What happens when senior executives don’t see Agile as relevant to their work or that of their teams? In this workshop, we’ll explore how to engage skeptical or unaware executives through storytelling, coaching, and methods proven to foster alignment. Keith Tanaka, Senior Vice President of Sales at Lucid Software, will join us as a special guest speaker, sharing his transformative journey from viewing Agile as relevant only to clients to becoming a vocal advocate for agility within his organization.
Keith’s story—told alongside agile coaches Jessica Guistolise and Bryan Stallings—provides a rare glimpse into the perspective of a senior executive learner who has embraced agility. Join us for a unique opportunity to gain insider perspectives and equip yourself with approaches for engaging executives who don’t yet see the relevance of agility.
Expect an interactive experience as we draw from Keith’s firsthand experience, learn (1.) how to craft compelling invitations, (2.) frame agility in terms of leadership priorities, and (3.) foster the trust that precedes real engagement.


Understand the power of storytelling as a leadership tool to inspire trust, create shared understanding, and motivate action.
Construct tailored invitations that leverage persuasive framing to align executive priorities with meaningful opportunities, fostering trust, engagement, and action.
Develop plans for meaningful conversations with executives that foster trust, create alignment, and sustain engagement over time.