LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY®
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You should definitely hire Leo for your next event because it doesn’t matter which industry or vertical you’re in, it all needs innovation. His keynote allows the whole room to get together and get to know each other and innovate.
Leo Chan was absolutely fantastic! As educators, we're trying to find more ways to make our sessions interactive. How could you have anything better than LEGO? This was the perfect way to break up our heavy education day and make sure everybody got to learn something and have fun. I absolutely would have him again.
Leo was an exceptional keynote speaker. Engaging, insightful, and genuinely entertaining from start to finish. He had my full attention the entire time, and I loved the hands on LEGO experience that brought his message to life.
Courtney Cartmill
Vice President of Business & Client Services, Theresa Place Media Inc.
Meet Leo "LEGO" Chan.
Leo is known for interactive keynotes that are impactful, actionable, insightful and inspiring. He's an energetic, motivational LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® innovation keynote speaker and brings his expertise in innovation and creativity to every engagement. He's spoken to over 155,000+ global professionals and to the world's most innovative companies.
Leo's talks are the highest rated and favourited speech of attendees!
He's spoken at:
Leo Chan, B. Des., M.T.S.
LinkedIn Learning Instructor
Certified LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® Facilitator,
Creative ID Certified Consultant
Certified Creativity Coach
INIFAC Certified Virtual Facilitator™
Leo's Keynote Topics
Drawing from Leo's corporate innovation experiences and his curriculum, the Innovator's OS,
Leo inspires audiences to unleash innovation in their work and home, from non-profits to Fortune 100s.
Leo "LEGO" Chan is the LEGO innovation keynote speaker you're looking for!
Here's just some of the topics Leo can bring to your audience:
All of Leo's talks can be LEGOfied or non-LEGOfied!
The Art of Innovation
(Unleash Your Inner Innovator)
I can innovate? YES! 1000% YES! Innovation is not reserved only for the Steve Jobs and Jeff Bezos of the world. Innovation is for everyone.
In this inspiring talk, you will learn about the who, what, why and how of innovation. Most importantly, you will see that you have the ability to become an innovator. YES! You!
Come find out what innovation is all about and be challenged to embrace the call of the innovator.
KEY AUDIENCE TAKEAWAYS:
• reimagine what innovation REALLY is
• discover their innovation superpowers
• be inspired that innovation is applicable to their life and work
• actionable next steps to start their innovation journey
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The Play-Full Life:
The Catalyst of Innovation
Humans, whether young or old, need to play—it's a biological drive hardwired into our brains. Dr. Stuart Brown reminds us that "the opposite of play isn’t work, it’s depression," underscoring how crucial play is for our well-being.
But play does more than lift our spirits: it propels us into a world of possibilities, opening the door to fresh perspectives and breakthrough ideas.
Through neuroscience, LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY®, and other playful activities, participants will actively experience how play fosters innovation and creativity in everyday work and life. This session reveals why play is not a luxury, but a catalyst for genuine change and growth—demonstrating how playful practices can become strategic tools for unleashing innovation.
KEY AUDIENCE TAKEAWAYS:
• Uncover the benefits of play for adults
• Debunk the myths of play
• Discover your play personality
• Tactical strategies to utilize play to unleash innovation and creativity
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Think Like an Innovator:
Master Associative Thinking
Imagine the world around you as a treasure trove of inspiration, where a simple walk could lead to your next breakthrough. This is the magic of associative thinking, the secret behind the creation of Velcro, inspired by the burdock burr. It’s the skill of connecting seemingly unrelated dots to create something extraordinary.
This is a trait of the world's greatest innovators, and now it can be yours too. In this workshop, we will unravel the mystery of associative thinking and give you practical tools to implement it right away. This isn't just a concept to discuss; it's a skill to master.
KEY AUDIENCE TAKEAWAYS:
• learn the key trait of innovators: what associative thinking is all about
• discover the process to associative thinking
• gain practical tools to implement this powerful mindset
Creating Bigger, Better, Bolder Ideas
How innovative are the ideas in your organization? Do you actually think outside the box? Or just wish you did?
What if there was a way to actually create more innovative and creative ideas? What if there was a way to get bigger, better, bolder ideas?
KEY AUDIENCE TAKEAWAYS:
• hands-on, practical tips on how to supercharge idea sessions with innovation and creativity
• facilitation best practices and workshop design tips
• innovation tools they can implement right away
From Fear to Flourishing: How Psychological Safety Fuels Innovation
The creation, sharing and exchange of ideas is the foundation of innovation. However, these things can be vulnerable and scary. This human element of innovation can be the roadblock that prevents organizations from truly innovating.
So how do you create the conditions for success to enable a free flow of ideas in innovation for oneself and others? The answer is psychological safety.
Psychological safety is foundational for innovation and it’s also the most important factor for effective and successful teams.
KEY AUDIENCE TAKEAWAYS:
• learn how to cultivate a healthy, safe environment that empowers innovation
• discover what creates psychologically unsafe environments
• practical tools to develop this for themselves and others
Building a Thriving Culture of Innovation
Imagine if your organization:
• thrived with new ideas because everyone was empowered to innovate
• was insulated from disruption with new revenue streams
Learn the eight key building blocks to build a thriving culture of innovation in your organization.
KEY AUDIENCE TAKEAWAYS:
• an understanding of the eight key building blocks for a thriving culture of innovation
• the ability to start applying these building blocks to their organization
Top Reasons to Work with Leo
Inspirational
Leo's passionate about creating innovators. He loves encouraging and motivating attendees to develop the innovator within.
Custom-Crafted
Leo loves to understand your desired outcomes for the event to custom-craft a presentation that is best suited for your audience and organization.
Interactive & engaging
Leo isn't your typical keynote speaker. His talks are interactive and engaging. Participants are led to actively engage throughout his session, whether it's with LEGO or something else!
Impactful
Leo is highly pragmatic. When it comes to innovation, theory only isn't enough. It's the application and the practice of it that makes it last.
Unique
Leo loves drawing in unique perspectives and insights from unlikely sources to the world of innovation. Leo's knowledge is based his own industry experience in innovation.
Easy to work with
Leo has a really easy going personality. He's always excited to speak to new audiences and he's here to be the motivational speaker for your event.
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Testimonials about Leo
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We ended our conference on a high note with the one and only Leo Chan We couldn’t have asked for a better way to close our conference than with Leo’s Art of Innovation keynote and interactive LEGO Serious Play session.
Leo’s ability to break down complex ideas into simple, playful, and powerful moments is a gift—and exactly what our audience needed to tap into their creativity and take it back to their teams.
Thank you so much for helping us close out with curiosity, laughter, and a few LEGO masterpieces. The energy in the room was unforgettable!"
Haleigh Hughes, Director of Events, CSI
"Playing with those bricks reminded me of Leo Chan, the keynote speaker at the last conference I attended. His message stuck with me: EVERYONE IS AN INNOVATOR.
He used LEGO to demonstrate that creativity isn’t reserved for a select few, it’s in all of us! Innovation starts when we stop limiting ourselves to the “instructions” and start exploring what’s possible with what we have.
If you ever get the chance to hear Leo speak, take it! You’ll walk away inspired."
Joshua Wright, Service Delivery Manager at FIS
"At Meeting Professionals International theEVENT 2025 in Fredericton, Leo brought innovation to life with LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY®. What made this keynote so special wasn’t just the bricks on the tables, it was the reminder that play, creativity, and innovation belong in every aspect of our work and lives. Leo challenged us to see ourselves as innovators, no matter our background or role.
The best part? We didn’t just hear about it - we built it, shared it, and reflected on it together. A keynote that was as engaging as it was unforgettable."
Jean-Daniel Boudreau, Business Events and Sport Tourism Officer | Tourism New Brunswick
"Leo's session was the perfect way to wrap up our event! For anyone looking for a highly engaging keynote speaker, check out Abound Innovation Inc. and Leo's LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® sessions."
Jane Kayser Tague, Chief Marketing Officer, CSI
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