Lisa Bodell is a simplification and innovation expert who transforms organizational performance by helping companies reimagine work. As FutureThink's CEO and bestselling author of "Why Simple Wins" and "Kill the Company," she delivers practical approaches to eliminate complexity and drive meaningful change.
Lisa founded FutureThink in 2003, building one of the world's largest resources for simplification and innovation tools. Her expertise is sought by leading organizations including Google, SAP, Citigroup, and the Department of National Intelligence, with her insights regularly featured in Forbes, Fast Company, WIRED, The New York Times, and Harvard Business Review.
By trading complexity for simplicity, Lisa's methodology unlocks the creativity and energy essential for innovation. She teaches organizations to question the status quo and implement small but profound changes that improve performance metrics while enhancing employee engagement, well-being, and retention. Lisa addresses a fundamental challenge: when important work isn't getting done, it's the work—not the people—that needs fixing.
Audiences gain practical strategies to eliminate unnecessary complexity, tools to identify and focus on work that truly matters, and techniques to foster innovation-friendly cultures. Her frameworks provide immediate, actionable steps to reclaim time and redirect energy toward high-value activities.
Book Lisa to give your team that rare combination: inspirational vision paired with practical tools for lasting organizational transformation.
How can I book Lisa Bodell for my next event?
Email lisa.bodell@getapeptalk.com, or call us on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience.
Please note: we can only assist with speaking requests. For anything else, we recommend reaching out to Lisa directly.
What topics does Lisa Bodell specialise in?
Lisa Bodell specialises in discussing simplification, innovation, employee engagement and more.
What is Lisa Bodell's speaking style like?
Lisa delivers energetic, insightful presentations that inspire action and spark innovation. Her engaging style combines practical strategies with humour, making complex topics accessible and motivating teams to embrace change and simplification.
Does Lisa Bodell offer virtual speaking engagements?
Yes, Lisa Bodell offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.
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