What We Do
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AI, data, and emerging technologies are reshaping industries — but understanding change is only part of the challenge.
Leaders also need credibility, influence, and visibility in how that change is discussed, understood, and acted on.
Provoke helps organizations do both.
Advisory &
Transformation Insight
We advise leadership teams and boards on how AI, data, and emerging technologies will reshape their business — and how to adapt before it becomes painful or expensive.
This includes
Strategic Advisory
Focused guidance on critical decisions and direction
Executive & Board-Level Insight
Bringing outside perspective to the highest levels
Longer-Term Transformation Support
Ongoing advisory through complex change initiatives
Engagement formats
Industry Keynotes & Conference Sessions
Future-focused talks for events, associations, and leadership forums
Executive & Leadership Workshops
Short workshops that align teams and sharpen decisions
Internal Talks for Organizations
Direct conversations that clarify priorities and challenge thinking
Speaking and
Workshops
Provoke advisors are engaged for keynotes, internal talks, and short-format workshops designed to help leaders and teams understand how AI, data, and emerging technologies are reshaping their industry.
These sessions are focused, practical, and time-bound — giving organizations clear perspective, shared language, and sharper thinking without long-term commitments.
Industry Platforms,
Podcasts & Media
Provoke advisors are recognized industry voices and trusted hosts across leading podcasts and media platforms.
This is not advertising — it's strategic association and influence.
Organizations partner with us to
Collaborate on Podcasts & Executive Conversations
Join industry dialogues with credibility
Sponsor or Co-Create Industry Programming
Shape the conversation, not just watch it
Position Leaders in High-Trust Environments
Credible platforms that matter to your audience
This includes
Article Writing & Bylined Thought Leadership
Expert content that positions your brand and leaders
Social Content Collaboration & Amplification
Leveraging advisor networks and credibility
Advisor-Led Content Through Client Channels
Your brand, backed by recognized expertise
The goal is authority and relevance, not volume or vanity metrics.
Thought Leadership,
Content & Visibility
We help organizations and leaders stand out in crowded AI and data conversations by leveraging the credibility of our advisors.
Our Journey
The Evolution of Provoke.
Foundational Partnerships
Jay Kemp and Tanja Umpleby began collaborating in global speaker management, combining advisory experience with operational execution. Early partnerships with leaders in digital banking, fintech, and emerging technology laid the foundation for Provoke's relationship-driven model.
Provoke Management
Founded as a global speaker management platform, Provoke placed leading futurists and industry experts on 1,000+ stages worldwide, supporting 100+ events annually across keynotes, panels, workshops, and executive forums.
Provoke as an Advisory Platform
Recognizing a shift in how organizations were seeking support, Provoke evolved beyond traditional speaker management into an advisory-led platform. Today, Provoke combines executive advisory, strategic collaboration, media and content initiatives, and integrated engagement—supporting organizations navigating AI, data, and disruptive change.
Leadership
Led by Provoke Management.
Jay and Tanja work directly with clients to shape engagements, define scope, and ensure the right advisory expertise is applied — serving as the primary point of contact for all Provoke work.
Tanja Umpleby
Co-Founder
Shapes client engagements and ensures the right advisory expertise is applied to every project.
Jay Kemp
President
Works directly with clients to define scope and ensure successful delivery of all Provoke engagements.
Integrated Engagements
Custom & Integrated Work.
Many clients work with Provoke across multiple areas — combining advisory, speaking, media, and content into integrated engagements that evolve over time.