Otto Scharmer
Keynote Speaker: Senior Lecturer at MIT & Founding Chair of the Presencing Institute Helping Leaders Tune Into the Future Before It Fully Unfolds
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Otto Scharmer Biography
Dr. C. Otto Scharmer is a Senior Lecturer at MIT Sloan School of Management and Founding Chair of the Presencing Institute, where for over two decades he has advanced cross-sector systems transformation. His groundbreaking work on “presencing” — learning from the emerging future — has redefined leadership thinking and practice worldwide.
He is the author of the bestselling books "Theory U" and "Leading from the Emerging Future," "Essentials of Theory U," and co-author (with Katrin Kaufer) of "Presencing: 7 Practices for Transforming Self, Society and Business."
Through initiatives such as the MITx u-lab, Otto has mobilized a community of over 260,000 participants from 197 countries and co-created Action Learning Labs for UN agencies and SDG Leadership Labs for UN Country Teams in 26 countries.
A member of the Club of Rome, and the Word Future Council, Otto’s current work centers on shifting “from social systems to social soil” — the inner sources of attention, intention, and agency that enable profound societal regeneration. Raised on a farm in northern Germany, his metaphor of cultivating the social soil bridges agriculture, consciousness, and systems change.
He holds a PhD in economics from Witten/Herdecke University and has received the Jamieson Prize for Teaching Excellence at MIT, the Leonardo Corporate Learning Award, and the Elevating Humanity Award from the Organizational Development Network.
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Otto Scharmer Speaking Topics
In an era of deep disruption, our greatest capacity is the ability to sense and actualize emerging future possibilities. Drawing from his latest book "Presencing," Otto Scharmer explores how leaders and changemakers can shift their attention from the visible structures of systems to the invisible “social soil” beneath them — the quality of relationships, awareness, and intention that shape collective outcomes. Grounded in action research across global initiatives, he shows how aligning attention, intention, and agency creates “islands of coherence” capable of elevating whole systems.
This interactive talk invites participants to turn the beam of attention back onto themselves — to listen deeply, see themselves as part of a living system, and activate their capacity for presencing the future that is waiting to emerge.
Suggested Length: 60–90 minutes keynote | 2 hour to half-day workshop option
How leaders can sense what wants to emerge and act from it with clarity and courage.
Practical pathways for shifting systems from silos to shared awareness and collaboration.
A new metaphor for systems change — what farmers do for soil, leaders must do for the social field.
Stories of grass-roots innovation and leadership from global action labs.
Otto Scharmer Videos
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Speaking fees for Otto Scharmer, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Otto Scharmer, 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 Otto Scharmer speak about?
Otto Scharmer is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Innovation, Business Leadership, Leadership, Education, College, Professors, Sustainability, European Heritage and Author.
Where does Otto Scharmer travel from?
Otto Scharmer generally travels from Cambridge, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
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Otto Scharmer is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Innovation, Business Leadership and Leadership. The estimated speaking fee range to book Otto Scharmer for live events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Otto Scharmer generally travels from Cambridge, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Neal Petersen, Dan Buettner and Roberto Verganti. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Otto Scharmer for an upcoming event.
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Otto Scharmer Speaking Topics
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From Social Systems to Social Soil: Seven Practices for Leading Profound Innovation and Regenerative Renewal
In an era of deep disruption, our greatest capacity is the ability to sense and actualize emerging future possibilities. Drawing from his latest book "Presencing," Otto Scharmer explores how leaders and changemakers can shift their attention from the visible structures of systems to the invisible “social soil” beneath them — the quality of relationships, awareness, and intention that shape collective outcomes. Grounded in action research across global initiatives, he shows how aligning attention, intention, and agency creates “islands of coherence” capable of elevating whole systems.
This interactive talk invites participants to turn the beam of attention back onto themselves — to listen deeply, see themselves as part of a living system, and activate their capacity for presencing the future that is waiting to emerge.
Suggested Length: 60–90 minutes keynote | 2 hour to half-day workshop option
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The Art of Presencing: Learning from the Emerging Future
How leaders can sense what wants to emerge and act from it with clarity and courage.
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From Ego to Eco: Upgrade Your Operating System in Leadership, Organization, and Societal Ecosystems
Practical pathways for shifting systems from silos to shared awareness and collaboration.
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Seven Practices For Cultivating the Social Soil
A new metaphor for systems change — what farmers do for soil, leaders must do for the social field.
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Islands of Coherence: How Small Groups Can Shift Large Systems
Stories of grass-roots innovation and leadership from global action labs.
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How do I book Otto Scharmer to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Otto Scharmer 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 Otto Scharmer, 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 Otto Scharmer or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Otto Scharmer for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Otto Scharmer, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Otto Scharmer, 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 Otto Scharmer speak about?
Otto Scharmer is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Innovation, Business Leadership, Leadership, Education, College, Professors, Sustainability, European Heritage and Author. -
Where does Otto Scharmer travel from?
Otto Scharmer generally travels from Cambridge, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Otto Scharmer?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Otto Scharmer 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 Otto Scharmer 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 Otto Scharmer 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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