Conquering Creativity Killers
Identify and overcome seven "deadly sins" that kill creativity to unleash your best work daily.
The Big Idea
Even the most talented, ambitious creative pros get stuck. Simply working harder doesn’t guarantee results. Understanding how to identify and overcome the seven most common pitfalls that lead to stagnation will help you rediscover your passion and ignite your drive to product brilliant work.
Keynote Description
Creative problem solving can be a grind. Even the most talented leaders and creative pros can find themselves stuck, working hard but not achieving the results they desire. This unexpected stagnation and loss of passion is frustrating and demoralizing, impacting individual and organizational success.
Through practical strategies and thought-provoking insights, keynote speaker and best-selling author Todd Henry reveals how to overcome the seven “deadly sins” that lead to personal and organizational plateaus. You’ll learn how to break free from these common traps, challenge assumptions, and rediscover your passion for producing brilliant work.
By the end of this keynote, you’ll be equipped with the tools to overcome fear, foster collaboration, navigate the natural phases of personal and career growth, and overcome the fear of failure—and success. Discover ways to reignite your drive and achieve breakthrough results, no matter the challenges.
Based on Todd’s best-selling book, Die Empty.
Outcomes & Experiences
Audience
This keynote serves leaders and creative pros who are:
- Experiencing a plateau in their creativity or productivity.
- Seeking to reignite their passion and drive in their work.
- Looking to overcome obstacles to personal and organizational growth.
Outcomes
The audience will leave with:
- A clear understanding of the seven common areas where talent gets stuck.
- Strategies to uncover and harness “productive passion” in work and life.
- Four key questions to identify hidden assumptions and roadblocks.
- Skills to enhance collaboration and handle conflict.
Suggested Event Formats
While Todd customizes this keynote for each audience, it has proven to be effective for:
- Leadership development programs
- Team-building workshops
- Professional development conferences
- Career advancement seminars
- Organizational change initiatives
