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Erik Wahl

Artist

Erik Wahl is an internationally recognized artist, TED speaker, and No. 1 bestselling author. His breakthrough experience as both an artist and entrepreneur has made him one of the most sought-after corporate speakers today.

On stage, Erik’s keynote presentations create a dynamic, multidimensional metaphor for how to systematically embrace innovation and risk. His message is clear: disruption is the new normal, and businesses must embrace creativity on a large scale—or risk being left behind. Erik inspires organizations to become more agile and shows how to use disruption as a competitive advantage. Some companies will be disrupted; others will choose to be the disruptors. Choose wisely.

Erik’s latest book, The Spark and the Grind, highlights the essential components of translating ideas into action. His breakthrough thinking has earned praise from top influencers in both the art and business worlds.

His previous book, the bestseller Unthink, was hailed by Forbes as “The blueprint to actionable creativity” and by Fast Company as “provocative with a purpose.” As Forbes put it, Erik is “The Warhol of Wall Street, the Renoir of ROI, the Picasso of Productivity, and the Jobs of … Well, Jobs.”

Erik discovered an alarming truth early in his career as a partner in a corporate firm: organizations that embraced the mental discipline of creativity outperformed those that did not prioritize innovation. Motivated by this insight, he set out to challenge companies to rethink their approach to creativity.

Along the way, inspired by street art, he became an acclaimed graffiti artist. Although he no longer sells his work for personal gain, Erik uses his art to raise money for charitable causes. His keynote presentations merge his passion for business growth and art into a fascinating performance.
TOPICS

The Art of Vision

Discovering your untapped potential
BOOKS

  • I Am Artist
  • Story
  • UNCHAIN THE ELEPHANT: Reframe Your Thinking to Unleash Your Potential
  • The Spark and the Grind
Erik Wahl
PAST CLIENTS

  • AT&T
  • Disney
  • London School of Business
  • Microsoft
  • FedEx
  • Exxon Mobil
  • Ernst & Young
  • XPrize








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