ELMM Speaking

When success doesn’t feel sustainable…

…even for your highest performers.

ELMM workshops help teams move from “something feels off” to clear, aligned action.

Many organizations invest in development, yet still see burnout and misalignment.

That’s not a motivation problem. It’s a systems problem.

This is a structured experience, tailored to your team’s context.

  • Designed to spark reflection, shared language, and practical next steps your team can apply immediately.

    • Redefining success in modern careers

    • Understanding burnout as a system, not a personal failure

    • Navigating bias, visibility, and advocacy

    • Making value-aligned decisions under real constraints

  • The same core experience, adapted to your team’s time, goals, and context.

    • 60–90 minute interactive workshop

    • Half-day deep dive

    • Multi-session series

  • Participants leave with a clearer understanding of what’s happening, why, and what to do next.

    • Reframe what’s actually happening beneath the surface

    • Understand systemic friction and hidden biases

    • Make clearer, more aligned decisions moving forward

  • We partner with organizations that want to better support their people without lowering expectations.

    • ERGs, including working parent and women’s networks

    • Professional societies and industry organizations

    • Organizations investing in retention, leadership development, and sustainable performance

“Cassie was an engaging, empathetic and passionate speaker - both in front of hundreds and facilitating a smaller interactive workshop.”

Charlotte Lodge, Keystone Conference and Event Management

Cassie Leonard

Executive Coach | Aerospace Engineer | Author | ELMM Coaching

Signature Talk

Beyond the Leaky Pipeline

  • Cassie brings 16 years of engineering leadership and an authentic, relatable voice to every stage. She blends humor, data, and human connection to help individuals and teams reimagine what success can be.

    Cassie is a two-time bestselling author (Beyond the Pipelineand STEM Moms), an ICF-accredited executive coach, and a certified yoga instructor. She is committed to helping women, working parents, and allies navigate ambitious careers with clarity, purpose, and fulfillment

    Keynote Speech: SPVS 2025

  • After hearing Cassie speak, your audience will:

    • Understand why things can feel “off,” even when everything looks right

    • See how their own story shapes their influence and decisions

    • Leave with practical language and tools to move forward with clarity

“The presentation was fantastic and we had so much engagement from the participants! Thank you so much!”

Isabel Torres, Founder and CEO of Mothers in Science

Speaking Partnerships

We’ve built an all-star team of women who’ve been there, done that, and written the survival guide, too.

Dr. Belinda Di Bartolo

Recovering Academic | Author | BD STEMM Strategies

Signature Talk

Unfiltered

Rethinking Careers, Identity & Success in STEMM

  • Belinda Di Bartolo is a STEMM career coach, mum of three, recovering academic, and outspoken advocate for mothers in STEMM. She’s known for her brutal honesty, no-fluff approach, and ability to say the things everyone else avoids, while somehow making people feel seen, supported, and motivated to change.

    Belinda helps scientists cut through self-doubt, rethink their value, and build careers that actually fit their lives. Her talks bring truth, clarity, and practical strategies that leave audiences thinking differently about their careers.

  • After hearing Belinda speak, your audience will

    • Stop downplaying their strengths.

    • Start owning their expertise.

    • Feel more confident making bold career decisions.

Karli Auble

Aerospace Leader | Author | Life & Labor

Signature Talk

From Surviving to Thriving

Unlocking the THRIVE Framework and the Science of Happiness

  • Karli is a St. Louis native, mother of three, and an engineering leader turned speaker, author, and coach. She brings over a decade of experience leading high-pressure teams and now helps people go from surviving to thriving—at work and in life.

    With master’s degrees in Systems Engineering and Positive Psychology, Karli blends science, storytelling, and humor to show that thriving isn’t luck—it’s built. She’s the creator of the THRIVE Framework, helping people align their Thoughts, Habits, Relationships, Instincts, Values, and Environments to flourish.

  • After hearing Karli speak, your audience will

    • See that thriving isn’t luck—it’s built.

    • Leave with practical, science-backed tools to improve their Thoughts, Habits, Relationships, Instincts, Values, and Environments, and the confidence to apply them both at work and in life.

Wendy A. Cocke

Program Management Expert | Author | Engineering Leadership Solutions

Signature Talks

Making Flex Work

Defining Success on Your Own Terms

Reimagine Your Work

Managing Your Career Like It's Your Business

  • Wendy Cocke, author of the best-selling books Making Flex Work and Reimagine Your Work, is the founder of Engineering Leadership Solutions where she works with high-achieving, technical professionals and organizations who think about work differently.

    Wendy spent over 20 years leading teams in Fortune 500 companies prior to opening her own company and joining the faculty at her alma mater where she teaches engineering students how work works. As a working mother, Wendy has redefined success for herself according to her values. She believes that with her experience and her engineering mindset, she can help other people do the same.

  • After hearing Wendy speak, your audience will leave with tools and techniques that will facilitate their ability to think about work differently and define success on their own terms.

Adaeze Iloeje-Udeogalanya

Leadership & Strategy Expert | TEDx Speaker | African Women in STEM

Signature Talk

Leading with Identity in the AI Era

  • Adaeze Iloeje-Udeogalanya, The Leadership Architect, is a leading AI strategist and consultant specializing in leadership and organizational culture transformation.

    In her signature keynote, Leading with Identity: AI-Driven Leadership, Adaeze offers a transformative reframe of leadership for the AI era, positioning authentic identity as the strategic advantage that enables leaders to leverage AI systems, accelerate performance, and drive measurable business outcomes.

    Adaeze is a Leadership & Strategy Expert, TEDx and Keynote speaker with over two decades of experience in engineering and strategic operations. An award-winning founder, her work bridges culture, leadership, and innovation, empowering leaders across continents to lead with impact.

    Watch Adaeze’s TEDx Talk

  • After listening to Adaeze, audiences will:

    • Understand why technical expertise alone is no longer enough, and why their identity, perspective, and voice are their greatest competitive advantage in the AI era

    • Discover how to use the LEAD Framework to move from high performer to high-impact leader,  without losing what makes them unique

    • Walk away with a practical roadmap to uncover their strategic identity, elevate their visibility, and demonstrate leadership

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