Great Events Deserve Great Impact
Memorable experiences
that unlock innovation and spark collaboration
Watch Stephen in Action Live on Stage
Watch Stephen in Action Live on Stage
You’re Not Booking a Speaker.
You’re Creating a Movement.
If you are tired of keynotes that entertain but don’t transform, you are in the right place. Stephen’s interactive experiences like Personality Poker® don’t just inform—they ignite. Your audience will leave energized, aligned, and ready to collaborate in ways they never imagined.
An Electrifying Keynote
That lingers long after the applause fades.
A Shared Language
For innovation and collaboration that sticks.
Behavior Shifts You Can See
Teams think and act differently— immediately.
Culture That Carries It Forward
Leaders reference it. Teams replicate it.
Ready to Book the Session They'll Never Stop Talking About?
Want to extend the momentum beyond the keynote? Explore our post-event programs:
Stephen's passion for innovation is infectious. His mandate to focus innovation relentlessly on well-articulated problems has caused an internal shift in mindset and approach for our innovators.
LAURIE HELTSLEY
Director of Innovation and Strategic Projects, Procter & Gamble
Stephen Shapiro has delivered innovation keynotes to companies like NASA, Marriott, 3M, P&G, and USAA. His speeches are built on insights from his best-selling books: Invisible Solutions, Best Practices are Stupid, Personality Poker, and PIVOTAL.
Stephen's Most Requested Keynotes
Unlocking the Full Potential of Every Opportunity
How to Reframe Problems to Discover Better Solutions
Personality
Poker®
Create High-Performing Teams Through Fun, Fast Collaboration
Creating Stability in an Uncertain World
Why Knowing What Shouldn’t Change Is the Key to Agility
Small Bets To Win Big at Innovation
The Power of Experimentation Without the Fear of Failure
What the Personality Poker Experience in Action
See Personality Poker in Action – The World’s Most Interactive Keynote Experience
Discover how a simple deck of cards can transform your team’s collaboration, reveal blind spots, and ignite innovation. Personality Poker® is more than a keynote—it’s an unforgettable, interactive experience that helps people understand themselves and each other in a whole new way. This video shows the energy, insight, and impact it brings to every audience.
I’ve been using Personality Poker for the 13 years I’ve served as CEO – it’s an invaluable tool that has helped me choose high-performing teams to execute on critical projects and initiatives. ‘Playing the game’ helps all of us identify our strengths and weaknesses, fosters better collaboration, and truly supports our culture of innovation.
Eric Dickson
MD, President and CEO, UMass Memorial Health
Praise for Stephen Shapiro
Steve knows how to energize a room and get the creative juices flowing. The only other way to describe it is...magic.
Jacob MorrisManager, Sales Learning & Development, Delta Airlines 
When Steve steps on the stage, he’s like a bolt of lightning.
Traci FentonCEO, WorldBlu Inc.
Steve Shapiro is the best presenter of ideas since Tom Peters.
Michael JohnsonFormer Writer, Business Week
Bringing you into 3M is one of those career highlights for me. Our leadership team STILL talks about you and references things they learned.
Deb ByersLean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, 3M,
BEYOND THE PRESENTATION – MAKE INNOVATION A REALITY
FAST Innovation Mastery
Our FAST Innovation Mastery program is a deeper dive into all things innovation. It is designed to bring to life the concepts explored during a speech.
Stephen is Trusted by Top Organizations Around the World to Cultivate Innovation and Solve Complex Business Challenges
