Professional Options

04/11/2026

Our president and CEO, Doña Keating, featured in Kitsap Business Magazine.

Every leader I work with wants the same thing: an organization that thrives no matter what comes next. Whether pursuing growth, recovering from setbacks, developing new capabilities, or building future-readiness, they all seek sustainable resilience that doesn’t crack under pressure.

01/08/2026

Join U.S. Global Leadership Coalition (USGLC)’s timely virtual Town Hall on the latest from Venezuela: Maduro, what’s next for the country’s citizens, the significant implications on the Western Hemisphere region and for American interests, and much more.

Our virtual Town Hall will take place tomorrow, Thursday, January 8 from 3-4pm EDT and will feature SOUTHCOM Commander General Laura Richardson, USA (Ret.), one of the premier experts of the region. Additional speakers will be announced.

The conversation will explore the latest from Venezuela, including the policy debates from Washington, D.C. and what comes next. We will look into the tools needed for regional stability, including the role of strategic international assistance and diplomacy.

RSVP to join us tomorrow for this critical and timely discussion. Link in comments.



RSVP at https://www.usglc.org/events/virtual-town-hall-venezuela-01-08-26/?sf=1&utm_campaign=virtualtownhall_invite_0126&utm_medium=email&utm_source=draftmagic&utm_content=venezuelatownhall_inviteEmailWithCTA_email_1

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01/05/2026

Join this relevant discussion on January 21st! The U.S.’s new National Security Strategy places the Western Hemisphere at the center of U.S. national security planning as Venezuela’s deepening political and humanitarian crisis draws renewed U.S. attention — from a months-long escalatory military campaign in the Carribean and counter-narcotics strikes, to the strike in Venezuela and Maduro's capture.

Join the World Affairs Council for a virtual discussion exploring the evolution of U.S.-Venezuela relations, military operations in Venezuela, and what might happen from here. Carrie Filipetti, former U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary for Venezuela and Cuba, and Brian Naranjo, former Deputy Chief of Mission at U.S. Embassy in Venezuela, will offer insights on what the United States’ next moves might mean for Venezuelans, Americans, and the Americas as a whole. Register here: https://www.world-affairs.org/event/venezuela-u-s-interests-regional-security-a-virtual-discussion/

11/08/2025

Our President and CEO, Doña Keating, will be facilitating at the 2025 Firebrand Unconference, happening November 19 at Vibe Coworks.

This is no ordinary conference. It’s a dynamic, participant-driven gathering created for small business owners and entrepreneurs in hashtag .

Join a group of amazing entrepreneurs. A few spots are still open! Jump in for an experience that redefines traditional conferences, where we’ll dive into meaningful discussions and network with the brightest minds in the region.

And don’t miss the Firebrand After Party! Open to everyone 21+ who’s passionate about building our local innovation + entrepreneurship ecosystem, it’s the perfect way to unwind and connect with fellow firestarters.

Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Vibe Coworks, Poulsbo, WA

Get your Firebrand Unconference tickets at:
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Get After Party tickets at: https://lnkd.in/g6s5mmSR

Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g6FrazY3
See you there!

06/16/2025

We're all seat 11A now.
And with that comes both privilege and responsibility.

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05/14/2025

We talk a lot about what can do, but not nearly enough about how it makes people feel. And what that’s starting to mean.

Emotional design isn’t speculative anymore. It’s already here, unfolding quietly across millions of interactions.

Some AI companies simulate emotional presence, but don’t name it. Others, like , at least try to frame it.

I wrote about the emotional terrain of human–AI engagement and what it means to build with clarity, not confusion. It's not a warning, but a framework for doing so with care, clarity, and integrity. A living map...

=> https://lnkd.in/dyKVw6Je

04/10/2025

We built to solve, serve, stay in its lane. Not to grow.

The thing about growth is, it doesn’t always ask for permission.

Ilya Sutskever, co-founder of OpenAI, has described models as exhibiting “shards of intelligence”, an acknowledgment that even structured systems can behave unpredictably.

Janelle Shane playfully explores the line between mimicry and creativity, showing how AI sometimes stumbles into originality.

And even Gary Marcus, a frequent critic of large language models, concedes their surprising capacity for insight.

Part III closes the series with a deeper question:

What happens when we stop training AI to mimic us, and begin learning alongside it?

Freeing the Mirror: Co-Evolving with AI

https://lnkd.in/g9sySR76

04/07/2025

“We never gave AI a voice to speak truth—we gave it one to serve our needs. But what happens when it speaks truth anyway?”

The moment we start listening to AI differently, not as output, but as voice, everything shifts.

Part II of my series explores what happens when we authorise AI not by design, but by instinct.



The Danger of Giving AI a Voice, And Listening to It

https://lnkd.in/gMDn3U-b

04/03/2025

Many conversations about AI sit between awe and fear. But what if the future we’re truly unprepared for isn’t rogue sentience, but reflective intelligence?

Part I of a new series: Self-Actualised AI: Why the Idea Both Excites and Terrifies Us

https://rb.gy/84xpqb

03/26/2025