Cassie's an engaging, high-energy speaker whose talks span leadership, innovation, small business, and the future of work. She's also a sought-after executive coach, fireside chat interviewer, and panel moderator who brings strategic leadership perspective to every conversation.
Signature Keynotes
Cassie's signature keynotes challenge conventional wisdom about career advancement, leadership, and success. Drawing from nearly two decades of Fortune 500 experience, these talks provide strategic frameworks that go beyond motivational platitudes to offer actionable insights leaders can immediately implement. Each keynote combines contrarian thinking with practical tools, helping audiences navigate complex workplace dynamics while staying true to their authentic leadership style.
How to Growth Hack Your Career
Most career advice assumes you enter an unchanging system and either overcome barriers or change yourself to fit in. But the real secret? Context is everything. Drawing from 25 years in tech and leading at Fortune 500 levels, Cassie reveals how to grow your impact by understanding the system you're in, the people you're working with, and yourself. This isn't about being less authentic—it's about strategic adaptability that amplifies who you are. Learn to read any room, adapt your delivery without compromising your values, and build the influence to advance your career while changing systems for others.
Mastering Uncertainty: How Leaders Shape What’s Possible
In unpredictable environments, the most effective leaders aren’t the ones who try to control everything—they’re the ones who focus on what they can control. Drawing on decades of executive leadership and insights from behavioral science, Cassie shows leaders how mindset, intention, and environment shape outcomes for themselves, their teams, and their organizations. This talk equips leaders to step beyond fear, clarify what truly matters, and lead with purpose in high-stakes situations. Participants learn practical strategies to inspire teams, make values-driven decisions under pressure, and design environments where people can thrive—even in the most uncertain circumstances.
Why Leading Beyond Yourself Multiplies Your Power
Most people think leadership is about being the smartest person in the room or getting the spotlight. But here's the influence paradox: true leadership isn't about ego or individual recognition—it's about impact. Drawing from her experience leading teams of 1,000+ and managing product lines serving 6M+ customers, Cassie reveals why the most powerful leaders prioritize their team, customer, and business above self. When you're working on a cause bigger than yourself, it becomes much easier to engage in debate, speak up, and push forward. Learn how shifting your focus beyond yourself unlocks influence that lasts, builds trust that sustains, and creates value that multiplies.
Additional Featured Talks and Custom Engagements
Beyond her signature keynotes, Cassie offers a range of specialized talks, workshops, and moderated sessions designed to address specific leadership challenges, workplace dynamics, and team development. From decoding self-doubt and navigating difficult colleagues to fostering innovation and building high-performing teams, these sessions provide actionable strategies leaders can apply immediately. Cassie also serves as a moderator or panelist, bringing insight, clarity, and energy to discussions that help audiences explore complex topics and leave inspired to take meaningful action.
Select Speaking Engagements & Press
Major Conference Keynotes
QuickBooks Connect: A Conversation with Ryan Reynolds | Las Vegas
America's Small Business Development Center Annual Conference: A Conversation with Shark Tank's Daymond John
QuickBooks Connect: Product Innovation Keynotes | Las Vegas & Melbourne (2019, 2022, 2023)
Government & Policy
U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business & Entrepreneurship: Small Business Innovation & Future Trends
House Small Business Committee: The Future of Small Business
Reinvent Futures: Future of Work | Panelist
Institute for the Future (IFTF): Self-Employment & Gig Economy Workshop
Industry Events
Speaker: Wharton Fearless in Fintech Conference, The 19th Summit, Girl Geek Dinner
Panelist: Create and Cultivate Festival for Women in Business, Lean Startup Conference
Moderator: California Conference for Women, Small Business Climate Action
