My keynotes are wakeup calls for the audience, inspiring them to take a bold step forward.
Here are my most requested keynotes. Bespoke talks are also possible - let's please visit about your needs.
pause. think. create. (a.k.a. powerful pauses)
In this talk, I show how to transform your life simply by taking just 10 minutes a day for yourself. Participants will learn how time away from connected devices with nothing more than a pencil and paper can positively impact their attitude, creativity and outlook on life. In an optional workshop, I illustrate how a Pause can truly make a difference by teaching participants a creative thinking technique they can use daily in their personal as well as work lives.
“We all want to be more creative. Dennis shows you how to achieve your goal through mindful changes in your daily routine. He wows the audience with startling observations about habits that prevent creativity. Dennis’ engaging delivery draws you into the conversation and leaves you wanting more.
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perspective: a look at work through a lens
“What’s true in photography is true in work.” I am a fine-art photographer and exhibit my work internationally This visually-rich keynote cleverly uses photography as a metaphor for work. Your audience will learn:
How a clear vision impacts a project from the outset
How to use the resources they have effectively
The need to deliver something meaningful in the end
“Dennis’ talk, ‘Perspective’ was the highlight keynote at our innovation incubator finals ‘Think Big’. Using unique stories, he showed us the similarities between photography and business in a fascinating and engaging way through his visually-rich presentation. His talk drew the audience in and challenged how they look at their business - and personal - lives.”
11 1/2 ways to ignite your creativity
Based on the book of the same name, this high-impact, rapid fire keynote shares ideas - 11 1/2 of them, actually - that will ignite your group's creativity. Do the math: 11 1/2 ideas in under 30 minutes - it's a high-energy situation!
My workshops will stimulate innovation and creativity amongst your team members and put concepts into action. Plug me in to help however best fits your situation:
As a stand-alone engagement:
Bring me in for a ½-, 1-, or 2-day workshop facilitation to address a challenge you are wrestling with.
Working with you, I design the workshop in three acts and help your team uncover innovative solutions. We’ll look at the situation inside out – and then outside in – gain a fresh perspective from each participant and then lead the team in an actionable direction toward solving your strategic challenges.
As an expansion on a keynote:
After being inspired, attendees apply the lessons shared and learn a creative thinking technique that ignites their creativity. The techniques I teach – both creative and critical thinking techniques - are easy to learn, implement and use long after the workshop is over.
There are always “aha” moments in these workshops.
This structure works well in event situations where the keynote is followed by the workshop later in the day.
“Dennis is an engaging professional who inspires individuals as well as business and organizational leaders to develop creative solutions to challenges they face. The clarity and warmth in his presentations provide excellent and practical guidance that equip participants to develop new ways approach their work and life. His humility and sense of humor create an excellent environment for addressing challenges with a positive attitude. ”