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Move your audience from "AI Anxiety" to "AI Agency." I deliver high-energy, actionable keynotes that bridge the gap between complex technology and human potential.
Finally, a Tech Talk that isn't Boring.
The conversation around AI is usually dominated by two voices: the "Doom and Gloom" alarmists or the "Technical Jargon" engineers. Both leave audiences feeling overwhelmed.
I take a different approach.
As a former MBA Professor and Miss America titleholder, I combine academic rigor with dynamic storytelling. I don't just talk at your audience; I equip them. My goal is to demystify the future of work so your team walks away feeling confident, capable, and ready to lead.
Topic 1: The AI-Resilient Leader: Managing Talent in the Age of Automation
Best For: Executives, HR Directors, Managers.
The Takeaway: AI is not a tech problem; it's a culture problem. In this talk, we explore how to build "Workforce Resilience"—preventing burnout while integrating Generative AI into daily workflows. Leaders learn how to drive adoption without driving their teams crazy.
Topic 2: Future-Proof Your Career: From "At Risk" to Indispensable
Best For: Professional Associations, Women's Leadership Groups, Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).
The Takeaway: "Will AI take my job?" The answer is no—but a human using AI will. This high-energy session teaches professionals how to audit their skills, build a "Human + AI" personal brand, and leverage tools like ChatGPT to increase their strategic value.
Topic 3: Beyond the Hype: The Human Side of Digital Transformation
Best For: All-Hands Meetings, Industry Conferences.
The Takeaway: We move past the buzzwords to discuss the messy reality of innovation. Using real-world case studies (and my own failures), I show organizations how to navigate the "Messy Middle" of change management with empathy and operational agility.
Flexible Formats for Your Agenda
The Keynote
⏱️ 45-60 Minutes
High-energy, visionary storytelling designed to open or close your conference. Perfect for large audiences (All-Hands, Industry Summits).
The Breakout / Workshop
⏱️ 90 Minutes
Half Day Interactive, tactile sessions where we open the laptops and do the work. Perfect for leadership retreats or executive off-sites.
The "Combo" (Most Popular)
⏱️ Keynote + Breakout
Kick off the day with a keynote to align the room, then dive deep with a smaller group of leaders to build their specific implementation roadmap.
Meet Shea Frates
Shea Frates is a Corporate AI Strategist and Founder of Frates Research & Consulting. Bridging the gap between "Tech" and "Talent," she helps organizations navigate the human side of the AI revolution.
Shea brings a unique dual background to the stage: the academic precision of a former MBA Marketing Professor and the commanding stage presence of a former Miss America titleholder. She has spent over 12 years in digital strategy, helping brands and professionals pivot from "survival mode" to sustainable growth.
She is the creator of the "Workforce Resilience" framework and a passionate advocate for digital minimalism and ethical AI adoption.
Ready to energize your next event?
Dates for 2026 are filling now. Let’s discuss how we can tailor a keynote for your audience.
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