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James Poulter

Keynote Speaker

AI/Voice Technology and Future of Work Thought Leader

"Voice is the antidote to our digital distraction" – James Poulter

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James was previously the Head of social media for LEGO’s social network for Kids, LEGO Life, which launched globally in 2017 and has since grown to over 2 million active users regularly posting their content to the world’s first global and safe social network for kids. As well as devising and developing social features such as LEGO Life’s emoji keyboard, custom characters, and moderation systems, James oversaw the launch of LEGO’s global partnership with GIPHY, leading the LEGO channel to accrue over 1 billion GIF views in its first year. Before joining LEGO, James worked for a number of the world’s leading marketing, advertising, and public relations firms, including Edelman and Ogilvy, leading digital marketing, mobile, and social campaigns both in EMEA and globally, as well as new business efforts for clients such as Diageo, Unilever, Bose, PayPal, HP and Adobe.

James founded Vixen Labs, one of Europe’s leading strategy consultancies and app development studios for voice assistants and conversational AI.

As the CEO and Co-Founder of Vixen Labs, James was instrumental in establishing the company as Europe’s leading full-service Voice Agency. Vixen Labs specializes in voice consultancy and design, assisting brands in leveraging voice-first technology and conversational interfaces for effective communication and promotion.

Starting with a team of two people, in the space of three years, even during a pandemic, the team has now grown into over 20 staff and continues to grow from strength to strength, and in December 2023 Vixen Labs was acquired by House 337. Outside of work, James is an advisor to the Church of England’s digital board as well as a number of other charities, entrepreneurs, and start-ups. James is also the author of the upcoming book Talking Gods – work, worship and wonder in a world of AI, which explores the intersection of technology, faith, and society.

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James Poulter’s Speech Topics

  • Masterclass – Executive Chat Mastery

    The Executive ChatGPT Mastery course is a comprehensive 90-minute session designed to equip executives and professionals with the skills and knowledge to integrate ChatGPT into their daily workflows. This course will demonstrate how to leverage ChatGPT to enhance meetings, summarize and organize information, and function as a personal assistant. The session will emphasize ethical and mindful usage of ChatGPT, ensuring participants can confidently set up and utilize this tool in their work environments.


    Course Objectives:

    · Understand the capabilities and limitations of ChatGPT.

    · Learn how to use ChatGPT to enhance and run meetings.

    · Master techniques for summarizing and organizing information and data.

    · Explore how ChatGPT can serve as a personal assistant.

    · Discover use cases in marketing, PR, content creation, and social media.

    · Gain confidence in setting up and managing ChatGPT for team success.


    Key Takeaways

    – Practical Skills to integrate CHATGpt into Daily Workflows

    – Enhanced meeting management and information organisation techniques

    – Knowledge of ethical considerations in AI Usage

    – Readiness to set up and operate CHATGPT instances for team success

  • Understanding the Innovator’s Mindset: A Guide for Business Leaders

    In this talk, James Poulter—serial entrepreneur, agency owner, founder, advisor, and former LEGO employee—will take business leaders on a journey into the mind of the innovator. This session is designed to help leaders understand and support the entrepreneurs and creative thinkers within their organizations. By uncovering the unique traits, risk tolerances, and expectations of innovators, James will provide actionable strategies to cultivate an environment where these individuals can thrive and drive value for the organization.


    Key Themes:

    The Innovator’s DNA

    · Who are the innovators in your organization?

    · Core characteristics of innovators: Creativity, problem-solving, and a desire to challenge the status quo.

    · Why they approach risk differently: Seeing opportunities where others see obstacles.


    The Innovator’s Journey: Expectations and Challenges

    · Understanding how innovators think: Ideation, experimentation, and iteration.

    · The balancing act of ambition and self-doubt: What leaders need to know about the emotional side of innovation.

    · Why innovators often push boundaries—and why that’s a good thing.


    Leadership Strategies for Supporting Innovators

    · Speaking the innovator’s language: Tips for effective communication and collaboration.

    · Providing psychological safety: How to encourage risk-taking without fear of failure.

    · Balancing autonomy and structure: Giving innovators the freedom to create while aligning their work with organizational goals.


    Creating an Innovation Culture

    · Identifying and leveraging innovators in your organization.

    · Fostering a growth mindset across teams.

    · Building pathways for ideas to move from concept to execution.

  • Turn It Off And On Again: Rebooting Your Customer Experience for the AI Age

    In this cutting-edge presentation, JP Poulter guides organizations through the process of reimagining and revitalizing their customer experience strategies for the AI-driven era. Using the familiar IT troubleshooting advice “Turn it off and on again” as a metaphor, JP demonstrates how to reset, reconfigure, and reboot customer interactions to harness the full potential of AI technologies


    Key Topics Covered:

    · Turning Off: Assessing and Retiring Outdated Approaches

    · Reconfiguration: Integrating AI into the CX Stack

    · Turning On: Activating Your AI-Powered CX Strategy

    · Continuous Improvement: Ensuring Your CX Stays Cutting-Edge

  • “The Robots Are Coming

    In this groundbreaking talk, JP Poulter guides organizations through the process of rewiring their teams for the AI age. Using his custom-developed “AI Nervous System” framework, JP provides a clear roadmap for integrating AI into your organization’s DNA, ensuring you’re not just ready for the future – you’re actively shaping it.


    Key Themes

    · Understanding and implementing the AI Nervous System framework

    · Customizing Large Language Models (LLMs) to support team functions

    · Navigating the ethical considerations of AI deployment

    · Leveraging AI to enhance connections with customers and employees

  • CTRL – ALT- DEL

    In this transformative talk, JP Poulter introduces a powerful framework for cultivating innovation within organizations. Using the familiar computer command “Ctrl, Alt, Delete” as a metaphor, JP guides leaders and teams through the process of reinventing their approach to innovation. This talk doesn’t just theorize about innovation—it provides a practical roadmap for embedding creativity and forward-thinking into your organization’s DNA.


    Ctrl: Gaining Control

    · Developing active listening skills across all levels of the organization

    · Implementing feedback loops to capture insights from employees and customers

    · Creating a system for idea capture and evaluation

    · Establishing innovation metrics and KPIs to track progress


    Alt: Creating Alternatives

    · Techniques for breaking out of conventional thinking patterns

    · Cross-pollination of ideas from different industries and disciplines

    · Scenario planning and future-casting exercises

    · Embracing diversity and inclusion as catalysts for innovative thinking


    Delete: Unlearning and Renewal

    · Identifying and challenging outdated assumptions and processes

    · Techniques for overcoming resistance to change

    · Creating a ‘fail fast, learn quickly’ culture

    · Implementing systems for continuous learning and adaptation

  • 2026 – Autonomous Connected & Enable

    In this presentation, James takes you into the not-too-distant future to look at the real impact of new and advancing existing technologies and how they will impact individuals’ lives in 24 hours, and what long-term benefits they will bring.

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