Exponential Thinking Our world is changing at an exponential pace. In this talk, Anne Connelly will teach you how to change your mindset to adapt to this pace, and become an exponential leader. You’ll learn about the 6 D’s of exponential thinking: digitization, deception, disruption, demonetization, dematerialization, and democratization, and how they can help us prepare for the future. She will provide examples of exponential growth in the world, and highlight companies who have changed their strategies to thrive in a world of change.
Perfect for executives looking to amp up their team’s performance, this session will inspire participants to take a future forward approach to leadership, and guide them through the process of creating a Massive Transformative Purpose and define how they can use their skills and talents to create a positive impact on the world.
Blockchain and the Future of Decentralized Societies The foundation of our society is built on trust - trust in governments, banks, and other institutions. But what happens when we can't trust the institutions we depend on? Blockchain technology enables us to completely redesign society by shifting power back into the hands of communities themselves. In this talk, Anne will cover the basics of blockchain technology, and dive into topics like cryptocurrencies, self-sovereign identities, and decentralized governance models.
She’ll inspire you to see beyond the headlines and understand how the decentralization enabled by blockchains is impacting the world’s most vulnerable people. This talk is relevant for professionals across a variety of industries and will educate and inform people who are both completely new to blockchain as well as those who already have experience.
Featured Workshops
Future Canvas: A Strategic Foresight Workshop Sharpen your strategic thinking and future-readiness in this interactive session designed to help teams anticipate change and navigate uncertainty. Using collaborative tools and visual mapping techniques, we’ll explore a key emerging trend or bold idea and trace its ripple effects — from immediate implications to long-term impacts.
The process helps participants uncover blind spots, evaluate potential risks, and surface new opportunities in a structured, creative way. Whether you're shaping strategy, driving innovation, or preparing for disruption, you'll leave this workshop better equipped to make informed decisions in an increasingly complex world.
Headlines from the Future: A Visionary Thinking Workshop This is an engaging and thought-provoking session where participants review newspaper headlines related to future technological or societal milestones. Groups work together to predict when these headlines will appear on a timeline. By projecting themselves into the future, attendees will creatively articulate how today's decisions might shape tomorrow's world.
This activity encourages participants to think beyond the immediate, sparking innovative ideas and strategic insights that can guide planning and decision-making. The workshop is ideal for anyone looking to sharpen their foresight skills and envision transformative possibilities for the future.
Custom Talks
Anne is available to deliver custom keynote presentations and workshops anywhere in the world. She has worked with groups across a variety of industries, including:
Banking & Finance
Medical
Accounting
Insurance
Academia
Entertainment
Fashion
Non profit
Gaming
Get in touch to discuss custom topics for your organization