Creativity Speakers

Jeffrey Baxter

Grammy Award-winning rock guitarist with the Doobie Brothers and Steely Dan, Baxter is now an advising member of Congress, the defense industry, and the military. Baxter teaches audiences what he has taught leading Pentagon and government officials - challenging old assumptions and adapting to change.

Benjamin Zander

Since its foundation, Zander has held the esteemed position of conductor of the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra. A highly sought after speaker, he captivates audiences with his take on teamwork, creativity, leadership, the transformational power of music, extreme experiences, and how to be outrageous, courageous, and risk ta ...

Steve Wozniak

Steve Wozniak changed the world of computers when he designed Apple's first line of products: The Apple I and the Apple II. Wozniak is also the founder of Wheels of Zeus, a company which created wireless GPS technology. He is a philanthropist who contributes large amounts to schools for state of the art technology equiptm ...

Howard Gardner

Howard Gardner, a psychologist and professor at Harvard, is a pioneering intellectual thinker whose expertise reflects decades of study in leadership, intelligences, and ethics. His recent book, Five Minds for the Future, examines the mental abilities necessary for success in the ever-changing 21st century.

Chip Kidd

A brilliant designer who allies content and imagination with visuals, Kidd creates some of the most impactful, and yet subtle images that draw readers between the covers of a wide range of literature today. Iconic and ingenious, he lives up to the public fanfare that has crowned him "the closest thing to a rock star" in the ...

Judy Collins

Legendary folk singer, social activist, and best-selling author, Collins continues to chronicle life in her narration and song. But, she has also faced personal tragedy with the loss of her son to suicide. Articulating her story of survival with grace and dignity, she shares a deeply moving journey of renewal and redempti ...

George Martin

Knighted by Queen Elizabeth in 1996, and winner of both the Grammy Lifetime Achievement and Novello Awards, producer, arranger, composer, and author, Sir George Martin has had an impact and influence on music and popular culture that is immeasurable. He brought to the world the most original, successful, and influential mu ...

Watts Wacker

Watts Wacker is one of the most celebrated and influential minds in modern business. A lecturer, best-selling author, political commentator and social critic, he is one of the world’s most respected futurists. His uncommon versatility and vision has allowed him to help the world’s top corporations and organizations na ...

Erik Wahl

Wahl's special blend of warmth, humor, and experience helps audiences identify their unchallenged roadblocks to success. He is passionately committed to helping businesses explore new levels of vision and performance through creativity.

Robin Crow

Crow is an author, speaker, entrepreneur, and one of the most innovative guitarists in the world. As a nationally recognized speaker, Crow's no-nonsense, tell-it-like-it-is approach has become his trademark, because he knows firsthand what it takes to be successful. In his best-selling book, Jump.and the Net Will Appear ...

Candice Olsen

Candice Olson is one of North America's leading professional interior designers. Her signature style incorporates creativity, practicality and timelessness to create sophisticated yet accessible designs. Her work reflects her personality - intelligent, warm and inviting with a touch of irreverence.

Mick Fleetwood

In his 35-year career as the driving force behind Fleetwood Mac's success, Fleetwood has learned to be a leader who knows how to nurture the talent of individuals while creating a successful and productive team. Whether behind a drum kit, desk or podium, he brings a unique drive, spirituality and vision.

Dewitt Jones

Jones is one of America's top professional photographers with a career stretching over twenty-five years. As a motion picture director, he had two films nominated for Academy Awards before he was thirty. Fifteen years with "National Geographic", photographing stories all over the globe, earned him a reputation as an excepti ...

Richard Florida

Richard Florida is the author of the best-selling books The Rise of the Creative Class: And How It’s Transforming Work, Leisure Community and Everyday Life, The Flight of the Creative Class, and his latest book, Who’s Your City?, which provides the first ever ranking of cities by life-stages. He is als ...

Wally "Famous" Amos

The man who has made millions selling chocolate chip cookies, Wally "Famous" Amos is proof that one sure recipe for success is to build customer loyalty and satisfaction by providing a quality product.

Robert Kriegel

US News & World Report called Dr. Kriegel "one of the country's leading authorities in change, human performance, and innovative thinking." He is the best-selling author of Sacred Cows Make the Best Burgers, a commentator on NPR's "Marketplace" program, and has coached many Olympic and professional teams. His ...

Jeff Tobe

Tobe's extensive background as an award-winning sales and marketing entrepreneur has made him the leading authority on creativity and innovation in business. Tobe, who has owned his own advertising agency for the past 10 years, believes in the power of creativity to manage the change that is inevitable with innovation, and ...

William McDonough

An internationally renowned architectural designer, McDonough has been recognized by Time magazine as a ‘Hero for the Planet,’ stating that “his utopianism is grounded in a unified philosophy that—in demonstrable and practical ways—is changing the design of the world.” Lauded as a proponent of sustainabl ...

Marc Brown

Best known as Arthur’s creator, author/illustrator Marc Brown has been working with the beloved aardvark for over 25 years. Born one night when Brown was telling a bedtime story to his son, Arthur soon evolved into the book Arthur's Nose, published in 1976.

John McPherson

John McPherson is the cartoonist and writer behind the renowned comic panel Close to Home. McPherson has published more than 20 book collections of his work, yearly block calendars, and an award-winning line of greeting cards. He also created his own line of clothing and various other licensed products.