Lisa Bodell

Lisa Bodell

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

New York, USA

Innovation | Change Expert | Disruption | Simplification & Future Trends Specialist

  • Videos
  • Expertise
  • Business Growth
  • Business & Corporate
  • Innovation & Creativity
  • Marketing & Branding
  • Global Business Solutions
  • Business Ethics & Values
  • Business Technology
  • Organizational Change
  • Future of Work

LISA BODELL BIOGRAPHY

Lisa Bodell, a globally recognized leader in simplification, collaboration, and innovation, is renowned for her transformative approach to overcoming organizational complexity. As the founder of FutureThink in 2003, Lisa Bodell has positioned herself at the forefront of the innovation landscape, empowering leading brands worldwide with research, tools, and training aimed at simplifying operations and fostering creativity. Her influential work has earned her a place among the Top 50 Speakers Worldwide, captivating audiences with her dynamic energy and insightful humor while equipping them with practical tools to drive meaningful change.

Lisa Bodell began her career after earning a business degree from the University of Michigan, initially making her mark at Leo Burnett in Chicago. There, Lisa Bodell demonstrated a unique ability to merge strategic insights with visionary themes, setting the stage for her future endeavors in entrepreneurship. Building on her early successes, Lisa Bodell established two thriving businesses before relocating to New York to concentrate on simplification and innovation with the founding of FutureThink.

Having delivered transformative keynotes to over 100,000 individuals annually, Lisa Bodell is esteemed for her thought leadership in simplification and innovation. Her impact extends to some of the world’s most influential organizations, including Google, SAP, Citigroup, and the Department of National Intelligence, where her methods have inspired executives to unlock new levels of productivity and creativity within their teams.

In addition to her entrepreneurial achievements, Lisa Bodell has made significant contributions to the field of innovation education. Lisa Bodell has taught at American University and Fordham University, sharing her expertise with future leaders and fostering a new generation of innovators. Her insights have also reached a broader audience through her TED talk and regular contributions to Forbes, along with features in prominent publications such as Fast Company, WIRED, and Harvard Business Review.

Her influence extends beyond speaking engagements and education into strategic advisory roles, where Lisa Bodell has served on boards including the Global Agenda Council for the World Economic Forum and the United States National Security Agency. Her commitment to diversity and inclusion is evident through her advisory role on the Novartis board of Diversity & Inclusion, reflecting her dedication to driving impactful change on a global scale.

Recognized for her pioneering work, Lisa Bodell has authored two acclaimed books, “Why Simple Wins: Escape the Complexity Trap and Get to Work That Matters” and “Kill the Company: End the Status Quo, Start an Innovation Revolution.” These publications underscore her commitment to challenging conventional thinking and empowering organizations to embrace simplicity as a catalyst for innovation and growth.

Beyond her professional achievements, Lisa Bodell enjoys sharing her passions and insights with a wide audience, enhancing her relatability and inspiring others through her hobbies and personal interests. Her ability to blend strategic vision with practical tools has cemented her reputation as a transformative leader in simplification and innovation, leaving an indelible mark on organizations and individuals alike around the globe.

Lisa Bodell Related Media

Media Interview

Future Think

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Stop Elevating Every Task To The Same Level Of Urgency | Top Simplicity Keynote Speaker Lisa Bodell
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Briar Prestidge

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We Need to Stop Putting So Much Value on Being Busy, With Lisa Bodell

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Escape Fitness

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Future Think

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Lisa Bodell Related Content

Book

Kill the Company
Kill the Company
In the ever-changing world of business, we've arrived at a point where process has trumped culture, where the race toward efficiency has made us complacent and unable to reach our potential. Stuck in the land of status quo, we've forgotten how to think. And the very structures put in place to help...

Book

Why Simple Wins
Why Simple Wins
Imagine what you could do with the time you spend writing emails every day. Complexity is killing companies' ability to innovate and adapt, and simplicity is fast becoming the competitive advantage of our time. Why Simple Wins helps leaders and their teams move beyond the feelings of frustration...

Articles & Magazine Feature

Thinking has become a lost art at work. This is how to bring it back

Fast Company

When you ask people when or where they do their best thinking, three common themes emerge: when they are alone, when it’s quiet, and when they aren’t at work. Thinking at work is something that we say we value, but do we? With so much emphasis on productivity, “doing” has long overtaken...
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Articles & Magazine Feature

It’s 2024, try this 3-point approach to make collaboration really work

Fast Company

With so much importance placed on connecting and collaborating, why is it so unproductive? Collaborative work has become overwhelming and ineffective. On average, we spend 85% of our time in meetings, on emails, on phone calls, and on Slack. It’s too easy to schedule a meeting (just send a...
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Articles & Magazine Feature

Ask Your Team These Questions Now In Order To Succeed This Year

Fast Company

Laying out a strategy for the year ahead is no easy task. What’s more, it’s rarely as collaborative as it can be. Leaders usually just retreat into a series of meetings in November and December, then emerge with a handful of key goals for the following year. One reason so many organizations...
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Lisa Bodell Topic Presentations

Lisa Bodell New York, USA, Canada delivers keynote presentations, workshops, fireside chats, moderated Q&A, and other presentation formats on a wide variety of topics. Each presentation is unique, customized and tailored for audiences, industries, conferences and event formats.

Unleash Innovation

Killing Complexity

The Great Reset

Curiosity As Your Next Competitive Advantage

Lisa Bodell Speaking Testimonials

Lisa Bodell blew us away. Inspiring and practical. People were up off their feet, laughing and thinking. Cell phones were constantly going up to take pictures of her presentation. Lisa Bodell exceeded all expectations.

Joan P. Lawrence-Ross

Chief Learning Officer

Over the years, I’ve tried many ‘gurus’ to educate our leaders. Lisa Bodell is the real thing – she’s inspiring, motivating, practical, and memorable. Lisa Bodell ignites the possible with the audience. Lisa Bodell was the top-rated speaker at our executive events.

Yusha King

Executive L&D

Lisa Bodell made my leadership team think in new ways and helped us develop winning business ideas right in the room. My team now embraces change and innovation rather than fearing it.

Mary Fennoglio

Managing Director

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