Kevin Freiberg Ph.D.
I equip people to do epic WORK and live epic LIVES: to be daring leaders who build courageous, cause-driven cultures that grow.
Reviews
"Kevin was excellent. The best keynote I've ever had at a meeting. Unlike many speakers, he customized his talk to our industry in a deep and meaningful way, in which he brought thought-provoking ideas to the industry. We couldn't have asked for a better experience."
Christine Banning
President
National Parking Association
"It was clear that you invested a ton of time to learn about our company and team. So many people commented on it. Thank you for taking the extra care and attention - absolutely your differentiation. It was an outstanding experience...you really did a fantastic job."
Jason Passe
Senior Director, Sales Enablement
BMC Software
"Kevin, thank you so much for your awesome presentation at our annual conference. Your customized presentation for pistachios was perfect for our group - we heard so many great comments!"
Richard Matoian
Executive Director
American Pistachio Growers
"I just wanted to say again - THANK YOU! What a wonderful job you did sharing your thoughts and ideas with us. I've already initiated the request to have you back with us next year."
Vickie Pritchett
Director, Outreach & Government Relations
National Fire Sprinkler Association
"I have to tell you...your presentation really made a positive impact to our practice, so much that we have put a Task Force around "Innovation" as our folks were really thirsty for this type of action and thought process within our Group."
Dennis Prestia
Senior Partner
KPMG
"Kevin spoke to over 3,300 of our leaders. You could tell he was deeply seeking to understand our business and audience so he could create a presentation to meet our needs. He really got people engaged. Leaders left incredibly motivated. He's a 10 on my scale of 1 to 10."
Jackie Ruechel
Perfect Service Director
Humana
"I got chills. He really listened and he tied his message into the messaging we'd been sharing for years. It's as if he became a true insider. That level of customization is what people remembered. If there was something higher than a 10, I would give it."
John Battisti
Perfect Service Strategic Consultant
Humana
"Kevin, you were the highlight of our conference and your extraordinary familiarity with KOA put you in a very elite group of speakers. People are discussing your content. Thank you so much for taking the time to be sure your message was a lasting one."
Jim Rogers
Chairman & CEO
KOA Kampgrounds
About Kevin Freiberg Ph.D.
One of the world’s leading authorities on innovation and disruptive change, Dr. Kevin Freiberg shows entrepreneurs and business leaders how to stand out their industry. Kevin is a best-selling author and speaker, with over one million copies in print. His books and speeches have shaped the thinking of executives in more than 2,000 companies in 60 industries. Kevin has delivered keynotes in more than 20 countries including the US, Canada, Asia, Africa, South & Central America and the Middle East.
Speaking
Speaking engagement:
Keynote | Conference Speaker, Coach, Trainer | Mentor, Moderator | Interviewer | Emcee, Presenter, Interview | Debate | Panel, Master Class, Breakout Session
Expertise:
Business | Management | Strategy, Innovation | Creativity, Leadership, Technology, Performance | Change | Productivity, Motivation | Achievement | Inspiration, Environment | Sustainability, Finance | Micro and Macro Economics, Food | Health | Wellness, Future | Trends, Health Care | Medical, Humor | Entertainment | Arts, Marketing | Sales | Service, Media | New Media, Philosophy | Mindfulness, Politics | Government | World Affairs, Public Speaking | Storytelling, Retail | Lifestyle | Fashion, Risk | Safety, Science | College | Universities, Society | Culture | Education, Sports | Adventure
Field of Speaker:
Business Leaders, Authors, Business Coaches, Entrepreneurs, Innovators | Visionairs, Athletes | Sports coaches, Futurists | Trend Forecasters, Mental coaches, Mentors | Trainers
Best Audience:
Associations, Managers/ Supervisors, Medical/ Healthcare, Nonprofit, Sales, Academics, Adults, Csuite/ Executives, Diverse, Seniors, Women, Young Professionals/ Young Talent
Travels from:
United States
Language:
English
Fee range:
from $25000 up to $30000
Topics
innovate or perish
This presentation has received accolades from business leaders in companies all over the world—primarily because Kevin demystifies innovation and shows you how innovators THINK and what they DO. Keynote Takeaways: • Create a culture where people aren’t afraid to question the unquestionable. • Build unlikely partnerships that lead to ingenuity. • Think like an OUTSIDER to load your pipeline with great ideas. • Learn how to navigate the MESSY MIDDLE of innovation and change. • Get comfortable being UNcomfortable--uncomfortable is where growth happens.
be hungry 4 change
This presentation shows you what happens in companies that are passionate about growth. If you want to create a culture where people move with a sense of urgency and say “yes” to new ideas, new relationships, new business models, new products and new markets, this presentation is your kick-starter. Keynote Takeaways: • Stand out in a sea of sameness. • Say NO to the “incumbent’s mentality.” You can't lean on yesterday's headlines. • Change can be opportunity-led, not crisis-driven. It's your choice. • Learn/apply what it means to be COACHABLE. • Learning is forever...leverage connectivity to get smarter, better, faster.
when the business becomes a cause, what follows is a movement
Now more than ever, consumers expect meaningful social impact. In the future, if you can’t demonstrate that you are legitimately doing something to make the world better, you won’t be in business. Define your business as a cause and watch your people reach higher, move faster and own more—and, make brand fanatics of your customers. Keynote Takeaways: • Every employee wants to belong, to be part of something bigger. • The ONE THING that unlocks the door to motivation and engagement. • Inspire employees to come to work fully awake, fully engaged, and firing on all cylinders. • Give employees a chance to solve a problem that really matters, to change the world. • Show how your products and services have social value and positive impact. • Invite Customers to buy BETTER VERSIONS of themselves.
gutsy leadership
Kevin will unpack the character strengths of gutsy leaders and shows you how these strengths play out in some of the world’s most admired companies. Keynote Takeaways: • Move the organization in bold, new directions to be extraordinary. • Choose service over self-interest: If you didn’t have a title would anyone follow you? • Mine the story behind the story to discover what truly motivates people. • Compete on relationship, not product and price. • Create breakthroughs that challenge the status quo by giving people a voice.
bochy Ball! the chemistry of winning & losing in baseball, business & Life
Business leaders can draw from the insights and apply the wisdom that turned the failing San Francisco Giant's franchise into a $2B force, with three World Championship titles in five years. You do NOT have to be a baseball fan or sports addict to learn from Bochy Ball. You do have to be a person who wants to borrow from what great leadership looks like in the best and worst of times! How does that translate to today's business leaders? The Giant's success is based upon clubhouse culture, team chemistry, and a championship mindset, all things every business can gain from. Top CEOs understand that an intentional approach to company culture and a willingness to nurture a "champion's mindset" in each of their employees is vital to their organization's success. Keynote Takeaways: • Why team chemistry is hard to emulate and compete with. • Culture counts—recruit people to an environment, not a business. • Finding great talent, developing great talent, getting talent to gel. • Leadership characteristics of a three-time world champion coach. • Getting your players to own it. • Managerial courage: Great coaches aren’t afraid to have the tough, uncomfortable conversations. You will get a highly customized keynote that wraps countless lessons from Bochy Ball around your team's performance goals and your meeting objectives.
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Reviews
Christine Banning
President, National Parking AssociationKevin was excellent. The best keynote I've ever had at a meeting. Unlike many speakers, he customized his talk to our industry in a deep and meaningful way, in which he brought thought-provoking ideas to the industry. We couldn't have asked for a better experience.
Jason Passe
Senior Director, Sales Enablement, BMC SoftwareIt was clear that you invested a ton of time to learn about our company and team. So many people commented on it. Thank you for taking the extra care and attention - absolutely your differentiation. It was an outstanding experience...you really did a fantastic job.
Richard Matoian
Executive Director, American Pistachio GrowersKevin, thank you so much for your awesome presentation at our annual conference. Your customized presentation for pistachios was perfect for our group - we heard so many great comments!