Leslie Martinich Keynote Speaker from Austin, TX

Meet the leadership expert who is transforming tech's next generation. Her track record includes inspiring leaders at NASA, HP, 3M, The US State Department, and many other organizations on six continents (sorry, Antarctica!). With a background of propelling 70% of mid-level managers to VP or C-Suite positions in just a decade, Leslie has uncovered a method for engaging and retaining young talent in the tech industry. Drawing from extensive experience working in tech companies herself, she delivers actionable insights that resonate with engineers and leaders alike. Her talks are peppered with real-world examples that elicit exclamations of recognition from the audience. What's Leslie’s secret sauce? A powerful blend of trust-based leadership, team empowerment, and engagement strategies that have been proven to boost retention by up to 65% and skyrocket productivity by as much as 50%. She offers everything from punchy one-hour keynotes to immersive day-long workshops. Each session is crafted to inspire ambitious professionals to elevate their careers and make a lasting impact on the world. Her specialties are leadership, innovation and professional ethics—yes, she even makes ethics memorable AND fun! With a unique ability to make learning fun, Leslie leaves audiences enlightened, energized, and equipped to tackle the evolving challenges of tech leadership. Leslie is a computer scientist and an IEEE Distinguished Lecturer. She was selected to be the 2012 IEEE-USA Congressional Fellow for Science and Technology Policy. And she brings her years of industry knowledge to her engaging and entertaining talks. Here is a list of ways in which you can work with Leslie. Hire her to 1. Deliver a keynote 2. Provide team building 3. Provide Leadership Development Programs 4. Provide Professional Ethics Programs