Natalie Nixon
Natalie Nixon on Why Great Thinkers Ask Divergent Questions
Natalie Nixon
Keynote Speaker
Strategy, Foresight and Innovation Expert; CEO and Founder of Figure 8 Thinking, Author, and Creativity Guru
"Creativity is not a nice to have, it's a MUST have – especially during this time of unprecedented burnout, ubiquitous technology, and hybrid workspaces." — Natalie Nixon
Request Availability
Natalie Nixon'S SPEAKING FEE $25K - $40K
Creativity strategist Natalie Nixon is the creativity whisperer to the C-Suite. Marketing guru Seth Godin has said that she “can help you get unstuck and unlock the work you were born to do.” Natalie is the author of the award-winning book The Creativity Leap: Unleash Curiosity, Improvisation and Intuition at Work and has been ranked among the top 50 keynote speakers in the world by Real Leaders, valued for her accessible expertise on creativity, the future of work, and innovation. As CEO of Figure 8 Thinking, LLC she advises leaders on transformation — by applying wonder and rigor to amplify growth and business value. Her work has been featured in Forbes, Fast Company, and Inc. and her clients have included Meta, Google, Deloitte, Salesforce, and VaynerMedia. Natalie’s experience living in 5 countries combined with her background in anthropology, fashion, academia, and dance distinguish her as a one-of-a-kind creativity expert. She received her BA (honors) from Vassar College and her Ph.D. from the University of Westminster in London. She lives in her hometown of Philly with her husband, John Nixon, and loves ballroom dance.
Featured Videos
Natalie Nixon
Meet Natalie Nixon
Natalie Nixon
Natalie Nixon Speaking Reel
Natalie Nixon
Natalie Nixon on Why Great Thinkers Ask Divergent Questions
Natalie Nixon’s Speech Topics
-
The New I in AI: Imagination, Inquiry, and Intuition
Worried about how you’ll find your edge in AI? At its BEST, AI enhances human qualities at work. Natalie Nixon, a renowned creativity strategist, advocates for leveraging curiosity, imagination, and intuition to navigate this evolving landscape. Her keynote offers practical insights to redesign work and thrive in the changing paradigm.
-
AI is Your Co-Creator
Just as we have IQ and EQ, we also have a CQ — or a creativity quotient. This talk explores the links between creativity and leadership and how leaders with a high CQ behave, interact with stakeholders, and co-create a strategic vision.
-
L.E.A.P! : The Extraordinary Method for Boosting Productivity and Navigating Uncertainty
When ambiguity arises, you can either flee, pause, or charge ahead blindly. Natalie Nixon, a creativity strategist, presents the L.E.A.P Method, a straightforward approach to confront uncertainty. By Leveraging, Envisioning, Asking, and Prototyping, attendees gain clarity and actionable strategies to move forward. Remember, progress only happens in one direction: forward!
Works by Natalie Nixon
Speaker Topics & Types
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) Speakers
- Authors
- Black Female Speakers
- Black History Month Speakers
- Black Motivational Speakers
- Business Speakers
- Change Management Speakers
- Creativity Speakers
- Innovation Speakers
- Keynote Speakers
- Leadership Speakers
- New WSB Speakers
- Public Speakers
- Technology Speakers
- Virtual Speakers
- Motivational Women Speakers
- Women Leadership Speakers
REQUEST AVAILABILITY
Tell us about your event and the speaker you are interested in booking and we will be in touch right away.