Stephen Shapiro transforms organizations with proven innovation strategies, 7 bestselling books, and insights that turn uncertainty into competitive advantage.
5 of 5
Really good talk, with very positive feedback. A lot of content prepared and a wide variety of tools available.
Caroline Hughes
CRH
With 25+ years of innovation expertise, seven bestselling books, and global recognition in the Speaker Hall of Fame, Stephen Shapiro empowers organizations to turn disruption into opportunity. From his acclaimed Personality Poker® to transformative keynotes in 50+ countries, he delivers practical strategies that build high-performing teams and lasting business growth.
Keynote Speaker Stephen Shapiro is recognized globally as one of the foremost authorities on business innovation, creativity, and team performance. With more than 25 years of experience, he has dedicated his career to helping organizations unlock fresh thinking, adapt to disruption, and achieve measurable results. Early in his journey, he founded and led Accenture’s 20,000-person innovation practice, an achievement that set the stage for his career as a leading voice in corporate transformation.
Stephen is the author of seven acclaimed books, including his latest, PIVOTAL: Creating Stability in an Uncertain World. His work provides practical frameworks that enable leaders to navigate uncertainty and turn challenges into opportunities. He is also the creator of Personality Poker®, a unique tool that has been used by over 250,000 professionals worldwide to build high-performing, innovation-driven teams.
Honored with an induction into the Speaker Hall of Fame and trusted by organizations in more than 50 countries, Stephen’s impact is both global and transformative. His keynotes are not just inspirational, they are designed to give audiences practical strategies that can be implemented immediately to drive change and growth.
When you book Stephen Shapiro for your event, you gain more than a speech, you gain a roadmap for fostering innovation, building resilient teams, and staying ahead in a fast-changing business environment.
5 of 5
Really good talk, with very positive feedback. A lot of content prepared and a wide variety of tools available.
Caroline Hughes CRH
Keynote by Stephen Shapiro:
Contrary to conventional wisdom, opposites do not attract. As a result, in business, we tend to surround ourselves with people who are similar to us. Although this is great for efficiency, this lack of diversity can kill innovation.
How can you increase your innovation potential? Play Personality Poker with Stephen Shapiro! This fast-paced, highly interactive game will help you discover:
Your primary innovation personality
Your innovation blind spots
Why the person you like the least is the person you need the most
What is missing from your team that is limiting innovation and success
How to create a high-performing innovation team that leverages divergent points of view
This is the most interactive presentation you will ever experience. Learn more at personalitypoker.com.
Note: Because of the interactive nature of this session, virtual or hybrid events are less effective. The in-person room setup must also allow participants to move around freely.
Keynote by Stephen Shapiro:
What if the key to solving your most pressing challenges isn’t about having the right answers, but asking the right questions? In this hands-on keynote, innovation expert Stephen Shapiro will introduce you to a powerful, repeatable process that helps you uncover hidden opportunities, break through invisible barriers, and solve nearly any difficult problem.
You’ll learn to use a set of simple yet transformative tools called “lenses” that help you reframe problems and view them from entirely new perspectives. Combined with engaging stories and interactive exercises, this session will forever change how you approach challenges.
In this session, you’ll learn how to:
Recognize why we’re hardwired to ask limiting questions, and how to break free from that trap
Craft better questions that lead to breakthrough insights
Reframe any challenge using practical tools that expose new angles and solutions
You’ll also have the opportunity to put the lenses into action on a real-world challenge, allowing you to experience firsthand just how powerful and practical this tool can be.
You won’t just leave with ideas; you’ll walk away with a toolkit you can use immediately. Every participant will receive templates, videos, and resources to continue applying these methods long after the session ends.
Keynote by Stephen Shapiro:
In today’s fast-paced world, burnout and confusion are common, but they don’t have to be.
Stephen Shapiro’s keynote offers a powerful antidote to the nonstop spinning and chaos that overwhelm so many individuals and organizations. You’ll learn practical tools to separate real opportunities from distractions, bringing clarity, focus, and stability to both your work and life.
Just like a basketball player executing a pivot, success requires one foot firmly planted. While the moving foot draws attention, it’s the planted foot that provides the foundation for every powerful shift. That same principle applies in business: knowing what shouldn’t change creates the stability needed to adapt effectively.
This session will help you focus less on chasing the next big thing and more on doubling down where you already add the most value. You’ll discover how to avoid wasting time on trends and instead channel your energy toward what delivers lasting impact. This approach provides direction for your team and makes you indispensable to your customers.
In this session, you will:
Discover why being pivotal (i.e., of crucial importance) is more powerful than simply pivoting
Explore the 5Ds of differentiation and how to apply them strategically
Use a practical tool to identify your best innovation investment opportunities
Learn why long-term success requires you to “innovate where you differentiate”
You won’t just leave inspired, you’ll leave equipped. Stop the spinning. Start winning.
Watch Stephen Shapiro in action!
Watch Stephen Shapiro in action!
