Speaker Info

Lisa Bodell

“If people are our most important asset, we can no longer ignore the critical importance of getting work right. It’s not just about productivity—it’s about doing great work. Because work is at a breaking point, and so are our people.”

Ranked among the Top 50 Keynote Speakers worldwide.

Futurist + Founder

Founder and CEO of FutureThink, an accelerated skill-building company.


Best-selling Author

Author of two best-selling books: Why Simple Wins and Kill The Company.


Thought Leader

Lisa is passionate about transforming work cultures globally. With board memberships at the World Economic Forum, U.S. National Security Agency, and other prestigious organizations, Lisa is at the forefront of shaping the future of work.

Lisa's insights have been featured in Forbes, FastCompany, and The New York Times. She's also taught at The American University and Fordham University.


Transformative Keynotes

Lisa’s inspiring keynotes leave you ready to ditch the busywork and make real change - fast.

Unleashing Innovation

Is your organization stuck in a rut? It's time to spark innovation. In this high-energy presentation, Lisa Bodell, CEO of FutureThink, challenges the status quo and empowers your team to think differently. Discover how to unleash your organization's full potential and drive breakthrough innovation.

Leading Simplicity - A Roadmap

Embrace simplicity for maximum impact. In this presentation, Lisa Bodell reveals how to create a culture of simplicity and action. Discover real-world tools to inspire your team, ignite innovation, and build resilience. Let's unlock the power of simplicity and achieve extraordinary results.

Unleash the Power of Simplification

Work is at a breaking point, and so are our people. Our days are continually hijacked by the unplanned and unnecessary. In this presentation, Lisa Bodell shows audiences a new way to eliminate busywork that’s outlived its time. This is not about getting efficient – it’s about doing great work with more focus.

In the press.

Lisa Bodell contributes her expertise to a wide variety of media and has earned many awards for her work. Follow the links below to learn more.

Praise from Industry Giants

“Lisa blew us away. Inspiring and practical. People were up off their feet, laughing and thinking. Cell phones were constantly going up to take pictures of her presentation. She exceeded all expectations.”

Joan P. Lawrence-Ross

Chief Learning Officer

“Over the years, I’ve tried many ‘gurus’ to educate our leaders. Lisa is the real thing – she’s inspiring, motivating, practical, and memorable. She ignites the possible with the audience. She was the top-rated speaker at our executive events.”

Yusha King

Executive L&D

“Lisa made my leadership team think in new ways and helped us develop winning business ideas right in the room. My team now embraces change and innovation rather than fearing it.”

Mary Fennoglio

Managing Director