ENERGY & SUSTAINABILITY KEYNOTE SPEAKER
FRONT END OF INNOVATION
The energy sector is in the middle of the largest transformation in its history. The transition demands bold bets, long-horizon thinking, and the courage to act amid regulatory, market, and technological uncertainty. Todd Henry's keynotes help energy and sustainability organizations lead bravely through change while keeping their teams innovative and energized.
Energy audiences are technical, results-oriented, and skeptical of hype. Todd’s talks pair genuine inspiration with practical methods engineers, operators, and leaders can apply immediately—useful on site and in the boardroom alike.
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Learn how to leverage AI without losing what makes you irreplaceable.
Discover the five-part framework for amplifying your work while preserving your drive, motivation, and creative intuition.
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Learn five practices to be brilliant at a moment's notice, maintain focus, and stay energized.
Master creativity, manage energy, find inspiration, and avoid burnout to stay sharp.
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Identify and overcome seven "deadly sins" that kill creativity to unleash your best work daily.
Challenge assumptions, rediscover passion, and ignite drive to deliver brilliant solutions to complex problems.
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Overcome the unique challenges of managing talented teams by becoming the leader creative people need.
Master effective leadership, protect team focus, and achieve better brainstorming and collaboration.
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Cultivate a culture of bravery to confront uncertainty, achieve greatness, and inspire others.
Practice brave decision-making and decisive action to bring out the best in creative teams.
Each topic can be delivered in keynote or workshop format.
AI is reshaping how energy organizations model, optimize, and operate—but the real advantage still belongs to the people who can ask the right questions and exercise sound judgment. Todd’s VERVE framework helps technical teams use AI to amplify their capabilities while protecting the human expertise and intuition that no model can replace.
Key takeaways: the line between support work to automate and soul work to protect, and five principles for using powerful tools without surrendering judgment.
The energy transition is won or lost on the strength of technical teams—engineers, geoscientists, R&D, and operations talent. Based on Herding Tigers, this keynote equips leaders to protect their teams’ focus, earn the trust of expert performers, and lead specialized talent through ambitious, long-horizon work.
Based on Todd’s best-selling book, Herding Tigers.
Long projects, demanding cycles, and high-consequence work test even the most resilient teams. Based on The Accidental Creative, this keynote delivers five practices that help people manage their energy, sustain focus, and avoid burnout while delivering reliably under pressure.
Based on Todd’s best-selling book, The Accidental Creative.
Innovation requires betting on directions before the data is conclusive—killing a beloved project, choosing a strategic direction, committing to a hard rebuild. Based on The Brave Habit, this keynote shows how leaders and teams build the daily habit of decisive, courageous action that drives real innovation instead of consensus-driven mediocrity.
Based on Todd’s latest book, The Brave Habit.
THE BIG IDEA
Even the most talented, ambitious creative pros get stuck. Simply working harder doesn’t guarantee results. Understanding how to identify and overcome the seven most common pitfalls that lead to stagnation will help you rediscover your passion and ignite your drive to product brilliant work.
KEYNOTE DESCRIPTION
Creative problem solving can be a grind. Even the most talented leaders and creative pros can find themselves stuck, working hard but not achieving the results they desire. This unexpected stagnation and loss of passion is frustrating and demoralizing, impacting individual and organizational success.
Through practical strategies and thought-provoking insights, keynote speaker and best-selling author Todd Henry reveals how to overcome the seven “deadly sins” that lead to personal and organizational plateaus. You’ll learn how to break free from these common traps, challenge assumptions, and rediscover your passion for producing brilliant work.
By the end of this keynote, you’ll be equipped with the tools to overcome fear, foster collaboration, navigate the natural phases of personal and career growth, and overcome the fear of failure—and success. Discover ways to reignite your drive and achieve breakthrough results, no matter the challenges.
Based on Todd’s best-selling book, Die Empty.
Todd has earned strong reviews from energy audiences and knows how to translate his message for technical, results-driven groups. He works closely with your event team to tailor every example to your operations, your transition strategy, and your people.
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