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ALLIANZ
Deborah Crentsil, Project Lead at ABS (Allianz Business System)
'Hooked from start to finish'
Giovanni Simonetti,
Brand Strategy Lead
UNIVERSITY
OF ST.GALLEN
Prof. Dr. Bettina Maisch, Lecturer for Business Innovation and Design Thinking
UNION
INVESTMENT
Markus Lehmeier,
Senior Manager Business Development
ACCENTURE
Gregorine Agbekponou,
IT Strategy
Karim's storytelling and presentation skills are exceptional. He adeptly makes complex topics like diversity and inclusion engaging and accessible, demonstrating how they contribute to innovation and creativity in an organisation. His approach not only enlightens but also offers practical ways to weave these values into an organisation's culture, driving meaningful change.
'Exceptional storytelling skills'
Karim was a co-lecturer during my MBA course on creativity at the University of St. Gallen. I was impressed by his inspiring way of storytelling & how he put scientific research into easy-to-understand learning bites. For two full days in remote teaching set up, he excelled at not only capturing the attention of students but truly engaging them on the science behind creativity in an inspiring and interactive teaching style.
'Captures the attention'
Karim can inspire as a speaker and taught us very vividly methods for the increase of creativity combined with new insights from neuroscience. He lives the topic and thrilled the audience through personal examples and stories.
'Lives the topic'
Karim was a keynote speaker at our annual African community get-together at Accenture. The topic was "how to increase the innovation potential through cultural diversity". Karim convinces not only with his technical expertise but also with his empathy, energy, and uniqueness in presenting topics. The community had a lot of fun with the keynote, learned new facts, and at the same time felt empowered.
'Empathy, Energy & Uniqueness'
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My services
Book me for a Keynote!
1. What makes your keynotes unique?
Entertainment meets Education = Edutainment. Science-backed keynotes that combine interactive learning with audience participation for an impactful, fun and memorable experience that keeps your audience hooked from start to finish.​
2. What are some of your new Keynote topics for 2025?
Keynote 1: Radical Creativity: Thriving in the Age of AI-Driven Innovation
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Human AI Creativity: Leverage the combined power of human creativity and AI tools to generate groundbreaking ideas and solutions.
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Bold Thinking: Embrace "radical creativity" by thinking boldly, asking better questions & approaching challenges with transformative perspectives.
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Solve Complex Problems: Equip teams with the skills to think creatively and develop innovative solutions to complex problems.
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Keynote 2: Creative Resilience: The Power of Creative Leadership in High-Pressure Environments
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Leadership Resilience: Develop leadership resilience to navigate challenges and turn problems into opportunities for innovation.
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Creative Company Culture: Design creative company cultures that inspire teams to approach change with creativity and adaptability.
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Turn Obstacles Into Opportunities: Transform setbacks and disruptions into chances to generate fresh ideas and drive success.
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Keynote 3: Change by Curiosity, Not Fear: Transformation in the Attention Economy
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Curious Teams: Use curiosity to spark engagement, learning, and lasting change.
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Positive habits: Design simple, effective ways to create positive habits in a distracted world.
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Behavioral Design 101: Gain actionable, hands-on tools in behavioral design to create meaningful and sustainable change within teams.
3. Can the keynotes be customized to my needs?
Yes, each keynote will be customized to your needs for maximum impact.
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Preparation: Includes 2 days of prep and briefing calls to define focus points.
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Delivery Options: On-site or online, suitable for audiences of 10 to 1,000+ participants.
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Duration: Flexible from 15 to 90 minutes.
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Languages: Available in English or German.
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Follow-Up: Includes 1 debrief call and bonus toolkits for teams.
4. Can the keynotes be online and/or on-site?
Yes, they can take place either online or on-site anywhere in the world.
5. What are the costs for a keynote?
Price per Keynote: €5.5k
Pricing does not include potential VAT & potential travel costs.
Examples of past keynotes
EXAMPLE 1
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45-min Keynote on-site
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Topic: “The 3cs in high-performing teams - how can skills like curiosity, creativity, and collaboration help us build strong ties?”
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Where: Deutsche Telekom, Team offsite, June 2024
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Audience: 60+ people
EXAMPLE 2
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20 min. Keynote on-site
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Topic: “The Power of 'Creative Resilience': Leadership and Innovation in Times of AI and Change."
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Where: Deloitte, Conference "Her Summit", October 2023
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Audience: 120+ Female Leaders
EXAMPLE 3
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30 min. Keynote on-site and online
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Topic: "Enable change through behavioral design - How to make changes process stick in times of the attention economy"
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Where: Deutsche Bahn, event of portfolio managers, July 2022
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Audience: 17 people (9 people on-site and 8 online)
EXAMPLE 4
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60 min. Keynote online
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Topic: "The power of creative resilience"
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Where: Allianz, Online event at Allianz Grace, November 2022
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Audience: 150+ people online
EXAMPLE 5
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90 min. Keynote on-site
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Topic: “Creative resilience for BPOC - How Accenture can turn its cultural diversity into its innovation powerhouse?”
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Where: Accenture, annual meeting of Employee Resource Group BPOC, June 2022
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Audience size: 25+ people
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60 min. Keynote.
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Topic: “The power of curiosity for channable - How to collaborate and innovate in a world of change and uncertainty?”
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Where: Channable, annual team week of tech company, January 2024
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Audience: 80+ people
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Book the Creativity Gym!
1. What is the Creativity Gym?
The Creativity Gym is a skill-building training with daily exercises and live sessions to build and train your team's creativity skills in the long term.
2. How long does it take?
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We offer 3 different training plans:
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Training Plan A: 14 days of daily exercises and 2 live sessions.
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Training Plan B: 30 days of daily exercises and 3 live sessions.
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Training Plan C: 60 days of daily exercises and 5 live sessions.
3. What are the benefits of doing this training?
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Creative Confidence: Build your team's confidence to tackle complex problems with innovative, effective solutions.
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Resilience: Strengthen their ability to adapt and thrive in dynamic business environments through out-of-the-box thinking.
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Competitive Edge: Empower them to outperform the competition by leveraging creativity to innovate, optimize workflows, and drive forward-thinking strategies.
4. Is the training online or on-site?
Yes, they can take place either online &/or on-site anywhere in the world.
5. What are the costs for the Creativity Gym?
The training plans with the live sessions start at €22.5k
Pricing does not include potential VAT & potential travel costs.
"A glimpse into a few exercises of the Creativity Gym"
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Book me as a consultant!
Book a call and let's discuss!
Let's work together to uncover and develop the next bold creative opportunity for you and your company.
Why Creativity?
The back story!
Recommendations
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DELOITTE
Annabel Rust, Manager Corporate Communications & Responsibility
BMW FOUNDATION
Lilly Sommer, Head of Leadership Programs & Collaborations at BMW Foundation
Karim's keynote was not only incredibly entertaining but also informative and inspiring. He excelled in captivating the audience with his engaging manner and vivid language. Both his ability to inspire listeners and his professional expertise make him a highly recommended speaker for events focused on innovative thinking and creativity. // *Translated from German to English.
'Entertaining, Informative & Inspiring'
His masterclass in the Respond Accelerator program by the BMW Foundation, titled "The Power of Creative Collaboration - How to Lead and Innovate in a World of Change?" was highly valuable and inspiring for our startup founders. Participants appreciated Karim for providing practical takeaways and found his insights into effective leadership in a dynamic environment to be timely and enlightening.
'Highly valuable, Timely & Enlightening'
AD PORTS GROUP
Pablo Olivera Brizzio,
Director Corporate Innovation
'Delivers Corporate Results'
EBS
David Dau, Chairman at EBSpreneurship Forum
'Authentic & Phenomenal Speaker'
DEUTSCHE BAHN
Julia Bossert,
Senior IT Portfolio Manager
We discussed the topic of Change Management and Karim added a lot of new value for us due to his neuroscience-based approach to explaining change and culture design. He hold up the mirror to us and provided many aha moments. It was educational and entertaining at the same time. I could have listened to Karim for many more hours, especially with his unique way of presenting while having the right amount of humor and seriousness.
'Educational and Entertaining'
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About me
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Karim's work bridges creativity training, transformative business innovation, and the arts, fostering new ways of thinking and creating. Driven by his mission to inspire a billion people—within organizations and beyond—to unlock their full creative potential by 2050, he empowers individuals and businesses to embrace creativity at scale.
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Keynote Speaker & Trainer – Delivered 200+ talks worldwide, helping organizations integrate creativity into innovation strategies, with his independent research on creativity serving as a cornerstone of his approach.
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Co-Founder & Consultant – Co-founded Culturedesign.org, bringing 15+ years of global experience in helping businesses integrate creative thinking for growth, innovation, and the development of resilient team cultures.
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Artist – Known artistically as KAYWAZ, blending professional expertise with artistic vision to inspire creativity across industries. Explore at KAYWAZ.com.
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Global Connector – His work spans five continents, where he has built a network of 5,000+ global experts and innovators.
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Thought Leader – Former Community Director at Sigma Squared Society, Global Shaper at the World Economic Forum, Responsible Leader at the BMW Foundation, and host of the What If...? podcast.
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