The First Five

Speaking engagements / with Christy Burnham

Bring the career
conversation
into the room.

Practical conversations for colleges, student organizations, and early-career communities about getting started, understanding work, and making thoughtful decisions.

Ask about a speaking engagement

An inquiry opens your email app. Dates, format, scope, and fees are discussed individually; no booking is made here.

Christy Burnham, founder of The First Five and Launching Her
Christy BurnhamFounder / The First Five & Launching Her

For the transition into professional life

Make room for
real questions.

How do I know what is expected? What should I ask my manager? Where does AI help—and where do I need to use my own judgment?

Christy brings a business, data, and analytics leadership perspective to these early-career questions. The focus is practical preparation: understanding the context, communicating clearly, and taking responsibility for your next step.

Topics to discuss for your event

Meet your audience
where they are.

These topic directions are a starting point for an inquiry. The focus and format can be discussed around your audience and the purpose of your event.

01 / GETTING STARTED

From college to the first 90 days

The move into a professional role brings a new set of questions beyond the job description. Explore how to approach the first months with curiosity, preparation, and a useful plan.

  • Ask questions that clarify expectations.
  • Learn the people, priorities, and rhythms around the work.
  • Turn feedback into a manageable next action.

A starting point for graduating students and new professionals.

02 / WORKING WITH OTHERS

Communication that makes work clearer

Everyday conversations shape how work gets done. Explore practical ways to confirm priorities, share progress, and raise a question before a misunderstanding grows.

  • Check what a good outcome looks like.
  • Prepare for manager conversations and one-on-ones.
  • Discuss competing priorities and feedback thoughtfully.

A starting point for interns, new hires, and early-career groups.

03 / THINKING WITH CARE

Using AI with professional judgment

Bring the conversation back to the work and the person responsible for it. Explore how to question an AI-assisted answer, protect sensitive information, and recognize when a human decision is needed.

  • Consider when AI assistance fits the task.
  • Check accuracy, context, and the limits of an output.
  • Follow workplace policies and keep accountability with people.

A starting point for students and professionals building thoughtful work habits.

For event organizers

Start with
your audience.

Whether you are exploring a talk, a workshop, or a conversation with time for questions, share what your group is navigating. The inquiry is the place to discuss a suitable scope and format.

No event date, session length, delivery format, or fee is confirmed by this page.

A few details help start the conversation

  1. Your organization and audience. Who would be in the room, and roughly how many people?
  2. The question you want to address. Which topic feels most relevant, and what context should Christy understand?
  3. Your event plans. Share a date or window, location or virtual preference, and any format or budget considerations you already know.

Please leave confidential student, employee, or client information out of the initial email.

Start a conversation

Tell Christy
what you have in mind.

Email Launching Her to inquire about a speaking engagement with The First Five.

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