Speeches / Workshops
Having been a public speaker for many years, I've given talks in the EU, US, Middle East, North Africa, Australia, Russia and Asia.
Clients have inc a very wide range of leading-edge and legacy brands and agencies (across the mix) along with think-tanks, start-ups, NGO's, etc.
I’ve also spoken at events for media clients including those such as the BBC, Brand Strategy, Channel 4, Contagious, Dazed, Design Week, D&AD, Haymarket, Marketing Week, WARC, etc.
Re: workshops, I’ve moderated and/or given an ‘external view’ at a fairly vast number of them, where I usually focus on foresight/ strategy / innovation.
Lecturing
I’ve lectured at leading universities (on Foresight / Strategy / Innovation) for over twenty years.
I’ve done so at Cass Business School, Central St Martins, Chelsea College of Art, London College of Fashion, LSBU Business School, Miami Ad School, Royal College of Art, OMNES/INSEEC, and the University for the Creative Arts.
I also collaborate with the Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies, inc running their new ‘Futures-Driven Innovation’ course re: learning how to develop innovation with impact.
This course focuses on the nexus between foresight and innovation. We aim to inspire participants in how to boost futures-driven innovation in their organisations while invigorating a culture of innovative thinking.
And with regards to being interviewed about my views on all things innovation related - here’s a link to an example c/o a leading news-anchor…
Media
I’ve made media appearances re: both project-specific issues such as discussing a particular brand initiative, or when talking about a cultural / social trend and how this impacts on attitudinal / behavioural change.
I’ve also been quoted by numerous leading media titles in Europe, Asia, the US, Middle East and Africa, regarding my views on a variety of business issues.
The media have inc the BBC (TV & Radio), Sky, CNN, Wall St Journal, Times, Guardian, plus business press inc Contagious, The Drum, Marketing Week, WARC etc.
Moderation / Interviews
I’ve also chaired & moderated many events, inc interviewing a wide range of other speakers at conferences, webinars, workshops, ideation sessions etc.
The image opposite relates to the #RecoverySummit where I moderated sessions and conducted interviews at this amazing event.
Checkout my Interviews with Rahaf Harfoush, Mark Ritson and Howard Yu.
