Scott Steinberg | Speaker Profile
Today’s top household brands, largest associations, and leading government agencies turn to futurist keynote speaker Scott Steinberg – bestselling author of Think Like a Futurist – to help spot and capitalize upon tomorrow’s trends today.
Celebrated by clients as the Fortune Master of Innovation and by the BBC as one of America’s top futurists, organizations such as the European Commission have called him one of the best gurus on innovation and competitive strategies that accelerate growth.
Featured keynote topics
In addition to serving as a futurologist and strategic consultant on consumer and B2B products found in over 100 million homes, Scott Steinberg has keynoted or provided virtual presentations for hundreds of conferences, corporate retreats, and branded events.
As well as keynote speeches designed to inspire audiences to think more strategically about the future, his work also includes workshops, webinars, and training seminars that reveal how to stay ahead of change and disruption. The following are a few examples of his most popular speaking themes:
THINK LIKE A FUTURIST: HOW TO SEE TOMORROW TODAY
Think quickly – the future is coming on fast! In this high-energy, high-impact session, you’ll learn to thrive in an age of constant disruption by applying the same strategies and skills that today’s top market leaders use to spot rising trends and opportunities before rivals can react. A crash course in how to innovate and future-proof any business – discover what it takes to successfully adapt, whatever tomorrow brings. From forward-thinking ways to redesign leadership and go-to-market strategies to cutting-edge insights on workplace trends and business solutions, world-renowned strategist Scott Steinberg reveals how you can stay one-step ahead of tomorrow’s marketplace – and one step ahead of the competition
FUTURE TRENDS: WHAT’S NEXT FOR YOUR INDUSTRY – AND HOW CAN YOU STAY AHEAD OF IT?
In a series of energetic and inspiring presentations, one of today’s top technology futurists and business strategists shows industry leaders in every field – e.g., finance, healthcare, insurance, retail, etc. – which trends promise to transform the sector(s) in which they operate, as well as how to stay competitive and boost productivity and performance by leveraging cutting-edge tools and strategies for staying ahead of the curve. Through market research, professional development techniques, and practical, real-world insights, attendees will learn to recognize and act upon the benefits and opportunities that emerging trends and technologies create. Built to empower modern professionals, a range of dynamic discussions and workshops shows how to tap into the power of change and high-tech innovation to build a lasting foundation for professional advancement and growth.
CHANGE MANAGEMENT: CREATING A CULTURE OF INNOVATION
In today’s working world, competitive landscapes and best practices shift faster than ever – as do market and workforce trends. But no matter how much disruption you’re dealing with, you can empower both individuals and teams to more effectively embrace paradigm shifts, improve organizational learning, and boost productivity with these proven new approaches to leadership, technology, and time management. Bestselling business author and consultant Scott Steinberg explains how the market’s most innovative firms are embracing change management, and best practices and leadership pillars you can implement to breed a culture in which innovation thrives.
CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE IS EVERYTHING: DESIGNING PRODUCTS, SERVICES AND SOLUTIONS THAT CONNECT
Customer experience hasn’t quickly just become the ultimate source of competitive advantage today – in tomorrow’s hyper-competitive business world, it will be everything. Happily, you don’t have to be a genius to build better business solutions or brands – just more clever and ingenious instead. A masterclass in practical innovation brought to you by one of the world’s leading business strategists, this fun and fast-paced presentation explains how simple shifts in strategy and setup can produce BIG impacts, and how to create legions of raving fans in no time flat. From great ideas to even greater execution, discover what it takes to make a splash in tomorrow’s market – and how you and your business can position yourself to ride the future’s next big wave step ahead of the competition. 
Testimonials
“If you really want to know about business, you should refer to Scott Steinberg.”
Richard Branson, Virgin Group
“Scott is a top-notch thinker, strategist, and advisor. After just a brief conversation about potential applications to the nonprofit sphere, I left with a toolbox of strategies to test and new ways of thinking. Scott is very insightful, down-to-earth, and clearly passionate about what he does.”
Kristin Boehne, Manager Strategic Projects, United Way
“Scott’s speech was an eye-opener for EMC. Insights from his talk, specifically his comments on how to build and foster an innovative culture, and research he covered regarding game-changing innovation in large enterprises, enabled us to spark change and innovation on a global scale. As a keynote speaker for thousands of EMC employees, customers, and partners, and in intimate conversations with top executives, Scott was a dynamo. I highly recommend him to any company interested in building innovative culture, disruptive problem-solving approaches or positive change in their organization.”
Calvin Smith, Principal Manager, Global Innovation & Marketing, Dell EMC
Speaker background
Scott Steinberg is the bestselling author of 20+ books from FAST >> FORWARD: How to Turbo-Charge Business, Sales and Career Growth to Make Change Work for You: How to Future-Proof, Fearlessly Innovate, and Succeed Despite Uncertainty, he’s a fixture on the international speaking circuit.
Acclaimed as The World’s Leading Business Strategist, and Fortune magazine’s Master of Innovation, partners include CEOs, CTOs, CIOs, general managers, and executive boards at today’s most well-known organizations. He also served as the CEO of BIZDEV: The International Association for Business Development and Strategic Partnerships – the association with teamwork and collaboration at its core.
Recent Highlights
- Named the World’s Leading Business Strategist by the International Association for Scholastic Excellence
- Thought leader and consultant – worked with over 1500+ leading brands from IBM, PwC and Ford to MTV, The PGA, and Intel
- Trends expert for Trillion-Dollar Firms, World’s Largest Sovereign Wealth Funds, Joint Chief of Staff
- Creator of the POP FUTURE™ training method
- Became CEO of BIZDEV: The International Association for Business Development and Strategic Partnerships™ – feature profile at Forbes here
- New books include Digital Transformation: The Definitive Guide, FAST >> FORWARD: How to Turbo-Charge Business, Sales and Career Growth, Think Like a Futurist, and Cybersecurity: The Expert Guide
- Change and innovation expert for CNBC
- Today’s #1 Generations Expert and Technology Expert (per Google)
- Awarded by a four-star general and top military commanders for outstanding performance in strategic advisory work
- Given the title of Master of Innovation by Chase Bank and Fortune magazine
- Best author of 25 books on leadership, innovation, technology, and marketing – back catalogue includes Lead with Your Heart, Millennial Marketing, Building a Better Workplace, The Business Etiquette Bible, and the bestselling The Modern Parent’s Guide series
Organizations and event organizers can confidently hire this speaker to conduct keynotes and workshops about future trends across a diverse range of topics and in the following formats:
| Format | Description |
|---|---|
| Advisory calls | Discussion with your executives to answer specific questions on a topic, project or subject of choice. |
| Executive coaching | One-to-one coaching and mentoring session between an executive and the selected speaker. Topics are mutually agreed upon. |
| Topic presentation (Internal) | A presentation for your internal team based on a mutually agreed topic with content supplied by the speaker. This format is designed specifically for internal team meetings. Maximum 25 participants. |
| Webinar presentation (Internal) | Webinar presentation for your team members on a mutually agreed topic, including question time. Internal replay rights included. Maximum 100 participants. |
| Webinar presentation (External) | Webinar presentation for your team and external attendees on a mutually agreed topic. Question time and external replay rights included. Maximum 500 participants. |
| Event keynote presentation | Keynote or speaking engagement for your corporate event. Topic and content can be customized to event themes. Includes one-on-one question time and participation in other event sessions if required. |
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Contact us to inquire about booking this speaker for a keynote, panel, or workshop, or contact Kaelah Shimonov at kaelah.s@quantumrun.com
