David Houle is a sought after keynote speaker about the future and global trends.He is regarded as one of the foremost futurist speakers in the world today. He has keynoted numerous conferences, spoken to corporate retreats in the U.S. and internationally, and regularly presents to groups of CEOs across North America. All speeches deal with mega concepts that provoke audiences to think about the future and what may lie ahead.
David very much likes to follow up speeches with extended Q&A and discussions and to act as a catalyst for thinking about the future as it may pertain to a specific group or company.
David has recently won a “Speaker of the Year” award from
Vistage International the worlds leading CEO organization. He has been called “the CEOs futurist” and “the emerging futurist in the world today”
Here are brief descriptions of his five most popular topics:
“The Shift Age”
This is Houle’s signature and most requested speech and has been recently updated. Futurist Houle identifies and explains the new age we have entered. After taking a quick look back at the span of human history, he focuses in on the past 20 years and the transformative changes that have taken place. He then identifies the dynamics that are shaping our world now and will be for the next 10-20 years. The Shift Age will be one of the most transformative and exciting times in the history of humanity. Houle leaves us with suggestions for how to prepare for and adapt to this new age. A big picture speech that is pertinent for any group or organization.
” Trends 2010-2020: The Transformation Decade”
Houle has called 2010-2020 the Transformation Decade. Much of the world will be transformed in these ten years. This stimulating presentation looks at the trends that are and will be affecting and changing our world until the year 2020. Looking at technology, the work place, health care, energy and leadership and management, this presentation highlights some of the developments and incredible coming innovations that will alter our lives. Houle identifies the primary transformations humanity will face in the 2010-2020 decade. Finally he presents and discusses the timeline for economic and political reorganization that are ahead. A thought provoking and mind expanding presentation that will put into context all the disruptions and transformations we are experiencing.
“Future Wow!”
A new presentation that is a high level look into the future. Why is this time so disruptive? Why is this such a time of transformation? What lies ahead for humanity in the next 15-20 years? Why we might be moving toward the dawn of new age of transformation? This presentation addresses all these questions leaving the audience with a collective “Wow!”
“Future Energy Trends”
Houle puts global warming in perspective as to how it should be viewed and the opportunity it represents. Having collaborated and interacted with some of the greatest energy scientists in the world today,Houle presents a vision of what the global and domestic future of energy can be and what it might look like. Predictions are presented with timelines and discussions of the transformation of energy that is ahead. This presentation is high level, informative and a visionary view of one of the most profound issues facing humanity.
“Leading with Vision: Being Slightly Ahead of the Curve”
Houle defines what leading with vision means. He gives personal and public examples of leading with vision and how those leaders changed the world, changed a business, changed a market. He explains why it is important to be slightly ahead of the curve as opposed to any other place in the curve, be it a curve of innovation, historical inevitability or just a new product category. This speech emphasizes vision, leadership and how they can create unparalleled motivation on the part of those who embrace and follow visionary leadership.
Website: http://www.davidhoule.com/
