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Transform your team's approach to innovation and thrive in uncertainty with Scott Anthony, speaker, Business Innovation expert.
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Scott D. Anthony is a Clinical Professor at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College, specialising in strategy, innovation, and leadership. His career spans over two decades, focusing on disruptive change and organisational transformation.
Anthony graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Dartmouth College in 1996 and earned his MBA with high distinction from Harvard Business School, where he was a Baker Scholar. He also holds an Executive Master in Change from INSEAD, completed with distinction.
His professional journey began with an apprenticeship under Clayton Christensen at Harvard Business School. In 2003, he joined Innosight, a consultancy co-founded by Christensen, where he established its US operations and led its expansion into Asia, opening the Singapore office in 2010. As Managing Partner from 2012 to 2018, he oversaw a tripling of revenue and international growth. After Huron Consulting acquired Innosight in 2017, Anthony continued as an adviser and contributed to national strategies in Singapore, serving on the Committee on the Future Economy and as a board member of MediaCorp and NTUC LearningHub.
In 2022, he returned to the US to teach at Dartmouth, offering courses like "Leading Disruptive Change" and "Horizon Scanning," which combine strategy, innovation, and psychology. Anthony has authored eight books, including "Eat, Sleep, Innovate" and "Dual Transformation," providing frameworks for organisations facing disruption. His recent article in Harvard Business Review is "Persuade Your Company to Change Before It’s Too Late."
Recognised globally, Anthony was named the seventh most influential management thinker by Thinkers50 in 2021 and the ninth in 2023. He has been nominated for the Thinkers50 Innovation Award three times, winning in 2017. His work continues to impact the fields of strategy and innovation, making him a significant figure in both business and academia.
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Scott Anthony, the world-renowned author and Managing Director at Innosight, recognized by Thinkers50 for his impactful contributions to management thinking, shares insights from his works "Dual Transformation" and "Eat, Sleep, Innovate." He offers strategies for driving innovation and transformation in your organization.
Scott Anthony's talk, "Calmly Confronting Chaos," offers strategies for navigating through uncertainty and disruption, emphasizing calmness and clarity as tools for managing chaotic situations effectively.
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Email scott.anthony@getapeptalk.com or call PepTalk 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 Scott's 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.
Scott Anthony draws on frameworks developed across eight books and decades of consulting work to structure his talks, translating concepts such as disruptive change and organisational transformation into actionable strategies. He grounds his sessions in case-based reasoning, referencing real organisational examples to illustrate how companies can navigate uncertainty and drive innovation.
Scott Anthony speaks on driving innovation and transformation, navigating uncertainty and disruption, and organisational strategy in the face of disruptive change. He was ranked seventh on the Thinkers50 list of most influential management thinkers in 2021 and won the Thinkers50 Innovation Award in 2017, having authored eight books including Dual Transformation and Eat, Sleep, Innovate.
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There is no additional cost to you beyond the speaker's fee. PepTalk's service, from shortlist to on-the-day logistics, is included. For repeat or multi-event bookings, the team can agree preferential rates with your procurement department. Email hello@getapeptalk.com to discuss.
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Not necessarily. While the speakers listed on our website may not have worked with PepTalk in the past, they are recognized professionals in the industry and known to engage in similar events and engagements. Alongside direct talent, we work with a wide variety of speaker agents and talent agencies, to ensure we have the best selection of speakers, hosts, comedians and entertainers available.
When booking a comedian, share your event format, audience size and demographics, any sensitive topics to avoid, and the tone you're after. PepTalk makes this easy — their booking process guides you through a simple checklist so nothing gets missed and your comedian is perfectly matched to your crowd.
When booking a speaker, you'll need your event date, audience details, format, key objectives, and budget. Having these ready makes the process smooth and straightforward. PepTalk's team uses this information to match you with the perfect speaker quickly and efficiently.
Yes! At PepTalk, you can absolutely bundle entertainment and speakers into one seamless package. It's a great way to create a fuller event experience while enjoying simplified booking and better value. Our team handles everything together, making the process effortless for you.
Book a motivational speaker at least 3–6 months in advance, especially for popular speakers or large events. Top speakers get booked quickly, so earlier is always better. For major conferences or peak seasons, booking 12 months ahead ensures you secure your first choice.
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Share your organisation's top 3 strategic priorities, current challenges, and the audience's role in delivering them. A simple one-page brief works perfectly. PepTalk speakers use this context to tailor insights that feel genuinely relevant — making your event far more impactful.
Yes! Most event entertainers are happy to tailor their act to your brand, industry, or theme. From weaving in company jokes to incorporating your branding into their performance, personalisation makes all the difference. PepTalk's entertainers specialise in bespoke experiences that feel made just for your audience.
Three to six months ahead is comfortable for most events, and 12 months is better for large conferences, peak-season dates or one specific in-demand speaker. Shorter timelines are workable, and PepTalk regularly fills last-minute and replacement bookings within days. Availability is the constraint, so get in touch as soon as you have a date.
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