Speaking
I speak to schools, dioceses, nonprofits, and leadership groups on formation, authority, and institutional renewal.
My work combines classical philosophy, Catholic intellectual tradition, and practical experience founding schools, leading operations, and advising organizations.
Topics
The Cultural Diet
Why formation depends on environment, not curriculum alone.
Throw Thunder: Leadership and the Moral Architecture of Civilization
What the classical tradition teaches about authority, order, and institutional stability.
Repairing the Ruins
How schools and organizations recover clarity after cultural breakdown.
The Founder’s Problem
Why start-ups struggle to become lasting institutions.
Authority, Discipline, and Identity in Education
Recovering the conditions that make formation possible.
Formats
Keynotes
Breakout sessions
Leadership retreats
Board workshops
Faculty formation
Consulting-linked talks
For speaking inquiries:
The McPherson Group 