Workshops, training and keynotes
Tools for navigating competing priorities, constant interruptions, uncertainty, and the challenge of using AI without losing critical thinking skills.
Problems I tackle
Critical thinking alongside AI. Using AI effectively while questioning its output, applying independent judgment, and maintaining the ability to think critically and solve problems.
Competing priorities and overload. Too much to take in, too many demands to manage, and not enough time to think clearly about what matters most.
Distractions and interruptions. Messages, meetings, and task switching break up the day and make it difficult to return to focused work.
Overthinking and stalled progress. Decisions take longer than they should, important tasks keep getting put off, and knowing what to do does not always lead to doing it.
Change and uncertainty. Shifting priorities, unfamiliar situations, and setbacks make it harder to think clearly, decide what comes next, and keep moving.
My approach
Writing is one of the simplest, most effective ways to get a better handle on what's happening in our own heads.
Research shows that structured writing can reduce mental load, help us examine our thinking more objectively, and close the gap between knowing what to do and actually doing it.
JournalingFix turns that science into short, targeted writing protocols for the moments when our thinking gets in the way of our progress.
Each uses a deliberate sequence of questions to cut through mental noise, challenge assumptions, break unproductive patterns, and move important work forward.
A few minutes of targeted writing can help prevent hours lost to overthinking, distraction, or stalled progress.
And with repeated use, you start to recognize your own patterns: what trips you up, why it happens, and how to get ahead of it.
About Áine
Áine Kmen (pronounced Awnya) is the founder of JournalingFix and a speaker focused on cognitive overload, decision-making, and the science of moving from intention to action.
Before founding JournalingFix, she spent more than a decade leading marketing and growth for startups across three continents, working inside fast-moving environments where clarity, focus, and rapid decision-making directly impacted results.
Today, she helps leaders, founders, and teams move forward on what matters, with easily accessible practices that reduce mental clutter, improve decision quality, and restore forward progress.
Her work blends established brain science, performance science, and practical workplace application into tools audiences use immediately.
Talks, Workshops, and Training
Sessions can be tailored to your audience, event goals, and the challenges your organization is facing.
Formats range from conference talks and interactive workshops to team training and leadership sessions.
Here are a few examples of topics I've presented:
Fix Your Day: Brain Science × Writing to Get More Done
Why we lose time to distractions, overthinking, avoidance, and competing demands, even when we know what’s important. How to use practical, science-based writing tools to get back on track and move forward on what matters.
Working Alongside AI: Maintaining Critical Thinking and Human Judgment
Tools for keeping your edge. How to keep your critical thinking, independent judgment and problem-solving skills strong alongside heavy AI usage.
Navigating Change: Tools for Staying Strong in the In-Between
Practical tools for getting out of overthinking, regaining perspective, and making confident decisions when change or uncertainty bring challenges.
Audience Feedback
“What stood out most was how it helped clear the feeling of overwhelm and mental fatigue. It gently broke things down into manageable pieces, making it easier to process what’s in front of you and then shift into your next task with clarity and ease. It’s the kind of practice that doesn’t just feel good in the moment—it actually changes how you move through your day.”
“The feedback from our members was overwhelmingly positive. Many were genuinely surprised by how this simple process could help them have a more productive workday. Several members even asked if we could bring Aine back for another session.
If you’re looking for a valuable event, I highly recommend inviting Aine to host this workshop at your location. It’s practical, engaging, and clearly resonated with our members.”
“JournalingFix prompts help me put aside demanding tasks when I need to focus on other things, and they’ve helped me get started on tasks I resist doing. The journal entries are fast. I usually spend about five minutes. They don’t feel like extra work. They’re each structured for one goal, so they’re easy to apply. ”
Ideal For:
Leadership teams navigating change, growth, and uncertainty
Founders and entrepreneurs managing competing priorities and constant decision-making
High-performing professionals experiencing overwhelm, context switching, and mental fatigue
HR and L&D teams looking for practical tools to share with teams
Innovation, technology, and professional communities focused on performance and preventing burn-out
“As a developer, my brain is juggling 15 threads at once by noon. AI tools make me faster, but they also add a whole new layer - more decisions, more context-switching, more information flying at me constantly. The micro-journaling techniques in Áine’s seminar gave me a way to dump the noise, quiet the mental chatter, and reconnect with my own voice and creativity. That clarity is everything. ”
“I came to Áine’s workshop stuck on procrastination and avoidance of hard tasks, and left with simple techniques that work. I use it every day now and am excited to see what else JournalingFix has in store.”
In-person and remote options
Clear session timing provided, simple setup needs, copy and paste marketing descriptions, and optional digital takeaways shared via QR code or your event app. Easy to run, whether you’re programming a ballroom keynote or a breakout track.
Flexible Formats
Available as keynote, workshop, breakout session, leadership offsite, virtual session, or custom program.
Whether you're planning a conference, leadership offsite, professional development event, or community gathering, sessions can be customized for your audience, goals, and format.
Based in San Diego, CA · Available for travel