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04 · Keynotes

Forward-looking executive talks.

Thought-provoking keynotes that inspire leaders to make consumer-centric decisions — using macro insights to drive curiosity, anticipation, and action.

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What it is

Forward-looking, thought-provoking keynotes and executive presentations that inform and inspire leaders to make consumer-centric decisions through the use of macro insights to drive curiosity.

Each talk is shaped to your audience — whether that's a C-suite offsite, a global conference stage, or a graduate classroom. The throughline: consumers at the heart of decision-making, and the windshield in front of the rear-view mirror.

Why it matters

Winning requires acknowledgement of rear-view perspectives, but a focus squarely on what's ahead.

Inspiring leaders to look forward, with consumers at the heart of their decision-making, is a key ingredient to business success. Elizabeth's keynotes are built to leave executives curious, aligned, and ready to act — not just informed.

Recent stages

From global keynotes to executive offsites.

World Retail Congress, London
Keynote · 2025

World Retail Congress

London · Public stage

TMRE — The Market Research Event
Author keynote · 2024

TMRE — The Market Research Event

Featured Meet the Author session

The Quirk's Event
Keynote · 2024

The Quirk's Event

Industry conference for insights leaders

Wisconsin School of Business Marketing Summit
Guest lecture

Wisconsin School of Business

Marketing Summit, UW–Madison

Podcast and broadcast interviews
Interviews

Podcasts & broadcast

On insights, retail, and consumer centricity

Marketing Leadership Institute
Executive forum

Marketing Leadership Institute

Private leadership gathering

Who benefits

Decision-makers who need an inspired perspective on the future to drive innovative, strategic planning.

Executive teams

C-suites & senior leadership

Setting strategy for the next 12 to 36 months and looking for an outside lens on consumer trajectory.

Leadership gatherings

Conferences & offsites

Public industry stages, private leadership forums, board retreats — small and large group formats welcome.

Cross-functional partners

Marketing, product, strategy

Teams who need a shared, forward-looking consumer narrative to align the work that follows.

Logistics & investment

What to expect when booking.

Length

Up to 60 minutes

Including Q&A — shorter formats available.

Audience size

Any

From boardroom of 12 to conference hall of thousands.

Investment

$5,500–$8,500

Depending on need for custom content. Plus travel.

Custom content includes interviews with your leadership team, original research synthesis, and bespoke framing for your industry context. Standard talks are tuned to the audience but pull from Elizabeth's existing speaking library.

Ready to book?

Tell us about your event, audience, and date. We respond within 48 hours.