Lisa Bodell

Founder and CEO of FutureThink

English

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United States

New York

About the Expert

Who is Lisa Bodell?

Lisa Bodell is a globally recognized expert on simplification and innovation whose mission is to help organizations reimagine work to drive performance. As Founder and CEO of FutureThink, she partners with leading brands worldwide to teach future-ready skills. Her disruptive approach boosts creativity, well-being, and retention, inspiring thousands to lead change and focus on what truly matters.

What is her background?

Lisa began her career at Leo Burnett in Chicago, discovering her talent for blending strategic ideas with visionary themes. After founding two successful businesses, she moved to New York and launched FutureThink in 2003, a firm dedicated to simplification and innovation training. She’s the author of *Why Simple Wins* and *Kill the Company*, and has taught at American and Fordham universities. Lisa contributes to outlets like Forbes, CNN, and Harvard Business Review, and advises institutions including the World Economic Forum and the NSA.

Speaker’s Conferences

What are her conferences like?

Lisa’s talks are energetic, insightful, and action-oriented. With humor and clarity, she encourages audiences to challenge the status quo and act with simplicity and purpose. Aimed at business leaders, innovation teams, and transformative organizations, her presentations provide actionable tools to reduce bureaucracy, unlock creativity, and refocus on what matters most.

Selection of conferences

Kill the Company: Reinvent Change from Within

This session teaches how to challenge internal rules that block innovation. Through compelling examples, Lisa shows how to shift traditional mindsets and embrace a culture of proactive transformation.

Why Simple Wins

Based on her bestselling book, this talk uncovers how eliminating unnecessary complexity can free up time for what truly matters. Lisa offers a hands-on approach to achieving better productivity, motivation, and well-being.

The Future of Work: Skills to Lead Change

A powerful exploration of the competencies needed to thrive today. Lisa shares how to build agile leaders, foster creativity, and prepare teams for the future.

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