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
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.
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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!
What other organizations say about Natalie Nixon
Natalie Nixon can help you get unstuck and unlock the work you were born to do.
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What other organizations say about Natalie Nixon
Natalie’s positive energy, expertise, and practiced facilitation helped us zero in on priority areas and build trust by having honest conversations about tough challenges we need to tackle.