Ideas worth thinking about.
My keynotes are about creativity, change, leadership, and the questions that shape how we work and live. Drawing on decades of experience as an entrepreneur, creative professional and strategic advisor, my perspective is shaped by business, the arts, and a lifelong curiosity about what makes people and organizations align for success. My keynotes are designed to challenge assumptions, open up new ways of thinking, and leave audiences with ideas worth carrying into their work and lives.
Watch highlights from Thomson’s keynote talk on business development practices presented to creative service professional members of the American Institute of Graphic Artists (AIGA) Central Coast Chapter Santa Barbara, California.
The Creative Life in a Changing World
We make the path as we walk the path.
A talk for creative communities navigating an unpredictable world. Drawing on a lifetime of making things, building a business, and pursuing music, I explore the tension between creating work we love and measuring its worth through external success. The talk invites audiences to reconsider how they define a creative life, where they find meaning in their work, and how they keep moving forward when the path is uncertain.
For: Creative-industry conferences, arts organizations, songwriter and musician communities, and events exploring creativity and the future of creative work.
Thinking in a Certain Way
How Entrepreneurs Build Competitive Advantage From the Inside Out.
A talk about the relationship between how entrepreneurs think and the businesses they build. Drawing on decades of entrepreneurial and strategic experience, we explore how clarity of purpose, deliberate thinking, and a distinctive understanding of value can shape the decisions that set a business apart so it becomes the only choice.
For: Business and leadership conferences, entrepreneurial organizations, founder events, and organizations exploring strategy, growth, and leadership.
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Planning a conference, leadership gathering, or creative-industry event? I'd be happy to discuss your audience, your objectives, and whether these talks would be a good fit.
