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Natalie Nixon

Creativity Strategist | Author of "Move. Think. Rest." | Forbes Contributor & TEDx Speaker

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Natalie is an Ideas Artist who democratizes creativity. She shows that while artists may be masters at navigating ambiguity, creativity is just as vital to engineers, scientists, lawyers, and project managers—anyone ready to think differently, lead with intention, and shape the future.

 

Her journey is a masterclass in reimagining what’s possible: from global apparel sourcing in Sri Lanka and Portugal, to earning a PhD in design management while working full-time, to spending 16 years in academia. Natalie took a bold leap from professor to pioneering creativity strategist—before the role even existed—guided by her own method, WonderRigor™, which blends curiosity with discipline. 

 

Her global perspective, honed across five countries, and her lifelong passions for dance and open-water swimming, infuse her work with energy, movement, and adaptability. Natalie has been named to the Thinkers50 Radar List, honored by Core77 for women-driven innovation, and is a top-rated speaker by Real Leaders. She’s the author of the award-winning The Creativity Leap and  Move. Think. Rest.

Speaking Topics

The New I In AI - Unleashing Human Creativity As Your Competitive Advantage In The Imagination Era

While your competitors rush to implement AI solutions, a sobering reality is emerging: organizations are investing millions in technology while neglecting the distinctly human capabilities that truly drive innovation. Your teams are caught in a paralyzing contradiction—frantically adopting AI tools while simultaneously fearing these same technologies will make their skills obsolete. Leadership struggles to articulate a clear vision for how humans and machines will collaborate, leaving your workforce anxious about their future and uncertain about where to focus their development.

 

This paradigm-shifting keynote, grounded in the Move. Think. Rest. philosophy reveals why the organizations thriving in the AI revolution aren't those with the most advanced algorithms—they're the ones systematically cultivating human capacities that machines cannot replicate: imagination, inquiry, and intuition. Through the MTR framework, discover how these uniquely human "3 I's" become your sustainable competitive advantage in an increasingly automated world.

 

Learn why traditional work environments actively suppress these critical capabilities and how simple MTR interventions can transform your organization's creative capacity. Through evidence-based case studies, see how intentional movement shifts perspective, deep thought cultivates imaginative possibilities, and strategic rest activates the intuitive connections that AI simply cannot make.

 

Renowned creativity strategist Natalie Nixon demonstrates why creativity isn't an innate talent limited to a select few but a trainable capability that thrives when properly nurtured. Gain practical strategies for all roles in your organization—from executives to frontline workers—that make these "3 I's" accessible regardless of job description or workstyle.

 

Walk away with a concrete implementation plan for redesigning work to leverage AI as an amplifier of human creativity rather than a replacement for it. In the Imagination Era, your sustainable advantage isn't just implementing AI—it's unleashing the infinite creative potential of your people through a science-backed approach that amplifies what makes us uniquely human while harnessing the power of technology as a partner, not a replacement.

L.E.A.P: Boosting Productivity And Navigating Uncertainty

When ambiguity arises, you can either flee, pause, or charge ahead blindly. Natalie Nixon, a creativity strategist, presents the L.E.A.P Method™, a straightforward approach to confront uncertainty. By Leveraging, Envisioning, Asking, and Prototyping, attendees gain clarity and actionable strategies to move forward. Remember, progress only happens in one direction: forward!

Adapt And Disrupt: Build Creativity's Business ROI In The Imagination Era

In the age of AI dominance, creativity is not optional—it's essential. Natalie Nixon, a creativity expert, reveals how imagination drives business success. Learn from pioneering leaders, adopt dynamic methods, and unleash creativity to secure your organization's strategic edge. Embrace innovation, wield imagination, and thrive in disruption.

AI Is Your Co-Creator

Just as we have IQ and EQ, we also have a CQ- or a creativity quotient. This talk explores the links between creativity and leadership and how leaders with a high CQ behave, interact with stakeholders, and co-create a strategic vision.

The Future Of Work Is Jazz - Applying Improvisation, Collaboration And Foresight

Embrace business improvisation for success. Join creativity strategist Natalie Nixon for a keynote that envisions work as a jazz ensemble—dynamic and harmonious. Discover the parallels between jazz improvisation and agile collaboration, fostering innovation and team synergy. Gain strategic foresight tools for proactive planning. Let's orchestrate a unified business future!

Curiosity Is The Currency Of The Future: Building A Culture Of Inquiry

Do you know how to ask really, great, provocative questions? That matters not just for the increasingly basic ways we interact with AI technologies like ChatGPT, but also for executing on a compelling strategy. Natalie Nixon emphasizes the significance of questions in driving innovation and fostering dynamic cultures. Learn various question types, how to ask them effectively, and normalize a culture of inquiry.

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Testimonials

“Natalie’s presentation on creativity was engaging, inspiring, and practical! Her framework and practical suggestions for creativity were incredibly valuable.”

“Natalie had us all on the edge of our seats for her entire presentation! My attendees loved her set of insights and anecdotes punctuated with references to her research & to hyper-relevant themes.”

“Natalie facilitated a learning session with the Affirm legal and compliance teams. She was stimulating and engaging. The entire team found her concepts easy to implement. Rave reviews!”

"Natalie’s positive energy, expertise, and practiced facilitation helped us zero in on priority areas and build trust by having honest conversations about tough challenges we need to tackle."

“The design sprint process Natalie curated was transformative on both the individual and institutional levels. None of the outcomes would have been possible without Natalie’s stewardship.”

“Natalie is amazing! Her energy is absolutely infectious! Her 3i framework resonates in a practical way, giving leaders straightforward suggestions on how to build their creativity competence and create a culture of inquiry.”

“We invited Natalie Nixon, PhD as a keynote speaker for our extended leader conference. If you want to challenge your traditional thinking about creativity, I would highly recommend inviting Natalie to engage with your team. Natalie did an excellent job helping our team think about how to toggle between “wonder & rigor” to solve problems.”

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