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INNOVATION &
LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® Keynote Speaker

Transformative experiences that activate innovation and awaken innovators. 

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Trusted by leaders from

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Leo’s passion for innovation is contagious, and he brings that passion to every platform I’ve heard him speak on. Every organization needs to be learning from him and the genius he brings through his work.

Harris III

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Powerful and truly engaging.

Oksana Caika

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Leo is one my favorite speakers from any conference I have attended in my career. It was very impactful.

Kimberly Graham

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"Leo's talk was hands down my favorite part of the Pursue What's Next Summit!!
I would attend every year just to see him."

Chick-fil-A Staff Member

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Not only is Leo a gifted speaker and leader on the subject of innovation, his willingness to dialogue with our staff in smaller group and individual settings made a huge impact on our team. His intelligence, wisdom, humility and servant-hearted leadership made all the difference.

Jenn Repaci

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Excellent presentation and love your style and fantastic energy and positivity. Helps us linear thinkers engage more broadly and uninhibited.

Kim Bradley

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Meet Leo "LEGO" Chan.

Leo is known to give keynotes that are impactful, actionable, insightful and inspiring. He's an energetic keynote speaker and brings his expertise in innovation and creativity to every engagement. He's spoken to over 75,000+ 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 500s. 
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

this talk typically incorporates lego® SERIOUS PLAY®.

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

this talk typically incorporates lego® SERIOUS PLAY®.

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.

Excellence

People love Leo's presentations. He's consistently rated as the top / favourite speaker of attendees.

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.

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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