I didn’t have an easy path into innovation.
The shift to becoming innovative in business was a hard slog. I used to be the least creative thinker in the room.
Then I discovered innovative thinking. It was tough at first, like trying to speak a new foreign language, but I soon got to the point where my ideas were solving problems that others couldn’t.
I discovered how to systemise innovation processes and replicate them so that I would never be left out of an important meeting again, or be unable to solve a problem when put to me on the spot.
I've systemised:
- How to uncover what customers really need and will be willing to pay for
- How to identify emerging trends that allow clients to capitalise on them before the competition
- How to rapidly test and validate ideas so that there's a market lining up to pay for it
What drives me
HOW CAN I HELP YOU?
I design and deliver presentations, programs and training for organisations, executives and knowledge workers about how to innovate to invent new PRODUCTS, reinvent SERVICE, increase SALES, and reduce EXPENDITURE. It all starts with your rewiring your innovative mind.
I've worked with thousand of senior leaders around the world on:
» Innovation & Future trends keynote speaking & workshop facilitation
» Innovation strategy, structures, plans & customised innovation processes & templates
» Innovation & Future trends spotting training & mentoring
» Innovation consulting & online programs
If you are looking for an innovation expert to help you and your team understand start applying innovation, I can be engaged to deliver a keynote, workshop for your company, organisation or conference. My aim is to help individuals and organisations to create innovations that can change a life, industry or even change the world.
More than Motivational
My approach diverges from a motivational approach. It’s based on specific observable and measurable behaviours that anyone can do, and when coupled with my fun storytelling, leads to people taking immediate action that continues long after people experience me in person.
A Tailored Approach
My reinvention talents also apply to tailoring my keynotes, workshops & programs to ensure that no matter what industry, no matter what audience, that my message will resonate and stick with them instantly.
I’ve had the great fortune of helping thousands of people in nearly every industry you can imagine. I’m honoured that you’ve taken time out your busy day to investigate the important activity of innovating.
Over the years, I’ve become known as an Innovation architect for teaching and creating ‘step by step’ plans to innovate.
I’ve shown common people how to innovate better than a professional innovation consultancy who quoted you half your marketing budget just to generate a few ideas.
If you like what you're reading and want to get started with my free innovation resources, check out one of my special ‘how to’ tools such as the Reinvention process map.
MY CLAIM TO FAME
» International authority on innovation & inventor of the ‘Innovation Archetypes Process’
» Works with Global companies around the world such as Nestle, HP & Pfizer
» My most recent client, a major US R&D team, doubled their innovation output in 12 months
» Author of: Ideas with Legs 2003, Innovation Archetypes 2017
» Regularly works globally with audiences in over 15 countries
MY CLAIM TO FAME
» International authority on innovation & inventor of the ‘Innovation Archetypes Process’
» Works with Global companies around the world such as Nestle, HP & Pfizer
» My most recent client, a major US R&D team, doubled their innovation output in 12 months
» Author of: Ideas with Legs 2003, Innovation Archetypes 2017
» Regularly works globally with audiences in over 15 countries
I'm the inventor of the ‘Innovation Archetypes Process’. This process enables common people to create uncommon market leading innovation that empowers organisations to forge forward in new markets, whilst driving incredible commercial returns.
5 REASONS TO BOOK AN INNOVATION SESSION WITH NILS
- Pioneer of applying 'design thinking' for commercial innovation business
- Inventor of the Innovation archetypes process
- Author of Ideas with Legs, and Innovation Archetypes
- Over 20 years innovation practice and tens of thousands of hours
- Works with some of the worlds fastest growing companies around the world
EXTREME ATHLETE
In my spare time, I compete in the thrilling extreme sport of hang-gliding. I represented Australia twice in two separate world championships and was a winner of a Bronze World Championship team medal.
Hanggliding is an extreme sport in which to compete at an elite level where death is an ever present danger. This sport takes both courage and the ability to stay calm under pressure, to make decisions that count.
I share performance psychology techniques, fear management, stress management as well as exciting stories to share how to get more stuff done in less time and how to perform under pressure.
I've helped these renowned firms and many more
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