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Carla Johnson

Carla Johnson

Keynote Speaker: Author, Storyteller & Chief Innovator

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Carla Johnson Biography

It used to be that the status quo was the way to go. It kept your company running. And it kept you employed. But in a world that changes at the speed of a TikTok, standing still makes you a sitting duck. Volatility lurks around every corner. Startups have become rock stars. Founders are celebrities. Customers are fickle. Employees are leaving. Disruption is inevitable. But if anyone’s going to disrupt your industry, your company, or your team, shouldn’t it be you?

As the world’s leading Innovation Architect, Carla Johnson’s been breaking the status quo all her life. In 20 years of working with leaders, she’s learned that the safest bet is often the riskiest move. Through years of research and authoring numerous best-selling books, she’s developed frameworks and processes that teach people how to redefine what innovation means in their company, and then equips teams to make innovation everybody’s business.

Johnson’s approach transforms organizations by fusing visionary creativity with pragmatic innovation strategies to inspire teams to think bigger and bolder so they can bust out of the status quo. The result is a company culture that becomes a playground of limitless potential while also experiencing unprecedented alignment and growth.

Contact a speaker booking agent to check availability on Carla Johnson and other top speakers and celebrities.

Carla Johnson Speaking Topics

RE:Think InnovationTM

People think innovation is expensive, time-consuming, and complicated. That it takes special skills, special titles, and special budgets. Are we doomed to a life of status-quo thinking and underperforming results? Of wistfully dreaming we’re the golden unicorn who comes up with fantastical ideas at the drop of a hat?

What if, instead of struggle and frustration, there was a proven framework for consistently developing the great ideas that drive bottom-line impact? And what if everyone in your organization could learn it?

Audience Takeaways...

  • Reimagine the role innovative thinking plays in how teams and organizations get work done.
  • Understand why most groups fail at innovation even though they say it’s a key competitive priority.
  • Learn the 5 irrefutable steps to innovation that will empower you to consistently come up with inspired ideas for any situation that delivers a bottom-line impact.

Ideal for...

  • Demystifying how innovation icons break through status-quo thinking with less friction and less risk.
  • Understanding why true innovation can come from anywhere in an organization and lead to measurable results in days, not years.
  • Learning how to introduce a new culture of innovation where people are excited to develop new ideas, make good ideas better, and support a mindset of innovation by everyone.

Applied Curiosity

The world around us is moving faster than ever before. While efficiency, productivity, and AI are the de rigueur of the day, teams are struggling to keep pace with change. What if, instead of being a time-consuming distraction, curiosity is the ultimate competitive advantage that’s right under our noses?

It’s time we understand the true fundamentals of curiosity and how to apply them so that we can not only do more, better, and faster, but also find a way to connect on a deeper human level. All while finding a renewed sense of excitement about the future and our collective contribution to it.

Audience Takeaways...

  • Discover the two fundamental criteria necessary for curiosity to flourish.
  • Learn the three ways of thinking that makes better results come faster.
  • Ignite a movement that values questioning, experimentation, and collaboration to elevate outcomes everywhere.

Ideal for...

  • Cracking the curiosity code and learning how to build your team’s curiosity muscles from the ground up.
  • Creating an ecosystem that ensures that the way we work is inspired, educated, collaborative, psychologically safe, and grounded in care and intention.
  • Building a shortcut to smarter innovation, deeper trust, and monumental growth. Teams that can instantly deploy curiosity will be the ones that thrive in the future of work.

The Muse and the Machine: How Human Creativity Propels an AI World Forward

While technology and Generative AI have exploded, the ability to think creatively is the one core human truth that will remain relevant in this brave new world. Instead of defaulting to using technology to think for us, do for us, and succumb to its dominance, it’s critical that we reawaken our childlike sense of possibility.

Gone are the days when we can compete by having a few innovative thinkers lead the collective. It’s more important now than ever to equip every individual, team, and department in your organization with the skills and tools to develop, champion, and execute on high-quality, highly relevant ideas in any situation.

Audience Takeaways...

  • Bust the belief that you’re ‘not the creative type’ and AI’s the answer.
  • Learn how to reignite your latent creative genius by bringing a renewed sense of fun, playfulness, and imagination to your work.
  • Discover how creativity fuels alignment, adaptability, and collaboration, creating the ultimate environment for greater growth and performance.

Ideal For...

  • Discovering why imaginative thinking is your ultimate competitive advantage in the world of AI.
  • Learning why rethinking the status quo is the least risky route to revenue growth.
  • Catalyzing your personal creative muscle, executing on your imagination, and knowing when and how to take smart risks with avant-garde ideas.

The Six Faces of Innovation

People think to be innovative, you need to maximize your tech and your processes. They focus on KPIs, OKRs, and stacks of technology. The tools aren’t the answer, it’s the people using the tools that create sustainable impact. Processes and technology without the human connection just create bureaucracy and organizational silos. The result is that your efforts toward innovation actually stymie growth, rather than encourage it.

What if we gave the same time, attention, and detailed consideration to the human elements of innovation as we do the processes and technology? The real opportunity for growth lies in human integration.

Audience Takeaways...

  • Learn the six types of innovative thinkers and how they show up in the world.
  • Master the ability to identify why teams get stuck delivering uninspired work, and quick shifts that turn into original outcomes.
  • Increase collaboration, trust, and adaptability of teams as everyone rediscovers the joy of the work they do and the people they work with.

Ideal For...

  • Knowing and understanding the drivers of each member’s superpowers to allow teams to unlock and unleash the potential of everyone’s ideas.
  • Creating an ecosystem that draws on your team’s broader pool of expertise.
  • Building teams that solve bigger, more complex problems with greater creativity, faster execution, and better outcomes.

Carla Johnson Videos

Carla Johnson Speaker Reel
Carla Johnson Innovation Keynote Speaker 2022 Speaking Video

How do I book Carla Johnson to speak at my event?

Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Carla Johnson for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Carla Johnson, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Carla Johnson or any other speaker of your choice.

How much does it cost to book Carla Johnson for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Carla Johnson, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Carla Johnson are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Carla Johnson, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Carla Johnson speak about?

Carla Johnson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Marketing, Women in Business, Business Growth, Consulting, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Art and Design.

Where does Carla Johnson travel from?

Carla Johnson generally travels from Parker, CO, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Carla Johnson?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Carla Johnson for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Carla Johnson for your next private or corporate function.

What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Carla Johnson or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.


Carla Johnson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Marketing, Women in Business and Business Growth. The estimated speaking fee range to book Carla Johnson for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Carla Johnson generally travels from Parker, CO, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Dorie Clark, Cheryl Cran and Libby Gill. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Carla Johnson for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 07/10/2024.

Carla Johnson Speaking Topics

  • RE:Think InnovationTM

    People think innovation is expensive, time-consuming, and complicated. That it takes special skills, special titles, and special budgets. Are we doomed to a life of status-quo thinking and underperforming results? Of wistfully dreaming we’re the golden unicorn who comes up with fantastical ideas at the drop of a hat?

    What if, instead of struggle and frustration, there was a proven framework for consistently developing the great ideas that drive bottom-line impact? And what if everyone in your organization could learn it?

    Audience Takeaways...

    • Reimagine the role innovative thinking plays in how teams and organizations get work done.
    • Understand why most groups fail at innovation even though they say it’s a key competitive priority.
    • Learn the 5 irrefutable steps to innovation that will empower you to consistently come up with inspired ideas for any situation that delivers a bottom-line impact.

    Ideal for...

    • Demystifying how innovation icons break through status-quo thinking with less friction and less risk.
    • Understanding why true innovation can come from anywhere in an organization and lead to measurable results in days, not years.
    • Learning how to introduce a new culture of innovation where people are excited to develop new ideas, make good ideas better, and support a mindset of innovation by everyone.

  • Applied Curiosity

    The world around us is moving faster than ever before. While efficiency, productivity, and AI are the de rigueur of the day, teams are struggling to keep pace with change. What if, instead of being a time-consuming distraction, curiosity is the ultimate competitive advantage that’s right under our noses?

    It’s time we understand the true fundamentals of curiosity and how to apply them so that we can not only do more, better, and faster, but also find a way to connect on a deeper human level. All while finding a renewed sense of excitement about the future and our collective contribution to it.

    Audience Takeaways...

    • Discover the two fundamental criteria necessary for curiosity to flourish.
    • Learn the three ways of thinking that makes better results come faster.
    • Ignite a movement that values questioning, experimentation, and collaboration to elevate outcomes everywhere.

    Ideal for...

    • Cracking the curiosity code and learning how to build your team’s curiosity muscles from the ground up.
    • Creating an ecosystem that ensures that the way we work is inspired, educated, collaborative, psychologically safe, and grounded in care and intention.
    • Building a shortcut to smarter innovation, deeper trust, and monumental growth. Teams that can instantly deploy curiosity will be the ones that thrive in the future of work.

  • The Muse and the Machine: How Human Creativity Propels an AI World Forward

    While technology and Generative AI have exploded, the ability to think creatively is the one core human truth that will remain relevant in this brave new world. Instead of defaulting to using technology to think for us, do for us, and succumb to its dominance, it’s critical that we reawaken our childlike sense of possibility.

    Gone are the days when we can compete by having a few innovative thinkers lead the collective. It’s more important now than ever to equip every individual, team, and department in your organization with the skills and tools to develop, champion, and execute on high-quality, highly relevant ideas in any situation.

    Audience Takeaways...

    • Bust the belief that you’re ‘not the creative type’ and AI’s the answer.
    • Learn how to reignite your latent creative genius by bringing a renewed sense of fun, playfulness, and imagination to your work.
    • Discover how creativity fuels alignment, adaptability, and collaboration, creating the ultimate environment for greater growth and performance.

    Ideal For...

    • Discovering why imaginative thinking is your ultimate competitive advantage in the world of AI.
    • Learning why rethinking the status quo is the least risky route to revenue growth.
    • Catalyzing your personal creative muscle, executing on your imagination, and knowing when and how to take smart risks with avant-garde ideas.

  • The Six Faces of Innovation

    People think to be innovative, you need to maximize your tech and your processes. They focus on KPIs, OKRs, and stacks of technology. The tools aren’t the answer, it’s the people using the tools that create sustainable impact. Processes and technology without the human connection just create bureaucracy and organizational silos. The result is that your efforts toward innovation actually stymie growth, rather than encourage it.

    What if we gave the same time, attention, and detailed consideration to the human elements of innovation as we do the processes and technology? The real opportunity for growth lies in human integration.

    Audience Takeaways...

    • Learn the six types of innovative thinkers and how they show up in the world.
    • Master the ability to identify why teams get stuck delivering uninspired work, and quick shifts that turn into original outcomes.
    • Increase collaboration, trust, and adaptability of teams as everyone rediscovers the joy of the work they do and the people they work with.

    Ideal For...

    • Knowing and understanding the drivers of each member’s superpowers to allow teams to unlock and unleash the potential of everyone’s ideas.
    • Creating an ecosystem that draws on your team’s broader pool of expertise.
    • Building teams that solve bigger, more complex problems with greater creativity, faster execution, and better outcomes.

Carla Johnson Videos

Carla Johnson Speaker Reel
Carla Johnson Innovation Keynote Speaker 2022 Speaking Video
  • How do I book Carla Johnson to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Carla Johnson for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Carla Johnson, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Carla Johnson or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Carla Johnson for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Carla Johnson, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Carla Johnson are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Carla Johnson, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Carla Johnson speak about?

    Carla Johnson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Marketing, Women in Business, Business Growth, Consulting, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Art and Design.
  • Where does Carla Johnson travel from?

    Carla Johnson generally travels from Parker, CO, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Carla Johnson?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Carla Johnson for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Carla Johnson for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Carla Johnson or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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