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Erik Wahl

Keynote Speaker on Innovation, Creativity & Leadership


What if your audience could experience innovation in real time? Erik Wahl doesn’t just talk about creativity—he paints it live on stage. Through art, story, and strategy, he unlocks the inner innovator inside your team and transforms your event into a masterpiece.

Trusted by: AT&T, Disney, Microsoft, FedEx, ExxonMobil, Ernst & Young, XPrize, and More

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Meet Erik Wahl: Keynote Speaker on Creativity and Innovation

Erik Wahl is a globally acclaimed artist, TED speaker, and No. 1 bestselling author, recognized as one of the most sought-after corporate speakers of 2025. With a unique blend of artistry and entrepreneurial expertise, Erik delivers dynamic keynotes that inspire organizations to embrace creativity, innovation, and mental agility in a world where disruption is the new normal.

His bestselling book, The Spark and the Grind, has been praised as a transformative guide for turning ideas into action. Another bestseller, Unthink, is hailed by Forbes as “The blueprint to actionable creativity” and by Fast Company as “provocative with a purpose.”

Erik’s innovative performances integrate live graffiti art and business insights to empower audiences. He has delivered over 1,500 keynotes and worked with elite clients across multiple industries.

Top Keynote Presentations on Innovation and Leadership

The Art of Vision

This dynamic program teaches your team how to unlock creativity, boost performance, and embrace innovative thinking to stay ahead of the competition. It focuses on storytelling, differentiation, and opportunity through disruption.

  • Differentiation and storytelling
  • Outthinking the competition
  • Working smarter, not harder
  • Leveraging change and chaos

The Art of Leadership

Today’s leaders must adapt or risk becoming irrelevant. Erik’s leadership keynote challenges outdated models and introduces emotional engagement, authenticity, and curiosity as essential components of success.

  • Innovative solutions to leadership challenges
  • Emotional engagement for team success
  • Eliminating redundancies through creative strategy

UNthink™

Creativity isn’t reserved for the elite—it’s for everyone. UNthink empowers teams to discard limiting beliefs and unlock their full creative potential to thrive in today’s marketplace.

  • Break free from conventional thought patterns
  • Challenge what’s possible
  • Discover purpose through passion

Erik and Tasha Wahl: A Candid Conversation

In this engaging 60-minute conversation, Erik and Tasha share stories from 30 years of business and marriage, filled with lessons on creativity, resilience, and gratitude.

Client Praise

“Brilliant.” – Wells Fargo

“Game changing.” – Microsoft

“Mind expanding.” – Mass Mutual

“Energizing and Transformative.” – Celgene

“Erik Wahl was the highlight of our entire Conference.” – AT&T

“Erik’s keynote set our twitter feed on fire.” – ATD

“Erik transformed the stage and created an epic audience experience.” – GCU

“Standing Ovation.” – Ultimate Software

“Epic Keynote experience unlike anything we have ever seen!” – Appian

Booking Info

Domestic Keynote Fee Category: Over $25,000*

Travel Origin: California, US

Topics: Change, Creativity, Employee Engagement, Innovation, Leadership, Motivation, Personal Development

Perfect For: Entrepreneurs, Entry Level, Management, Sales, Senior Executives

*Speaker fees vary based on event location, program duration and other factors, and are subject to change without notice. Please contact us for an accurate fee quote for your event.

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