Hi, friend! I’m Austin. It’s nice to meet you.

With over a decade of experience partnering with colleges, universities, nonprofits, associations, and mission-driven companies, I’ve seen how powerful it is when people are supported to lead with intention - and how quickly things can shift when they’re not. That’s why I design every keynote, workshop, and session to spark reflection, build connection, and fuel real, lasting change.

My sessions are part keynote or workshop, part group therapy, part pep talk. I blend strategic insight and life experiences with a down-to-earth, relatable style that invites people and groups in and challenges them to grow. I’m not here to throw buzzwords at you or pretend I have all the answers. I’m here to ask better questions, get in the trenches, and work with you to move the needle in ways that matter. I challenge with care, integrate some humor (promise, I’m funny), and never shy away from the moments of authenticity and vulnerability that make us as humans and leaders so great.

I hold a master’s degree in Higher Education from Illinois State University and a bachelor’s in Mass Communications from the University of South Florida. My background in leadership, organizational development, and education helps me build trust quickly with diverse audiences and guide them through moments of change, growth, and reflection.

These days, I call Nashville home, where I live with my very chill rescue pup, Fogarty. I’m always on the hunt for the city’s best tacos, and I proudly hold the title of “Uncle of the Year” to my niece, Capri.

If you’re looking for someone who brings energy, empathy, and practical tools to your next event or organization experience - you’ve just found your guy.