I challenge business fads with evidence-based approaches, helping entrepreneurs, teams,
and organizations make wiser decisions

I’m an independent lecturer, consultant, and speechwriter.

Russian by birth, I spent the last decade in Russia working in these roles. I collaborated with business leaders from startups to international corporations as a consultant and speechwriter, and gave lectures at institutions like Moscow State University’s Business School, the British Higher School of Art and Design, and the Higher School of Economics, as well as within corporate environments.

In recent years, I’ve lived in several countries and am now based in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Here, I co-founded a popular science lecture series, where I continue to give lectures, even though I’ve stepped back from the core team to concentrate more on my independent work.

My work focuses on promoting an evidence-based approach to management, aiming to bridge the gap between scientific knowledge and real-world business practices. I don’t come from an academic background myself, much like many of my clients, so I know how to explain these concepts to people without a PhD. At the same time, I’m in contact with leading researchers in the field as a member of the Center for Evidence-Based Management (CEBMa), an organization dedicated to promoting an evidence-based approach to managerial decision-making.

Over the years, I’ve collaborated with brands like Asics, Electrolux, Google, Leroy Merlin, Uber, and Unilever, among others, and I hope my experience can bring value to your business as well.

I work with businesses and educational institutions both online and in-person in Argentina, in English and Russian.

Lecturing

Lectures are my preferred communication genre, and I’ve been doing it for years. I’ve taught full courses on presentation skills and communication strategy at educational institutions, and created tailored lectures for businesses and teams on a variety of topics, including personal branding, corporate culture, and employee compensation systems.

Whatever the topic, I take a closer look at popular industry fads and break down common misconceptions. I explain how to apply an evidence-based approach and offer practical alternatives rooted in research.

I’d love to create a talk tailored to your team’s needs.

Consulting

Perhaps the biggest part of my consulting work is playing devil’s advocate. I challenge assumptions, critically evaluate ideas, and help businesses avoid costly mistakes driven by trends rather than solid reasoning.

I don’t sell frameworks, silver bullets, or one-size-fits-all solutions. Instead, I use an evidence-based approach to help companies make smarter, more grounded decisions. Whether it’s assessing a new strategy, refining a business model, or rethinking a management practice, my role is to stress-test ideas, separate facts from fads, and make sure you’re not spending money on something that just sounds good.

I’m here to help you navigate tough decisions with clarity.

Speechwriting

While I now focus mostly on lecturing and consulting, I can’t leave behind over a decade of experience as a speechwriter. I’ve helped entrepreneurs and business leaders from major corporations prepare for key public appearances. Beyond the business world, I’ve also worked with academics and science communicators to craft their talks.

Though I’m less focused on speechwriting these days, I’m still open to interesting projects. If you have a compelling speaking challenge, I’d be excited to support you.

Do you want to start a project or just say hi?
I'd love to hear from you.

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