Often named the funniest man alive, John Cleese is both a versatile comedic actor and a leading business motivator. John is one of the most influential comic writers and actors of the past 40 years and can show you how elements of creativity in the business world can reap untold dividends, from recruitment, training and retaining employees, to better and more enjoyable customer service, to helping businesses innovate and accommodate change.

“Undoubtedly one of Britain’s best loved comedians”

In detail

It was during his time at Cambridge that John discovered he could create comedy material. He began to notice certain patterns to his creativity. Subsequently, a good friend who was a professor of psychology at Sussex University showed John all the relevant creativity research. John then realized that current business ethos worked against creativity, and he began to study how people could become more creative within such an un-helpful environment. John started his professional show business career in 1966 when he joined in The Frost Report at the BBC, as both a performer and writer. John played his part in creating such comedy classics as Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Life of Brian, The Meaning of Life, Fawlty Towers and A Fish Called Wanda.

What he offers you

John helps businesses understand the importance of creativity and its direct relationship to all aspects of the corporate spectrum. His speech is based on his belief that creativity is fundamentally, allied with the ability to play – that is to relinquish intellectual control, so that ideas can emerge from the part of the brain which can supply them – the unconscious. He shares with audiences his comprehensive and specific messages on how to create the conditions in which one’s creativity can best flourish.

How he presents

John’s creativity presentations are a unique blend of humour and corporate business acumen. As a speaker he is unrivalled with his exceptional use of humour leaving audiences with a highly memorable and rewarding performance.

Creativity

Motivation

Leadership

Business Strategy

Achieving Goals

Human Resources

1999
What You Really Need to Know About High Blood Pressure (with Rob Buckman)

1996
Life and How to Survive It

1984
Families and How to Survive Them

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Viswanathan Anand is at the forefront of the Chess world having won rapid, classical chess events and also against computers during his distinguished career. In 2007 and 2008 he won the World Chess Champion. The pinnacle of his career was in 2000 when he became the First Asian to win the (15th) World Chess Champion in Teheran.

“Viswanathan Anand is a truly gifted individual”

In detail

By 14 Viswanathan was the “Boy Wonder” of Indian chess and his lightning speed, ability to see and read the game far ahead, as well as great intuition, saw him emerge as the Youngest Indian National Champion at age of 16. As he grew in strength and reputation, he won the strongest tournament at that time, The “Reggio Emilia” in Italy in 1991 ahead of Kasparov & Karpov. His successes are many including wins at the World Cup, Chess Classic of Mainz, Corsica Masters, Credit Suisse Masters and the Corus Super GM tournament at Wijk Aan Zee.

What he offers you

Viswanathan Anand is known as the “One man Indian Chess revolution” whose ambition it is to be able to take chess to the grass roots level. He has throughout his career, for almost 20 years now, been way ahead of his times and peers. His dream is to make chess available to everyone.

How he presents

Viswanathan Anand is a truly international performer who keenly promotes the game in his vivid presentations, through innovative methods and fascinating insights that touch his audiences. He also enjoys “simult” challenges.

Strategic Thinking

Creativity

Achieving Goals

Chess and Computers

Strategy

“Simult”

The Arjuna Award

The prestigious Padma Shri (the youngest recipient of the title)

The first recipient of the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award

The Soviet Land Nehru Award

The BPL Achievers of the World

Sportstar

Sportsworld “Sportsman of the year 1995″ Award

One of the highest awards, the Padma Bhushan

The Sportstar, “Sportsman of the Millennium” award and the Birla “Living Legends Award”.

Anand received the “Jameo de Oro”, one of Spain’s highest civilian awards given to a foreigner

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Wayne Hemingway is co-founder of fashion label Red or Dead and HemingwayDesign. After 21 consecutive seasons on the catwalk at London Fashion Week, he and his wife sold Red or Dead in a multi million cash sale in 1999. He then set up HemingwayDesign, joining forces with building firm Wimpey to work on various housing projects specialising in affordable and social design. Wayne is the Chairman of Building for Life, CABE (Commission for Architecture and The Built Environment) a funded organisation that promotes excellence in the quality of design of new housing. He is a Professor in the Built Environment department of Northumbria University, a writer for architectural and housing publications as well as a judge of international design competitions including the regeneration of Byker in Newcastle and Salford in Greater Manchester.

“I use technology to work more professionally, but especially to finish work quickly.”

In detail

Wayne started his career at London’s fashionable Camden Market, selling second-hand clothes. An early boost by an order from the New York department store Macy’s, and the company became famous for its footwear, especially its revival of Doc Marten boots. His and his wife’s innovative approach saw their designs and stores spread quickly across the UK, then the world, winning them a host of industry accolades along the way.

What he offers you

Having received an MBE in the Queen’s 2006 Birthday List and being Chairman of the South Coast Design Forum, Wayne Hemingway passionately believes in the supremacy of design, whether in clothes or in buildings. Highly successful and popular Wayne offers audiences insights into entrepreneurship, making it in the fashion and design industry and moving onto new challenges. His designs helped Red or Dead to win the British Fashion Council’s ‘Street Style Designer of the Year’ award three times in a row in the late 90s.

How he presents

Inspirational and hugely entertaining Wayne’s energizing presence leaves audiences feeling motivated.

Entrepreneurial Innovation

Fashion

Design

Re-invention

Regeneration

Cities of the Future

Corporate Social Responsibility

2004
Home Buyers Guide Counter-pack: What to Look and Ask for When Buying a New Home

Cocktail Shakers Lava Lamps Tuppe

2003
Mass Market Classics: A Celebration of Everyday Design

1999
Kitsch (20th Century Icons S.)

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In 1991, Erin Brockovich was a single mother with small children. She uncovered evidence that the Pacific Gas and Electric Company had been aware of the danger of a chemical it had allowed to leak into the groundwater around Henkley, California. In 1993 she put together over 600 plaintiffs and partnered with a powerhouse law firm to win the suit. Eventually the case lead to a $333 million judgement, one of the largest legal settlements in U.S. history, against the utility company.

“Inspiring!”-Julia Roberts – (Julia played the part of Erin in the self-titled Hollywood Blockbuster)

In detail

Erin Brockovich grew up in Lawrence, Kansas, and completed one year at Kansas State University. She received an associate’s degree from a Texas business college. No longer a file clerk, Erin now serves as director of environmental research at Masry and Vititoe.

What she offers you

Erin Brockovich delivers her irrepressible spirit and down-to-earth wisdom in a stunning trove of stories, lessons, and motivational strategies audiences can use to summon their inner strength and free the winning forces that lie within us all.

How she presents

Erin is a truly remarkable speaker and her presentations are highly entertaining, captivating, motivating and above all inspiring.

Take it From Me Life’s a Struggle But You Can Win

Environmental Issues

Inspiration and Motivation.

2002

Take it From Me Life’s a Struggle But You Can Win

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Robert Redford is an award-winning American actor, director, producer and entrepreneur. He is best known as one of Hollywood’s biggest superstars but has recently been involved in onsulting and speaking for a wide range of global organizations, including computer giant IBM.

“Stay loose and place creativity at the forefront when you do anything” Robert Redford

In detail

Robert has starred in an array of award winning films and has received a huge number of awards. In December of 2005, he received honors at the Kennedy Center for his contributions to American culture through the performing arts. He founded The Sundance Institute in 1981 in order to help emerging and aspiring producers, directors, writers, and film composers attend highly competitive programs run by the Institute, to assist them in developing their craft. The Sundance Institute celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2006. The Institute also owns and runs the annual Sundance Film Festival.

What he offers you

One of the most influential creative voices of our time Robert Redford encourages audiences to think creatively, take risks and champion new ideas. He draws upon his own experiences to demonstrate the power and importance of creative diversity.

How he presents

A highly professional and passionate speaker Robert is in great demand at events across the globe.

Leadership

Creativity

Risk Taking

Championing New Idea

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Álvaro González-Alorda is professor and Director of the Innovation Department at ISEM Fashion Business School, Associate Professor at Instituto de Empresa and other business schools. In the last five years he has focused his research and his consulting activity on developing a methodology to launch transformation and innovation processes in companies, by adjusting the business model to cope with instability in the market.

“Past success can blind companies to the changes in the market & slow down the strategic decision to review the business model” Álvaro González-Alorda

In detail

Álvaro González-Alorda holds a degree in Communications from University of Navarre and a PDD from IESE Business School. He has also carried out research work at Harvard Business School. He currently works with IESE professor Luis Huete delivering seminars and advising companies on innovation and transformation.

What he offers you

Álvaro González-Alorda offers presentations that draw from his vast experience, having collaborated with over 60 national and international companies. He has collected and consolidated work on innovation and transformation of organizations, based on cases and research produced by the best business schools worldwide, and also on consulting experience with small, medium and large companies from Europe, America and Asia.

How he presents

Álvaro González-Alorda is a skilled and communicative speaker. His high content presentations are most entertaining, educational and interactive, delivered with humour and charisma.

Innovation and Transformation of Companies: Keys to Taking Advantage of the Crisis

Change Management

Leadership

Marketing and Clienting

Customer Management

Word of Mouth Marketing

Intelligent Use of New Technologies

Tourism Marketing

Transformation Processes

2010
Los próximos 30 años (The next 30 years)

So what kind of car you would like? One that shrinks for easy parking? A four-seater that turns into a pick-up at the touch of a button? Or would you like seats that lean into the curves? Well, they all exist. Swiss inventor Frank Rinderknecht comes up with a different curiosity every year. With his company Rinspeed, Rinderknecht has a habit of unveiling a world’s first and most innovative that is guaranteed not to go unnoticed. The Swiss are among the world’s pioneers in the area of hydropower – his car creations sQuba is a zero emission car.

“We want to set trends–we don’t want to follow” Frank M. Rinderknecht

In detail

In 1979 Frank founded Rinspeed Inc. and appeared for the first time at the Geneva International Motor Show. Today Rinspeed is a successful automotive consulting business which creates special products and conversions and is internationally renowned for extraordinary concept cars. Rinspeed also focuses on the use of new materials and eco-friendly energies and engines.

What he offers you

The pioneering Swiss car designer shows how dreams become reality. Frank analyses the structures of communication and leadership in organisations and employs the model of extraordinary concepts in the corporate life. His presentations also offer insights into his belief that emotions are an important factor of success – they inspire creativity and innovation and generate new ideas.

How he presents

Through wit and intelligence he will be a thought provoking, out-of-the-box thinking speaker at your event.

Sustainable Mobility – The Future Way of Driving

Why Concept Cars?

Innovation through Emotions

Automotive Visions – Driven by Emotions

Challenges and Innovation in the Automotive Industry

Extraordinary Ways of Communication with Extraordinary Concepts

Rinspeed sQuba – The First Submersible Car

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Hamish Taylor is a leading Expert on Innovation and Branding. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Bankers, a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Transport. He chairs the EMEA advisory board for Emory University. He is also a trustee of the Robert T Jones Memorial Scholarship and a non-executive Director of Chartered Brands, the Edinburgh based brand realisation company. In 2004 Hamish established his own company Hamish Taylor Skills Exchange Network.

“One of the best presentations I have ever seen, let alone had the good fortune to Chair” – Chairman, Economist

In detail

Hamish started his career at Procter and Gamble, following this he became a Management Consultant at Price Waterhouse, Head of Brands at British Airways, CEO of Eurostar, and CEO of Sainsburys Bank….all before he was 40! In all cases, he left behind a record of significant business growth triggered by a willingness to challenge the normal way of doing things.

What he offers you

Hamish has an award winning record of driving innovation and change in a number of very different environments. He focuses on enabling organisations to achieve breakthroughs by looking outside their current environment. Processes, product and people development are all part of this mix, covering themes such as customer service, leadership and change.

How he presents

Whether speaking at or hosting conferences (or running one of his master classes), Hamish inspires teams with his rapid fire, enthusiastic stories of innovation.

Accelerating Innovation

Making Innovation Happen

Bringing your Brand to Life

Managing yourself as a brand

Leadership and Team Breakthroughs

Customer Service

Change Management

Rail Professional Business Manager of the Year in 1998 for his Results at Eurostar

Sheth Distinguished International Alumnus Award, Emory University

Inspired Leaders Network Award for the Management of Innovation

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Pranav Mistry is the inventor of SixthSense, a wearable device that enables new interactions between the real world and the world of data. He is passionate about integrating the digital informational experience with our real-world interactions. Currently, he is a PhD student in the Fluid Interfaces Group at MIT’s Media Lab.

“One of the two or three, best inventors in the world right now” Chris Anderson

In detail

Pranav holds a Master in Media Arts and Sciences from MIT and Master of Design from IIT Bombay. He previously worked with Microsoft as a UX researcher. Previous projects from his work at MIT includes intelligent sticky notes, Quickies, that can be searched and can send reminders; a pen that draws in 3D; and TaPuMa, a tangible public map that can act as Google of physical world. His research interests also include Gestural and Tangible Interaction, Ubiquitous Computing, AI, Machine Vision, Collective Intelligence and Robotics.

What he offers you

In his presentation the genius behind the Sixth Sense technology, Pranav Mistry explains and offers a fascinating perspective into why he believes imagination is the only limit in merging technology with real life.

How he presents

MIT whiz kid, Pranav is one of those rare people with the ability to charm you the moment you meet him. He radiates an enthusiasm for invention which is thoroughly contagious. He is a fascinating and spontaneous speaker, with a passionate desire to help everyone to be creative and innovative.

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Sixth Sense: The Future of Wearable Technology

Wonder. Wonders

Innovation

Motivation

Creative Design

Robotics

Sixth Sense has been awarded Invention of the Year Award 2009 by Popular Science

Winner of ‘TR35 2009′ award, Technology Review

Winner of ‘Young Indian Innovator 2009′ award, Digit Magazine

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Bran Ferren is one of the world’s preeminent artist / designers & scientist / engineers. He is a nationally recognized, award-winning speaker who has worked in theater, film special effects, product design, architecture and the sciences. Bran’s current clients include GM, Lockheed Martin, NASA, the National Security Agency and government agencies that value his unique combination of strengths: equal measures of genius in science and technology, art and design, creative ideas and successful innovation leadership.

“Bran speaks from unique experience on the art & science of the imagination, & how to organize for innovation”

In detail

Bran Ferren is the former president of research and development of Walt Disney Imagineering, as well as the co-founder of Associates and Ferren, a visual effects company who supplied visual effects for Star Trek V. A popular guest lecturer, Bran has addressed over 100 professional groups in the entertainment, business and scientific communities. He serves on several federally funded science, technology and management advisory boards.

What he offers you

Having won many awards, including three Academy Awards for technical achievement, Bran Ferren is a highly inspiring speaker with unparalleled knowledge and insight into the ways invention, creativity and technology interact for business success. He is an incredible resource whose impact on daily operations can be measured by the passage of time. He fills his presentations with ideas gleaned from his vision of design and technology’s future, and he offers concrete ways to redesign innovation processes that come from his experience as one of our finest innovation practitioners.

How he presents

Bran Ferren is an energetic speaker, at once inspiring and articulate, knowledgeable and insightful. He really makes you think longer and broader.

How to Organize for Innovation: The Art and Science of the Imagination

Vision

Creativity

Education

Technology

New York Drama Desk Award

Los Angeles Critics Circle Award

Maharam Foundation Annual Theater Design Award

Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences awarded Ferren its Technical Achievement Award (1983), Scientific and Engineering award (1987)

Member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences

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