Scott Shellstrom
As a former, top advertising executive, Scott Shellstrom knows that creativity is more than an art, it’s a skill. His skills have placed him on some of New York City’s most prominent improv comedy stages, and his paintings on some of the most prestigious gallery walls. He knows how to perform, both as a television host on the Travel Channel, as well as the first white guy on Soul Train.
Scott’s presentations will unite and excite teams as they collaborate and support one another using proven techniques of improvisational theater. He ignites productivity and inspires unique solutions to everyday challenges. He teaches how to prosper from perspective and see more than what the picture first portrays. (And if that wasn’t enough, just wait for his masterpiece painting… done in four minutes… upside down.)
Speaking topics
- Unleash Your Inner Da Vinci
Lessons from Leonardo da Vinci, outrageously funny improve comedy, and captivating fast painting. The speed of change necessary to succeed in business today is profound. Individuals must create more in less time with ever-shrinking budgets while adapting to new technology. The ability to quickly shift gears, see challenges from a new perspective, and identify effective solutions is paramount. As a result, individuals and teams who harness the power of creativity will become more valuable to their organization.
Scott will:
- Unite and excite your team as they collaborate and support one another using proven techniques of improvisational theater.
- Ignite productivity generated by taking an innovative approach to projects
- Inspire unique solution to everyday challenges
- Prosper from perspective to see more than what the pictures portrays.
- Breakthrough Brainstorming: Fun, Fast Strategies to Unleash Your Brilliance!
Effective brainstorming leads to idea generation and multiple solutions required to thrive in today’s constantly changing business environment. However, there’s more to effective brainstorming than simply throwing out ideas in a group setting. In fact, research supports this traditional method hinders and prevents the best ideas from surfacing. Attendees will overcome this challenge by employing the skills of Improv that forward-thinking companies such as Google, Nike, and Nissan have incorporated into their sessions to spark innovative dialogue, break down barriers, and ignite creative solutions. As a result of attending this program you will:
- Identify specific strategies for brainstorming success
- Unite and excite your team through powerful, proven techniques of improvisational theater.
- Breakthrough barriers such as unconscious bias and mindset to maximize outcomes
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Speaker testimonials
Scott, thank you for bringing back the enthusiasm to our team meetings. Your presentation empowered the spirit of everyone attending and took their motivation to another level. Your inspiring speech, easy to follow techniques and most importantly creativity approach, not only encouraged our complacent team members to step up but those who lacked confidence, now believe they can – thanks to you! I look forward to you joining us for many more team meetings in the future.
Scott spoke to our Sales & Marketing Leadership Alliance and made a huge impression! His style, content and delivery is so different than the typical, canned presentations we see on a regular basis, and his approach was very refreshing. We have received nothing but positive feedback from our members.
Scott, thank you very much for speaking at my client appreciation dinner! Your high energy and enthusiastic approach really got this group engaged and entertained throughout the evening. You undoubtedly motivated the crowd to bring out the creativity that sits within us all. I received lots of complements from our guests as they were departing and they were impressed with your many talents. We truly appreciate you helping to make our event a great success!