Erik Wahl

Author, Artist, Creativity Expert

Erik Wahl is an internationally recognized artist, top TED speaker, and No. 1 bestselling author. His breakthrough experience as an artist and entrepreneur has translated into making him into one of the most sought-after corporate speakers on the circuit today. On stage, Erik’s keynote experience creates a dynamic multidimensional metaphor for how to systematically embrace innovation and risk.

  • Erik Wahl Keynote Speaker Fee Fee range is for U.S. events, depending on location and organization type

    $50,001 - $100,000

  • Languages Spoken

    English

  • Travels From

    California, USA

  • Erik Wahl Keynote Speaker Fee Fee range is for U.S. events, depending on location and organization type

    $50,001 - $100,000

  • Languages Spoken

    English

  • Travels From

    California, USA

Suggested Keynote Speaker Programs

The Art of Vision

The best sustainable edge in business is the ability to differentiate yourself from your competition. Through this entertaining and highly practical program, we uncover new ways to make your organization more creative, innovative and ...

The best sustainable edge in business is the ability to differentiate yourself from your competition.

Through this entertaining and highly practical program, we uncover new ways to make your organization more creative, innovative and profitable while helping your people become better storytellers within and for your company.

Organizational excellence

  • Differentiation, differentiation, differentiation
  • Telling a better story
  • Outthinking the competition

Embracing change

  • Working smarter, not harder
  • Sustaining excellence in a changing economy
  • Leveraging chaos to capitalize on opportunity

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The Human Edge

The greatest advantage in an AI-driven world is not becoming more machine-like. It is becoming more human. Through this timely and highly engaging program, we explore how to harness AI as a catalyst for innovation while reclaiming the ...

The greatest advantage in an AI-driven world is not becoming more machine-like. It is becoming more human.

Through this timely and highly engaging program, we explore how to harness AI as a catalyst for innovation while reclaiming the creativity, courage, and imagination that make us unmistakably human. Audiences will learn how to think more expansively, adapt more confidently, and use emerging technology without losing the human edge that drives connection, meaning, and breakthrough ideas.

Human-centered innovation

  • Harnessing AI as a creative catalyst
  • Expanding imagination in a rapidly changing world
  • Using technology without losing human connection

Creative courage

  • Reclaiming curiosity, risk, and original thinking
  • Building confidence in times of uncertainty
  • Turning disruption into possibility

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The Art of Leadership

Today’s leaders face pressure to innovate, adapt and inspire at a pace unlike any time in history. Through this entertaining and highly practical program, Erik paints a compelling new portrait of the successful leader of tomorrow. He ...

Today’s leaders face pressure to innovate, adapt and inspire at a pace unlike any time in history.

Through this entertaining and highly practical program, Erik paints a compelling new portrait of the successful leader of tomorrow. He challenges audiences to move beyond “business as usual,” embrace the discomfort that comes with growth and build the emotional connection that drives engagement, innovation and meaningful organizational change.

Leading Through Change

  • Moving beyond business as usual
  • Embracing discomfort as a path to growth
  • Turning uncertainty into opportunity

Engaging People

  • Attracting and retaining quality employees
  • Building stronger emotional connection
  • Creating new efficiencies and eliminating redundancies

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UNTHINK

Somewhere along the way, we began to believe creativity was reserved for a chosen few. The truth is far more powerful: creativity is a skill everyone can develop. Erik challenges ...

Somewhere along the way, we began to believe creativity was reserved for a chosen few. The truth is far more powerful: creativity is a skill everyone can develop.

Erik challenges audiences to move beyond habitual thinking and reimagine what is possible. UNthink helps people break through limiting patterns, approach their work with fresh perspective and see every challenge as a blank canvas filled with opportunity.

Breaking Convention

  • Stepping outside conventional thinking
  • Challenging assumptions about what is possible
  • Finding unexpected solutions

Unlocking Potential

  • Increasing creativity and productivity
  • Reigniting passion and curiosity
  • Turning fresh ideas into action

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The Spark & The Grind

The paradox of creativity is that structure creates freedom. Even the wildest ideas need discipline, focus and follow-through to become something meaningful. Erik deconstructs the ...

The paradox of creativity is that structure creates freedom. Even the wildest ideas need discipline, focus and follow-through to become something meaningful.

Erik deconstructs the creative process and shows audiences how to turn inspiration into disciplined action. In a world where disruption is the new normal, he reveals how structure, resilience and mental toughness help people navigate complexity and bring bold ideas to life.

The Creative Process

  • Turning inspiration into disciplined action
  • Creating structure that supports innovation
  • Moving ideas from possibility to execution

Mastering Complexity

  • Understanding the psychology of success
  • Exploring the science of innovation
  • Building the mental toughness to adapt and persist

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Erik & Tasha Wahl: A Candid Conversation

A dynamic, 60-minute curated Q&A on building a business, consulting worldwide, and 30 years of marriage. With honesty and insight, Erik and Tasha share lessons on growth, failure, ...

A dynamic, 60-minute curated Q&A on building a business, consulting worldwide, and 30 years of marriage.

With honesty and insight, Erik and Tasha share lessons on growth, failure, resilience, and gratitude in a rare behind-the-scenes look at the intersection of creativity, entrepreneurship, and personal evolution.

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About Keynote Speaker Erik Wahl

Erik Wahl is a globally acclaimed artist, TED speaker, and No. 1 bestselling author, recognized as one of the most sought-after corporate speakers of 2025. With a unique blend of artistry and entrepreneurial expertise, Erik delivers dynamic keynotes that inspire organizations to embrace creativity, innovation, and mental agility in a world where disruption is the new normal.

His bestselling book, The Spark and the Grind, has been praised as a transformative guide for turning ideas into action. Another of his best selling books, Unthink, is hailed by Forbes as “The blueprint to actionable creativity” and by Fast Company as “provocative with a purpose.”

Drawing inspiration from street art, Erik became an acclaimed graffiti artist, using his talents to raise funds for charitable causes. His performances seamlessly integrate his passion for art and business, leaving audiences both inspired and empowered.

Erik has collaborated with leading organizations such as AT&T, Disney, London Business School, Microsoft, FedEx, ExxonMobil, Ernst & Young, and XPrize. To date, he has delivered over 1,500 keynotes worldwide, captivating audiences with his innovative perspective.

Testimonials

“Erik’s presentation was outstanding and it was exactly what we were looking for. BigSpeak and Erik hit it out of the ballpark.”

LexisNexis

 

“Erik was INCREDIBLE. He was extremely well received… Standing ovation. Thank you!”

United Healthcare

 

“Erik did an excellent job at the HP Health & Life Sciences Symposium… In fact, he had a standing ovation. His message was on-target, inspirational and entertaining. Everyone had very positive feedback. It was a great way to end our event. I would highly recommend Erik to my other industry colleagues.”

Harry Kim

Hewlett-Packard

“Your presentation was once again, outstanding! After seeing you at the National Realtors conference and now our National conference, I am amazed at your ability to customize your message for both corporate and educational audiences.”

National Parent Teachers Association

 

“We continue to receive numerous emails, voicemails and handwritten notes….all in praise of you, your presentation, and most important…your message!”

Walt Disney Entertainment

 

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