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. To learn more or see Erik in action, visit theartofvision.com.
Erik helps audiences to reframe change, embrace the positive, and leverage their creativity. He has been doing zoom calls and podcasts with different organizations throughout this challenging time. This pandemic will be remembered as a seminal moment in history. This will be recorded as the disruption of our lifetime. Erik’s messages will use examples of how wildly successful entrepreneurs and inventors built something from nothing, and give audiences the tools to do the same. Topics covered: Embracing Disruption and Resiliency; Chaos Creates opportunities for Innovation; Differentiating from the competition; Amplifying your Unique value proposition; Shifting to habits to fortify our mindset.
Our greatest growth happens on the border between chaos and order. In this presentation, Erik provides a history of innovation through disruption (Instagram, AirBnB, iPhone, Uber, AIDS, 9/11 and himself) and shows audiences how to spot and create opportunities to benefit their communities and their organizations. Topics covered: Adopting a growth mindset; Beginner’s mind leads to discovery; Overcoming fear and achieving peak performance; Dynamic Intelligence ; Navigating ambiguity; and Divergent thinking.
When the global economy has gone off the rails, it’s time to rethink who you are and what you can offer to a new world. In this presentation, Erik discusses how to leverage your digital and human capital to emerge stronger and more authentically than ever before. Topics covered: Purpose, passion and performance; Humanizing your brand in a digital future; Amplifying trust to build authenticity; and Driving a new competitive narrative
Your best sustainable edge is being better at mastering change and innovation than your competition. Erik’s Signature keynote, The Art of Vision is an entertaining and highly practical program that uncovers new ways to make your organization more creative, more productive and ultimately, more profitable. This 45-60 minute multi-media format is ideally suited to open or close your meeting on a dynamic high note.
As the business landscape continues to change, Leaders need to stay ahead of the game by fostering a steady stream of disruptive strategies and unexpected solutions to revive stagnant markets or completely reinvent the competitive dynamics of an industry. Disruptive thinking requires a culture of innovative leadership which can provide the framework and motivation to generate those strategies and execute those solutions. It is an essential skill for any business leader, from a small start-up to a global corporation, with the desire to transform organizational processes and behaviors
UNthink is the signature keynote experience from Erik’s bestselling book. It is dynamic multi media keynote experience specifically designed to challenge audiences to achieve superior levels of performance. It will inspire them to let go of their traditional thought patterns and better understand how to create disruptive strategies of innovation. Creativity is in all of us. We simply need to rediscover the keys that will unlock our untapped potential. UNthink will Unleash organizational excellence and help your audience better understand that they are all capable of so much more than they have been conditioned to believe.
The Spark and the Grind: Ignite the Power of Disciplined Creativity
We’ve been conditioned to think about creative genius as a dichotomy: dreamers versus doers, creativity versus discipline, the spark versus the grind.
Unthink: Rediscover Your Creative Genius
In the tradition of A Whole New Mind and The War of Art, graffiti artist and corporate thought leader, Erik Wahl explores the power of creativity to achieve superior performance.