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Jim Carroll
Transform organisations through innovation with Jim Carroll, speaker and futurist. Jim works with Fortune 500 companies to navigate change, drive innovation, and identify emerging trends, delivering actionable insights featured on CNN, CNBC, and BBC.
Jim Carroll is a futurist, innovation expert, and keynote speaker who has been featured in numerous media outlets, including CNN, CNBC, and the BBC.
With over 25 years of experience, he is known for his insightful and entertaining presentations that provide practical advice for navigating change and driving innovation in today's fast-paced business environment.
Carroll has given keynote speeches and workshops to organisations ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small startups, and is known for his ability to connect with audiences and provide actionable insights that can be applied immediately.
He has also authored several books, including The Future Belongs to Those Who Are Fast and What I Learned From Frogs in Texas: Saving Your Skin with Forward Thinking Innovation.
Jim's expertise lies in the areas of innovation, trends, and change management, and he is often called upon to provide commentary on these topics for leading media outlets.
In addition to his speaking engagements, he also runs a successful consulting practice that helps organisations stay ahead of the curve in today's rapidly changing business landscape.
Topics, sessions and talks
Futurist Jim Carroll emphasizes that the future is won by how quickly teams learn essential skills. He highlights the urgency of upskilling, as 85% of employers recognize its importance, yet 76% of workers feel unprepared for future roles. Jim offers a practical playbook for CEOs and leaders, focusing on industry-specific strategies to align workforce skills with rapid innovation. Attendees will learn to create an AI-augmented talent architecture and foster a culture of innovation to thrive in tomorrow's landscape.
Jim Carroll maintains that the greatest risk in today's rapidly changing world is failing to anticipate disruption. This keynote highlights critical megatrends, such as economic volatility and the future of work, that will shape industries over the next decade. Attendees will learn to identify transformative opportunities, mitigate risks, and align their strategies with future realities. Jim's customized insights ensure relevance for sectors like Manufacturing, Retail, and Healthcare, making this session invaluable for strategic planning.
In this keynote, Jim Carroll discusses how speed is the key competitive advantage in today's market, where many organizations struggle with uncertainty and disruption. He presents a practical playbook for leaders to build agile, resilient teams, offering concrete strategies to foster a culture of bold thinking and precision execution. Attendees will learn how to make faster decisions, lead through ambiguity, and align their teams for high-velocity results, equipping them to architect the future rather than merely manage change.
Jim Carroll emphasizes that artificial intelligence is the most significant business transformation of our time. His keynote offers a clear, actionable roadmap for leaders, moving beyond hype to practical applications of generative AI, machine intelligence, and automation tailored to specific industries. Designed for leadership teams, attendees will learn how to leverage AI to enhance efficiency, innovate products, and gain a competitive edge. With over 30 years of experience, Jim provides a strategic framework to ensure organizations thrive in the era of intelligent systems.
Jim Carroll emphasizes that volatility presents the greatest opportunity for innovation rather than a threat. He provides a strategic guide for leaders aiming to foster creativity and transformation within their organizations. Drawing lessons from companies that thrived during downturns, Jim challenges leaders to embrace transformation and seize market share. Attendees will learn practical applications of creativity to unlock their team's potential and drive innovation, leaving with a framework to turn disruption into growth opportunities.
Jim brings over 25 years of experience in innovation and change management to your team, offering practical, actionable insights that can transform your approach to business. His engaging presentations not only captivate but also equip your organization with the tools needed to navigate today's fast-paced environment. Booking Jim means investing in a future where your team is prepared to lead and innovate with confidence.
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To book Jim Carroll, email jim.carroll@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 Jim'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.
Jim Carroll structures his keynotes around industry-specific playbooks, presenting sector-relevant data — such as workforce preparedness statistics — alongside concrete frameworks for leaders to apply immediately.
Jim Carroll speaks on workforce upskilling and AI-augmented talent, megatrend anticipation and business disruption, and agile leadership in conditions of rapid change. He has over 25 years of experience as a futurist and innovation keynote speaker, with appearances on CNN, CNBC, and the BBC, and is the author of The Future Belongs to Those Who Are Fast.
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