can also be delivered virtually depending on the needs of the event and the audience.
What does a typical workshop session include?
Most sessions combine practial insights with time for discussion and questions. The goal is to create a space where business owners can explore ideas, share experiences, and think through how the concepts apply to their own businesses.
How far in advance should we book a workshop or speaking session?
Scheduling depends on the timing of your event and current availability. Reaching out a few weeks or months in advance is usually helpful so there is time to discuss the goals of your event and plan the session accordingly.
Do you offer keynote presentations as well as workshops?
Yes. In addition to interactive workshops, speaking sessions can also be structured as keynote-style persentations or topic-focused talks, depending on the format of your event and the goals of your program.
Do you travel for speaking engagements?
Many workshops and speaking sessions take place locally or virtually, but travel may be possible depending on the event and location. In-person engagements are typically scheduled within a reasonable driving distance, though longer travel can sometimes be arranged depending on the format of the event and travel considerations.