Dr. Karen Tilstra
Keynote Speaker: Creativity Guru, Innovation Architect & Dynamic Keynote Speaker Who Delivers
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Dr. Karen Tilstra Biography
Need a speaker who brings energy, laughs, real tools—and zero snooze factor? Meet Dr. Karen Tilstra: creativity guru, Experience Architect, and audience activator.
Her secret? She believes everyone is creative and wired for leadership (even that guy in accounting).
Her high-energy, interactive keynotes are part TED Talk, part improv, part leadership boot camp, guaranteed to get people thinking, laughing, and doing.
Over the past two decades, Dr. Tilstra has had a blast helping teams and leaders do what they thought they couldn’t—think differently, lead boldly, and create real change. She’s launched award-winning innovation labs and led hundreds of high-impact projects with Fortune 500 companies, healthcare giants, pro sports teams, government agencies, universities, NGOs, and private businesses—all earning rave reviews and repeat invites.
As founder of Creativity Effect, Dr. Tilstra’s global work has taken her across the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Asia, helping organizations ditch stale strategies and ignite bold new thinking. She's a two-time TEDx speaker, co-creator of the U.S.’s first undergrad program in Innovation & Social Entrepreneurship, and inventor of the Orchard Model of Innovation—yes, that’s a thing. She holds a PhD in Creative Leadership (because why not?), is a licensed Educational Psychologist, and is the author of two no-BS innovation books: Amazon bestseller "The Deathline: Stopping the #1 Killer of Human Potential" (2022) and "101 Ways to Ignite Collaboration, Boost Creativity & Fuel Innovation" (2023).
Offstage, she’s either on an annual “Art & Creativity Tour” with her artist husband or teaching her grandkids how to brainstorm like champions.
Want a keynote speaker who lights up the stage, and actually changes how people think and work? Dr. Tilstra won’t just inspire your audience, she’ll activate them. Because a keynote should shake things up... not put people to sleep.
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Dr. Karen Tilstra Speaking Topics
This interactive presentation highlights Dr. Tilstra’s book by the same title. An introduction to this original theory, the Deathline™, includes practical tools for identifying and managing personal deathlines™. Real life stories and examples bring this presentation to life.
A discussion on the balance between cutting-edge technological advances and the human touch in modern medicine.
This presentation can delve into specific case studies where design thinking has significantly improved patient experiences and outcomes in healthcare, illustrating the power of human-centered design in a medical context.
Focus on how 'Yes And' thinking can transform interdisciplinary collaboration between medical affairs and other departments, such as R&D and marketing.
Dr. Karen Tilstra Videos
How do I book Dr. Karen Tilstra to speak at my event?
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How much does it cost to book Dr. Karen Tilstra for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Dr. Karen Tilstra, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a virtual event is $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Dr. Karen Tilstra, 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 Dr. Karen Tilstra speak about?
Dr. Karen Tilstra is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Innovation, Creativity, Storytelling, Business Leadership, Female Leadership, Leadership, Human Resources, Teamwork & Teambuilding, TED and Art & Design.
Where does Dr. Karen Tilstra travel from?
Dr. Karen Tilstra generally travels from Orlando, FL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Dr. Karen Tilstra?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Dr. Karen Tilstra 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 Dr. Karen Tilstra 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 Dr. Karen Tilstra 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.
Dr. Karen Tilstra is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Innovation, Creativity and Storytelling. The estimated speaking fee range to book Dr. Karen Tilstra for virtual events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for live event fees. Dr. Karen Tilstra generally travels from Orlando, FL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jones Loflin, Dr. Kelly Waltman and Cameron Atlas. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Dr. Karen Tilstra for an upcoming event.
SPEAKING TOPICS
Dr. Karen Tilstra Speaking Topics
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"Your Deathline™ Is Your Lifeline: “Meet Your Deathline – the #1 All Time Killer of Human Potential. “
This interactive presentation highlights Dr. Tilstra’s book by the same title. An introduction to this original theory, the Deathline™, includes practical tools for identifying and managing personal deathlines™. Real life stories and examples bring this presentation to life.
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"The Frontiers of Healthcare Innovation: Where Technology Meets Empathy"
A discussion on the balance between cutting-edge technological advances and the human touch in modern medicine.
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"Design Thinking for Healthcare Revolution: Crafting Patient-Centric Medical Solutions"
This presentation can delve into specific case studies where design thinking has significantly improved patient experiences and outcomes in healthcare, illustrating the power of human-centered design in a medical context.
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“Bridging Gaps with 'Yes And': Enhancing Interdisciplinary Collaboration in Medical Affairs”
Focus on how 'Yes And' thinking can transform interdisciplinary collaboration between medical affairs and other departments, such as R&D and marketing.
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Innovation | Creative Thinking | Design Thinking | Creative Leadership | Storytelling
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How do I book Dr. Karen Tilstra to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Dr. Karen Tilstra 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 Dr. Karen Tilstra, 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 Dr. Karen Tilstra or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Dr. Karen Tilstra for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Dr. Karen Tilstra, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a virtual event is $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Dr. Karen Tilstra, 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 Dr. Karen Tilstra speak about?
Dr. Karen Tilstra is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Innovation, Creativity, Storytelling, Business Leadership, Female Leadership, Leadership, Human Resources, Teamwork & Teambuilding, TED and Art & Design. -
Where does Dr. Karen Tilstra travel from?
Dr. Karen Tilstra generally travels from Orlando, FL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Dr. Karen Tilstra?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Dr. Karen Tilstra 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 Dr. Karen Tilstra 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 Dr. Karen Tilstra 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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