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Economic journalist & strategy speaker

Geoff Colvin

Transform economic complexity into strategic advantage with Geoff Colvin, speaker and economic journalist. Geoff works with executives to navigate market uncertainty, develop talent strategies, and maintain competitive edge, delivering Fortune-backed insights for CBS Radio Network audiences.

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Geoff Colvin, Speaker | Journalist, Author, Keynote Expert
Geoff Colvin

Geoff Colvin

New York City, United States

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$26k–50k

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Geoff Colvin's biography

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  • Fortune senior editor-at-large
  • Bestselling business author
  • Economic commentator on CBS Radio Network
Geoff Colvin is a veteran economic journalist whose four decades of business coverage equips leaders with actionable strategies for navigating uncertainty. His insights bridge economic complexity with practical leadership solutions. As senior editor-at-large for Fortune, Colvin has authored bestsellers including "Talent is Overrated" and "Humans are Underrated." His economic commentary reaches millions weekly through the CBS Radio Network, while his Fortune columns and cover stories command significant readership among business leaders. Colvin helps organizations decode shifting economic landscapes by translating complex market forces into clear strategic imperatives. His analysis of technological disruption, competitive dynamics, and leadership principles provides executives with frameworks to identify emerging opportunities amid volatility and position their companies for sustainable growth. Audiences leave Geoff's presentations with practical approaches to leading through uncertainty, evidence-based methods for developing talent beyond conventional wisdom, and strategies for maintaining competitive advantage in rapidly evolving markets. His Harvard economics background and NYU MBA inform his uniquely accessible analysis. Book Geoff Colvin to equip your team with the economic clarity and leadership insights needed to transform market challenges into strategic advantages.

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Why we recommend booking Geoff

Geoff Colvin, Fortune's senior editor-at-large and bestselling author, brings four decades of economic expertise to help your team translate complex market forces into clear strategic advantages during uncertain times. Book this Harvard-educated economic journalist to equip your leaders with practical frameworks that transform market challenges into growth opportunities.

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Testimonials

Geoff received a 4.78 out of 5 on the survey results—great job!

Catalyst Credit Union

Geoff, it was such a pleasure to see you speak at the TSG conference. I loved the headlines technique for demonstrating the custom nature of the talk, and I could not agree more on how the biggest value of AI lies in new business models that weren't possible before. Well done!

TSG Consumer Partners

I missed the beginning of [Geoff's] speech, but I saw most of it—and loved it! I've heard only positive reviews!

President

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What is Geoff Colvin's speaking style like?
Geoff Colvin draws on four decades of business journalism and his work as Fortune senior editor-at-large to translate complex economic and market data into strategic frameworks for executive audiences.
What topics does Geoff Colvin specialise in?
Geoff Colvin speaks on economic uncertainty, leadership strategy, talent development, technological disruption, and competitive dynamics. He is senior editor-at-large at Fortune and the author of bestselling titles including Talent is Overrated and Humans are Underrated, with weekly economic commentary broadcast across the CBS Radio Network.
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