Working with Graham couldn't be easier
"He not only interpreted the brief accurately but also infused it with his expertise, making the session both interesting and immensely valuable for our audience."
Bracknell
Is Graham right for your event?
Are you planning:
...an all-hands or department event Graham will take your brief on all topics related to inspiring, motivating, empowering, wellbeing, cange, uncertainty, going beyond resilience, adaptability, leadership, personal development. Don't have. a brief? Graham will brainstorm ideas with you. Want some other topic? Graham has a lot of friends and can put you in touch with just the right speaker.
...an industry association conference Graham loves conferences! He can bring your conference to life by sharing his techniques on futures thinking combined with specific insights on the future of your sector.
...a training session Graham is an experienced trainer on a wide range of topics. Let him know what you're looking for. Even if he can't do it, he'll know someone who can.
... a C-suite off-site Graham can get your off-site off to just the right start by getting your team into the mindset of thinking strategically about the long-term future. Not enough? He can also help facilitate discussions and workshops so your team can get ahead of the future and make strategy with conviction.
... an event for a financial sector company Graham is a former financial journalist and can connect with all levels of your organisation of topics related to behavioural finance, decision-making and the future of specific industry sectors.
... something else Just reach out to Graham with what you need. He won't bite!
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Bio
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Dr. Graham Norris has spent a lifetime studying change and its impact on knowledge workers. He is an expert in futures thinking and decision-making, helping leaders around the world think more clearly about the future so they can realise their ambitions.
As an organisational psychologist and futurist, he equips decision-makers with practical frameworks that convert complexity into clarity. His TEDx talk Be More Futurist has inspired over 50,000 viewers, and through his daily newsletter The DIY Futurist, he shows leaders how to develop foresight as a competitive advantage.
Graham's programs blend cutting-edge psychological research with actionable techniques that help audiences cut through the noise of the present. He doesn't just talk about change — he creates it, giving decision-makers at all levels the confidence to take decisive action while staying aligned with strategic goals.
A native of the U.K., he lived for 20 years in Asia, serving in leadership roles at Dow Jones, Ogilvy and the American Chamber. As a consultant, he has advised companies including Microsoft, adidas, Lenovo, Intel, Novartis, Molson Coors and Volkswagen. He holds a doctorate and MBA from Edinburgh Business School.
Short
Dr. Graham Norris is an expert in futures thinking and decision-making, helping leaders around the world think more clearly about the future so they can realise their ambitions.
As an organisational psychologist and futurist, he equips decision-makers with practical frameworks that convert complexity into clarity. His TEDx talk Be More Futurist has inspired over 50,000 viewers.
He holds a doctorate and MBA from Edinburgh Business School.
Speaker Introduction
Please use this introduction, rather than the bio:
Ladies and gentlemen, get ready to journey into the future with our next speaker at [insert event name here].
Graham Norris is not your average psychologist. He's also a futurist who's mastered the art of adapting to change, making the future less of a mystery and more of an adventure.
He’s worked at and with multinationals and non-profits around the world, and draws on this experience to fuel his research into change, uncertainty and decision-making.
When it comes to the future, he believes that if you’re not confused, you’re not paying attention.
Here to help you see through the confusion, let's give a warm [insert event name here] welcome to Dr. Graham Norris!
A/V Requirements
To ensure consistent quality, Graham uses his own equipment and will display visuals through Prezi or Powerpoint on a MacBook Pro designed for a 16x9 screen. He will bring cables and a clicker, promoting effortless integration with any event setup.
What he will need from you:
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Wireless microphone
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Access to power for his laptop
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Projection equipment with HDMI input & cable
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Some time to conduct a tech check before the start