Speaking
Talks that make mistakes survivable.
Two keynotes, built on the FOMU framework. Virtual or in person. Every talk is shaped to your audience.
Keynote 1
Wired to Play It Safe
Why Your People Aren't Innovating (And What Actually Changes It)
Every organization says it wants innovation. Bold ideas. Faster experiments. People who raise their hand. But most of us were raised to avoid mistakes at all costs — and no one ever asked us to question that. So we freeze. We overthink. We shrink the idea until it feels safe, or we never say it at all.
In this keynote, Brittany shows leaders and teams the hidden reason innovation stalls: FOMU — the Fear of Messing Up. Using her proprietary framework, she helps audiences uncover the beliefs about mistakes that run their decisions, separate what actually happened from the story they tell about it, and recover fast enough to try again.
Audiences walk away with
The Fear
Why smart people shrink their ideas before anyone sees them, and how to spot the beliefs about mistakes driving it.
The Mistake
How to separate what actually happened from the story we tell about it.
The Recovery
How to bounce back fast enough to try again — and how leaders make mistakes survivable on their teams.
Best for: leadership offsites, innovation and L&D events, all-hands meetings, ERG and culture events.
Keynote 2
Permission to Play
Why Joy Is a Strategy, Not a Reward
Most high achievers treat joy as something you earn — after the work is done, the inbox is empty, and nothing is wrong. So it never comes. The same programming that makes mistakes dangerous makes fun feel irresponsible. And when we take everything too seriously, there's no room left for creativity.
Brittany makes the case that joy isn't earned. It's permission you give yourself, on purpose — especially when you're busy. She shares what happened when she launched something unproven and fun while scared it would flop, and what it taught her about play, risk and new ideas.
Audiences walk away with
- Why fun feels irresponsible to high achievers — and what it costs.
- How play opens the door to creativity and bolder ideas.
- Small ways to practice joy on purpose, inside a busy week.
Best for: women's conferences, entrepreneur events, wellbeing tracks.
Formats
- Keynote, 45–60 minutes
- Virtual or in person
- Optional Q&A
- Can pair with the FOMU to Flow workshop series
How booking works
- 1Send an inquiry. You'll hear back within 2 business days.
- 2A short call to learn about your audience and goals.
- 3Brittany shapes the talk to your people.
- 4She shows up prepared, warm and ready.
Brittany was thoughtful in her preparation, responsive throughout the planning process, and incredibly easy to collaborate with. She is one of those speakers who just 'gets it.' On the day of the event, she showed up with warmth, authenticity, and a presence that put everyone at ease.
Spoken for
- Airbnb
- Andersen
- NBCUniversal
- Deutsche Bank
Brittany has a unique way of cutting through people's hesitation and discomfort and getting to the heart of what matters.
Questions
Do you speak virtually?
Yes. Virtual and in person.
Can you customize the talk?
Yes. Every talk is shaped to your audience and goals.
What are your fees?
Fees depend on format, audience and travel. Share your details and Brittany will send options.
Where are you based?
The Philadelphia area. She travels for in-person events.
Can we bring you in for more than a keynote?
Yes — see FOMU to Flow for Teams on the Workshops page.
Planning an event?
Tell Brittany about your people and your goals. You'll hear back within 2 business days.