Nancy Regan
Keynote Speaker
Keynote speaker Nancy Regan is a leading authority on Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) and is trusted by global organizations to deliver interactive, informative, and inspirational presentations and training courses.
Nancy Regan is a leading authority on Reliability Centered Maintenance with over 27 years of experience facilitating analyses, conducting training, and guiding organizations in implementing RCM programs.
She is trusted by global organizations to deliver engaging and inspiring presentations. Her simple, straightforward explanation of Maintenance and Reliability fundamentals shows people how to overcome organizational challenges and put reliability principles into practice.
Nancy is a graduate of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University with a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering and the author of The RCM Solution: A Practical Guide to Starting and Maintaining a Successful RCM Program.
Keynote Speeches
Human Reliability – Personal Success and Purpose
Keynote 1
Title: Stand Up to the Most Powerful Enemy to Empower Your Reliability Culture and Vitalize Your Purpose
Our most powerful enemies are invisible. They lurk in the shadows and when we are inspired with a meaningful purpose, they can become even stronger. They pounce and use all their might to strangle us, unless we confront them effectively. Join Nancy as she reveals how to defeat the enemies and embolden yourself.
Nancy shares how to use your newfound (personal) authority to inspire commitment from team members and to foster a Culture that vitalizes objectives.
Keynote 2
Title: Your Inner Success Mechanism - Bring Your Goals Alive by Discovering What It Is and How to Operate It
Do you have a goal (personal or professional!) that you are really passionate about but haven't acted on yet? If so, you are not alone. You can achieve your Heart's Desire because you were born with an Inner Success Mechanism. Here's the catch; it's simple - but not easy - to operate.
Join Nancy as she shares the "operator's manual" to your Inner Success Mechanism. Once you discover what it is and how to operate it, you can bring your goals alive.
Keynote Speech
Maintenance & Reliability
Keynote
Lick your Equipment!
What it takes to get the Reliability you need using Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) and how to persuade Management (and everyone else) that it is a Priority!
Too often in our industry, organizations prioritize the latest technology, leaving the basics of Maintenance and Reliability overlooked. The result? A reactive mode of operation that negatively impacts profits, team morale, and reliability outcomes.
Inspired by a childhood story about a brother licking a pumpkin pie in front of all his siblings so he could claim it all for himself, Nancy shows how this humorous anecdote relates to achieving reliability goals and building a lasting and effective Reliability Culture with Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM).
Attendees will leave empowered to bring five basic reliability skills to the forefront of their organization and learn how to achieve long-term success with RCM. And in a world increasingly dominated by AI and digital tools, mastering these fundamentals is what gives professionals the ability to critically judge what advanced technologies really offer — and whether they’ll deliver real results.
When the basics are in place, AI becomes an asset, not a distraction. To wrap things up, Nancy leads a fun and interactive Reliability Experiment with the audience — and yes, one lucky participant goes home with a prize!
Workshop
Human Reliability – Personal Success and Purpose
One-Day Workshop (Can be conducted Live or Online)
Crush the Obstacles and Bring Your Own Goals Alive
All human beings have a very special purpose in life and achieving that purpose is simple - but not easy - because humans are subject to Duality. For example, there is good and evil, and joy and sorrow. One cannot exist without the other.
The problem is that Duality offers up our most powerful enemies. Their job is to get in the way of achieving our Heart's Desire. That's why we must learn techniques to battle them so we can bring our goals alive.
The invisible obstacles are: Fear, "the Voices," Overwhelm, Comparison, Perfection, Comfort, and Negative Thoughts. In this workshop, attendees learn powerful techniques to manage them so they can become emboldened to bring their own goals alive.
Upcoming
speaking engagements
Sept 23, 2025 (LIVE Event)
Reliability Ireland Keynote
Reliability Ireland 2025 | Kelkenny
https://reliabilityireland.ie/
Lick your Equipment! What it takes to get the Reliability you need using Reliability Centered
Maintenance (RCM) and how to persuade Management (and everyone else) that it is a Priority! Too often in our industry, organizations prioritize the latest technology, leaving the basics of Maintenance and Reliability overlooked. The result? A reactive mode of operation that negatively impacts profits, team morale, and reliability outcomes. Inspired by a childhood story about a brother licking a pumpkin pie in front of all his siblings so he could claim it all for himself, Nancy shows how this humorous anecdote relates to achieving reliability goals and building a lasting and effective Reliability Culture with Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM). Attendees will leave empowered to bring five basic reliability skills to the forefront of their organization and learn how to achieve long-term success with RCM.
Oct 7, 2025 (LIVE Event)
SMRP Breakout Session
SMRP Annual Conference | Fort Worth, Texas
https://smrp.org/Events/Annual-Conference
From Reactive to Proactive: Leveraging CBM for Improved Reliability
Successful implementation of Condition Based Maintenance (CBM) requires a deep understanding of fundamental principles. Once these foundational skills are firmly established, CBM becomes a powerful tool for navigating the complexities of real-world reliability challenges. This presentation provides a concrete insight into the world of CBM in the context of a Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) case study. It spotlights crucial Failure Modes within a lubrication system. At the heart of the presentation lies the focus on CBM and demystifying the P-F interval. While rooted in the framework of an RCM Case study, the presentation quickly pivots towards the application of CBM. The presentation underscores how organizations can transition from Reactive Mode to a proactive approach to Reliability through the proper application of Condition Based Maintenance.
Oct 8, 2025 (LIVE Event)
SMRP Breakout Session
SMRP Annual Conference | Fort Worth, Texas
https://smrp.org/Events/Annual-Conference
Is Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) Still Relevant?
Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) is invaluable in today's technological landscape. With a legacy spanning over five decades, RCM significantly enhances asset reliability and organizational culture. Proper planning is essential for successful implementation, covering personnel selection, interdisciplinary involvement, and commitment to RCM principles. This presentation provides a roadmap with twelve key steps for planning an RCM analysis and ensuring effective implementation. Strategies for securing organizational buy-in are emphasized, catering to novices and seasoned practitioners alike. Advocating a "start-off-small" approach, the presentation dispels misconceptions and underscores RCM's role in fostering continuous improvement. By leveraging RCM's potential and focusing on ongoing evaluation, organizations can achieve substantial improvements in asset reliability and performance.
Oct 8, 2025 (LIVE Event)
SMRP Closing Panel Session Member
SMRP Annual Conference | Fort Worth, Texas
https://smrp.org/Events/Annual-Conference
Harnessing Technology for Our Industry
From the rise of automation and artificial intelligence to the changing ways we work, we stand on the cusp of a new era. Our panelists will offer diverse perspectives on how to best prepare our industry for the demands of the future. How do we need to evolve our businesses to be efficient, safe, and cutting-edge? What technologies are our peers already using to improve their operations? What do these changes mean for our workforce?
Oct 14, 2025 (LIVE Event)
Redlist Attain ’25 Keynote
Maintenance and Reliability Innovation Summit, Provo, UT
https://go.getredlist.com/attain25
Lick your Equipment! What it takes to get the Reliability you need using Reliability Centered Maintenance
Too often in our industry, organizations prioritize the latest technology, leaving the basics of Maintenance and Reliability overlooked. The result? A reactive mode of operation that negatively impacts profits, team morale, and reliability outcomes. Inspired by a childhood story about a brother licking a pumpkin pie in front of all his siblings so he could claim it all for himself, Nancy shows how this humorous anecdote relates to achieving reliability goals and building a lasting and effective Reliability Culture with Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM). Attendees will leave empowered to bring five basic reliability skills to the forefront of their organization and learn how to achieve long-term success with RCM. And in a world increasingly dominated by AI and digital tools, mastering these fundamentals is what gives professionals the ability to critically judge what advanced technologies really offer — and whether they’ll deliver real results. When the basics are in place, AI becomes an asset, not a distraction. To wrap things up, Nancy leads a fun and interactive Reliability Experiment with the audience — and yes, one lucky participant goes home with a prize!