Jul 28, 2021

Top Booked Creativity Speakers of 2021

Why book a creativity keynote speaker? Creativity leads to new possibilities that could ultimately solve our most complex problems. Creativity is about thinking outside the box, trying new things, exploring, and self-expression.

When businesses encourage employees to awaken their inner creativity, work can feel a little more like play, problem solving takes a new tone, ideas flow more freely, and teams can express themselves better, boosting overall productivity and employee satisfaction.

We often associate creativity exclusively with artists, authors and musicians but the best employees, leaders, business gurus, innovators and strategists can capitalize on creativity skills, too. Take a look at our diverse range of top booked creativity keynote speakers and who knows, maybe they will be the perfect fit for your next meeting!

 

Top Booked Creativity Keynote Speakers

 

Matthew Luhn

Top Creativity Keynote Speaker, Director, Former Lead Storyteller and Animator at Pixar Studios

Matthew Luhn is a top innovation keynote speaker and former lead animator and storyteller at Pixar Studios. Alongside his story work in Hollywood, Matthew works with Fortune 500 companies, entrepreneurs, and other professionals to craft and tell stories that bridge the gap between business and heart to build stronger brands and business communication.

 

Natalie Nixon

Strategy, Foresight and Innovation Expert; President and Founder of Figure 8 Thinking, Author, and Creativity Guru

Dr. Natalie Nixon is a top change management keynote speaker, consultant, and a strategy, foresight, and innovation expert. As president and founder of Figure 8 Thinking, LLC., she advises leaders on unique approaches for process transformation and leveraging creativity as an innovation resource to more rapidly achieve priority business goals.

 

Josh Linkner

Top Innovation Speaker, Tech Entrepreneur, and New York Times Bestselling Author

Five-time tech entrepreneur, hyper-growth CEO, New York Times bestselling author, venture capitalist, professional jazz guitarist, host of Creative Troublemakers Podcast, and keynote speaker on a mission to drive creativity, innovation, and reinvention.

 

Sekou Andrews

Inspirational Artist, Playwright, Actor and Musician

Imagine harnessing the power of an engaging opening video, an electric closing performance, and an insightful main stage keynote all in one dynamic presentation. For over 15 years Sekou Andrews has been helping the world’s largest organizations deliver relevant information with riveting inspiration through an innovative, unconventional category of speaking called “Poetic Voice.”

 

Jay Ward

Innovation Speaker, Creative Director at Pixar

Jay Ward is a top innovation keynote speaker, a Creative Director of Franchise at Pixar, and a consultant on all Cars-related projects worldwide. He provides automotive and franchise expertise to both Disney and its partners in matters pertaining to Consumer Products, Interactive, Marketing, Publishing, and Theme Parks.

 

Deanna Marsigliese

Top Creativity Keynote Speaker, Animation Art Director and Illustrator at Pixar Studios

Specializing in storytelling through character design, Deanna has worked at Pixar Animation Studios since 2012. Her credits include Luca (2021), Soul (2020), Onward (2020), Toy Story 4 (2019), Incredibles 2 (2018), Bao (2018), Inside Out (2015) & The Good Dinosaur (2013). Deanna delivers panel talks & leads workshops world-wide, having been hosted by SXSW, D23, ILM, Leaders London, Pixelatl, CTNX & The Walt Disney Family Museum.

 

Srinivas Rao

Branding and Creativity Speaker, Chief Creative Instigator/Founder of Unmistakable Media

Srinivas Rao is a top branding and creativity keynote speaker, host of the podcast The Unmistakable Creative, and the bestselling author of The Art of Being Unmistakable. He has been the conference keynote speaker for The International Live Events Association, The Healthcare Design Expo, Catersource, and The International Association of Event Planners. He has also worked with corporations like Citibank, Meredith Corporation, and Bayer.

 

Jade Simmons

Rockstar Concert Pianist, Powerhouse Motivational and Experiential Speaker, Best of SXSW performer

Jade Simmons has been nicknamed “Classical Music’s #1 Maverick” and named one of the Best Keynote Speakers of 2019 and 2020, her electrifying, genre-bending concert adventures span Rachmaninoff all the way to rap and include virtuoso storytelling, uncommon insights, and boundless inspiration.

 

Phil Hansen

Internationally Recognized Multimedia Artist, Author, and Innovator

Phil Hansen is a top innovation keynote speaker, internationally recognized multimedia artist, author, and innovator — at the forefront of bringing art to a wider audience. His inspirational story was first shared on the TED stage to a standing ovation, and then shared around the world including on PBS, BBC and CCTV.

 

Erik Wahl

Author, Artist, Creativity Expert

Erik Wahl is an internationally recognized artist, top TED speaker, and No. 1 bestselling author. His breakthrough experience as an artist and entrepreneur has translated into making him into one of the most sought-after corporate speakers on the circuit today. On stage, Erik’s keynote experience creates a dynamic multidimensional metaphor for how to systematically embrace innovation and risk.

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