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Phil Hansen

Unlock creative problem-solving with Phil Hansen, inspirational speaker, multimedia artist, and innovation specialist. Phil works with organizations to help them embrace limitations, foster resilience, and drive breakthrough thinking, delivering TED-acclaimed insights for Ford, Adobe, and more.

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Phil Hansen, Speaker | Multimedia Artist & Author
Phil Hansen

Phil Hansen

Minneapolis, United States

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$26k–50k

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Phil Hansen's biography

At a glance

  • Multimedia artist known for his unconventional methods and materials
  • Featured on the Discovery Channel, Good Morning America, Glamour, and more
  • His TED Talk, Embrace the Shake, has been viewed over 2.5 million times
Phil Hansen is an internationally recognized multimedia artist, speaker, author, and innovator, referred to by his fans as “the Artist for the People”. Phil works at the intersection of traditional art, electronic media, offbeat materials, and interactive experiences, where he constantly defies conventional boundaries. His meta-art, with its process-focused videos (sometimes including destruction), powerfully demonstrate to millions that art is action, not just result. Phil’s work extends deeply into traditional media with features on the Discovery Channel, Good Morning America, the Rachael Ray Show, Last Call with Carson Daly, Glamour and many more. Many influential clients, including the Grammy Awards, Disney, Skype, Mazda, and the Rockefeller Foundation, seek out his work. For the tens of millions who have seen Phil’s art on TV and online, it’s hard to imagine his artistic journey. His career nearly came to an end when a tremor developed in his drawing hand. In exploring new ways to create art, Phil discovered that by embracing his shake, his limitations could become his passageway to creativity. Phil's inspirational story was first shared on the TED stage to a standing ovation. It reached a global audience, with PBS, BBC, and CBS among its broadcasters. Now, Phil’s ability to draw parallels to the business setting has won him followers among industry and business leaders too.

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Topics, sessions and talks

Embrace The Shake: Limitations To Opportunities
Phil Hansen emphasizes the importance of making creativity and innovation a continuous process in today's dynamic business landscape. His concept, "Embrace the Shake," stems from his personal journey of overcoming a near career-ending tremor, which pushed him to transforms his limitations into creative opportunities. Attendees will learn to identify and challenge preconceived assumptions about obstacles, recognize how limitations can drive creativity, and activate their internal resources for fresh perspectives. Additionally, they will engage in a collaborative art experience that reinforces teamwork and innovation.
Embrace The Shake (Virtual Program)
In his engaging virtual talk, Phil Hansen explores how limitations can fuel creativity. Using a dynamic mix of visuals and multi-camera setups, he shares his personal journey of overcoming adversity, inspiring attendees to rethink their own challenges. Participants will learn to identify preconceived assumptions that hinder success and manage change through systematic creativity. Phil's presentation is designed for both large and small teams, making it a valuable addition to any virtual conference.

Why we recommend booking Phil

Phil Hansen’s engaging presentations reveal how embracing limitations can spark innovation and adaptability, offering practical strategies your team can use right away. Book Phil Hansen now to inspire fresh thinking and drive creative breakthroughs in your organization.

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Testimonials

Phil is amazing! We loved hearing his story and seeing his artwork.

Idaho Central Credit Union

One of the best keynotes we have had. Everyone absolutely loved his message. He was also one of the most easy going speakers / have worked with in a long time. I highly recommend Phil for any event.

"Wolters Kluwer ELM Solutions, Inc."

Excellent Presentation. Engaging, Intersting and the after art is totally worth the extra upgrade.

GAMA International

GAMA International

Featured Projects

Phil Hansen - Creativity Sucks book cover
Phil Hansen - Self Limiting Beliefs book cover
Phil Hansen - Tattoo A Banana book cover

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How do I book Phil Hansen for my next event?
Email phil.hansen@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 Phil's availability and fees. 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 a bit about your audience.
What is Phil Hansen's speaking style like?
Phil Hansen structures his presentations around a live or demonstrated art-making process, using his own experience of developing a hand tremor as a narrative anchor to illustrate how constraints can generate creative output. Sessions incorporate a collaborative art experience alongside multi-camera visual elements to reinforce the connection between limitation and innovation.
What topics does Phil Hansen specialise in?
Phil Hansen speaks on turning limitations into creative opportunities, systematic approaches to innovation, and collaborative team-building through shared creative experience. His TED Talk, "Embrace the Shake," has been viewed over 2.5 million times and broadcast by PBS, BBC, and CBS.
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