Bring the room
to life.
I love to amplify the life in the room — with story, substance, and a little bit of nerve.
With a background in theatre and a degree grounded in public speaking, I love to connect with the audience. I have spoken at storytelling events, sat on panels, officiated ceremonies, and I host my own podcast, Canadian Salad — where I explore culture, identity, and what it really means to belong in this country.
Every engagement is tailored to the moment and the people in it.
Canadian Salad
I co-host a podcast exploring culture, identity, and what it really means to belong in a country. A great way to hear my voice before you book me.
The Business Case
The research is in. Projects fail because of people - not process.
Poor communication causes one-third of all project failures. Cultural misalignment drives rework, attrition, and stakeholder breakdown. And most organizations are pay for all of it without naming it. I speak directly to that gap with warmth, research and an honest, clear path forward.
Sources: PMI Pulse of the Profession 2013–2023; Pumble/ContactMonkey Workplace Communication Report 2026.
What I Bring To Your Stage
Not another talk about being nice. But a new talk about being present.
Every theme is built on a foundation of academic, experiential learning and industry research — then delivered with personal stories. Because I’ve been there too.
“Cultural difference isn’t a problem to manage. It’s a gift of intelligence to embrace if we but have the courage to.”
Interested in having Andrea speak at your event?
She’d love to hear about it.