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Transform creativity and innovation with Mads Korsgaard, speaker and Danish psychologist. Mads works with corporations and cultural organisations to unlock creative thinking and psychological innovation, delivering impactful keynotes for IBM, Wella Business Network, and international conferences.
Mads Korsgaard is a Danish psychologist, author and motivational speaker specialising in the psychology of creativity and innovation. He works with projects at the interface between the science of psychology, music, culture and innovation.
Having performed hundreds of motivational speeches and lectures, Mads is a popular public speaker within both the public and corporate sectors and the cultural industries. His lectures have been featured at major conferences, events, and music festivals, and he has done interviews on various TV and radio stations.
The DNA in much of his work is untraditional collaborations that build bridges between multiple fields. For example, working with rappers to explore and illustrate the brain mechanisms behind creative thinking by combining the science of psychology with freestyle rap.
He has been a keynote speaker at international conferences such as Wella Business Network Live 2019 and The Global Forum on Arts, Culture, Creativity and Technology 2020, and he has collaborated with IBM to turn the world-famous artificial intelligence Watson into a real-time cognitive creativity tool for an outstanding performance at IBM Think Copenhagen 2018.
Topics, sessions and talks
Mads Korsgaard explores the intricacies of creative thinking, offering insights into how our minds innovate and the psychological processes that fuel creativity.
Mads Korsgaard explores the intricacies of the human brain's creative processes, shedding light on how we generate innovative ideas and the neuroscience behind creativity.
Mads Korsgaard discusses how improvisation can lead to innovation, emphasising the importance of creativity and flexibility in problem-solving and development processes.
Mads Korsgaard discusses the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and creativity, exploring how artificial intelligence can enhance creative processes and contribute to artistic and innovative outcomes.
Mads brings a unique blend of psychology, creativity, and innovation to your team, inspiring new ways of thinking and problem-solving. His engaging approach, combining science with elements like music and rap, will captivate and motivate your audience. Booking him ensures a memorable experience that bridges diverse fields, fostering untraditional collaborations and sparking creativity in your organisation.
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