Creativity Speakers

Sir Richard Branson

A global entrepreneur known for his unique vision, creative management style, and brilliant ability to motivate employees, Richard Branson is the branding guru behind Virgin Group, Ltd. - an empire he has built of over 360 companies in areas of entertainment, travel, and lifestyle. With his signature wit and down-to-earth ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

Jon Landau

Academy Award and two-time Golden Globe-winning producer Jon Landau has repeatedly demonstrated an ability to oversee and deliver major motion pictures. He currently holds the distinction of having produced the two highest grossing movies of all-time, Avatar and Titanic. Landau brings his thorough ...

Jeff Taylor

As founder of Monster and Eons, Jeff Taylor is recognized as an innovator and visionary business leader in the Internet and careers industries. As an inspirational and enthusiastic keynote speaker, Taylor zeroes in on what lies ahead by drawing on his experience as a big picture entrepreneur and expert at technology, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Chris Hughes

Co-founder of Facebook and the mastermind behind My.BarackObama.com, two of the most successful startups in modern history, Chris Hughes has spent his brief career developing technologies to make social communication and political organizing easier and more efficient. A true visionary, he is a sought after speaker on ...

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.

David Galenson

Professor of economics at the University of Chicago and research associate of the National Bureau of Economic Research, Galenson is known for his extensive analysis on the process of creativity – specifically, for his theory on the experimental versus conceptual thought process. Lauded for his foresight in understanding ...

Kahi Lee

Kahi Lee has been called a "renaissance chick, interior design goddess and a leader of the new school." She has appeared on numerous television programs including Design on a Dime, Merge Renovate My Family, Ultimate Gamer, FreeStyle, and My Celebrity Home, numbering nearly 200 episodes in all.

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.

Evan Bailyn

Evan Bailyn is the anti-guru. Instead of a silver bullet, Bailyn relied on hard work, long hours and immense determination to crack Google's algorithm. He is the CEO of First Page Sage, a search engine optimization and social media company with a near-perfect record of getting client websites to rank on the first page of ...

Candice Olson

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 ...