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Unlock innovation and creative thinking with Erik Wahl, speaker and internationally acclaimed artist. Erik works with global organizations to drive leadership transformation and business resilience, delivering dynamic keynotes for Microsoft, Disney, and AT&T.
Erik Wahl is an internationally acclaimed artist, bestselling author, and one of the world’s most dynamic keynote speakers. Known for his electrifying on-stage energy and live speed-painting performances, Erik combines art, business insight, and bold storytelling to inspire fresh thinking across various industries.
A former corporate executive turned creative catalyst, Erik helps organizations unlock innovation, embrace change, and build resilience in uncertain times. His bestselling books, including The Spark and the Grind and Unthink, are widely regarded as essential guides for turning ideas into action. With a client list that includes Microsoft, Disney, AT&T, and the London Business School, Erik’s influence spans global boardrooms and leadership teams.
Whether speaking on creativity, leadership, or the power of vision, Erik challenges audiences to reimagine what’s truly possible and equips them with tools to drive real results. Businesses come away energized, future-ready, and armed with a renewed sense of purpose.
Book Erik Wahl today to spark creativity, shift mindsets, and deliver a keynote your team will never forget.
Topics, sessions and talks
In an era where disruption has become the norm, the question arises: are you a creator or merely a reactor? This thought-provoking session, led by the speaker, delves into the intricacies of the creative process, aiming to transform ideas into actionable outcomes. It ventures into the realms of The Psychology of Success and the Science of Innovation, offering insights into achieving unparalleled performance levels. Furthermore, the discussion emphasizes the importance of mental toughness, an essential trait for navigating the uncertainties and complexities prevalent in today's fast-paced business landscape. Attendees will leave with a deeper understanding of how to harness creativity and innovation, the psychological underpinnings of success, and the mental resilience required to thrive amidst constant change.
UNthink is Erik Wahl's keynote experience from his best-selling book. It is a dynamic multi-media keynote experience specifically designed to challenge audiences to achieve superior performance levels. It will inspire them to let go of their traditional thought patterns and better understand how to create disruptive strategies of innovation. Creativity is in all of us. We need to rediscover the keys that will unlock our untapped potential. UNthink will unleash organizational excellence and help your audience better understand that they are all capable of so much more than they have been conditioned to believe.
Today’s leaders face a pressure to innovate—or else perish—unlike any other time in history. Advances in social, mobile and cloud technology, coupled with fierce global competition has made the business landscape nearly unrecognizable from what it was a mere 10 years ago. — innovative solutions to further your organization — attracting and engaging quality employees — new efficiencies and the end of detrimental redundancies
The most effective way to gain a sustainable advantage in the business world is by setting yourself apart from your competitors. In this engaging and highly practical program, we will explore innovative methods to enhance your organization’s creativity, innovation, and profitability. Additionally, we will emphasize the importance of equipping your employees with storytelling skills within and throughout your company. — Businesses must embrace mental flexibility — Avoid obsolescence in an age of disruption — Some organizations face disruption, while others gain a competitive edge as disruptors
Erik's dynamic presentations will ignite your team's creativity and drive innovation, transforming the way you approach challenges and opportunities. His unique blend of humor, art, and entrepreneurial insight will inspire and motivate your team to achieve new heights. Booking Erik means investing in a mindset shift that will propel your business forward in an era of constant change.
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frequently asked questions
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To book Erik Wahl, email erik.wahl@getapeptalk.com or call PepTalk on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm Erik's availability and speaking fee. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and about your audience.
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The typical fee range is the speaker's standard in-person fee in their home market, shown in their local currency. It moves with format, location, date and session length: virtual sessions and shorter slots usually cost less, while international travel and peak dates cost more. Send your brief to PepTalk and the team will confirm the exact fee in your currency.
Not all of them, and it makes no difference to your booking. PepTalk's network of 15,000+ speakers covers talent the team works with directly alongside speakers represented by agents and agencies worldwide. PepTalk approaches the speaker, negotiates the fee and handles contracting either way.
Three to six months ahead is comfortable for most events, and 12 months is better for large conferences, peak-season dates or one specific in-demand speaker. Shorter timelines are workable, and PepTalk regularly fills last-minute and replacement bookings within days. Availability is the constraint, so get in touch as soon as you have a date.
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