Speaking — Sara Wachter-Boettcher

I’ve opened Vancouver’s Design + Content Conference, closed UX Copenhagen, and given a keynote address to 3,000 Drupal developers in New Orleans. I’ve discussed ethical principles with design leaders in Melbourne and period-tracking apps with startup founders in Amsterdam.
If you care about creating an inclusive speaker lineup and a safe, welcoming environment for your attendees, I’d love to speak at your event next. Contact me about your speaking at your conference, in-house event, or workshop.
I bring bold insights, powerful storytelling, and a super-relatable style to any stage.
Here’s what I’m most often speaking about right now. For more topics, as well as available trainings and workshops, see the Active Voice website.
Humane leadership in times of crisis
Meaningful work that doesn’t burn you out
Holding brave conversations that build relationships
The power of coaching skills for managers
Self-advocacy at work
Stress, burnout, and trauma at work
Talk at Front Conference, 2023
Talk at Mind the Product, 2021
Talk at the University of Delaware, 2019
Talk at Confab, Minneapolis, 2018
Talk at Google, 2017
Made in South Philadelphia. Making change everywhere.
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