Want an incredible opening keynote that makes participants more engaged in each and every session? Then teach them how to harness their curiosity!
Based on her book, The Curiosity Muscle, Diana’s high-energy keynote shows us how we can level up the simple questions we ask ourselves on a daily basis to get significantly better results and drive innovation. That includes the questions attendees are reflecting on throughout your event!
Diana will help participants understand that the longer they’ve been doing something, the more likely it is that their expertise has also created some blind spots.
Blind spots that could be huge opportunities for growth. She’ll demonstrate how we struggle with additive bias, or looking to add more things to our plate to solve a problem, when taking something away would be the much more optimal solution. And she’ll help attendees understand how our natural desire to be right gets in the way of our learning and improvement.
Through hilarious case studies and interactive exercises, Diana will leave your audience excited to learn and open to changing how they see the world.
Key Takeaways:
Did you know that once you finish a presentation, your audience will forget 50% of it within an hour and 90% of it within a week? How are they supposed to take action on your idea when they can’t remember anything you said?
This sad statistic doesn’t have to be your fate. Diana’s Go Big or Go Home keynote will show you how to significantly increase the amount of your presentation that an audience will retain and create that “gut feeling” that compels them to take action as soon as you’re done. Based on Diana’s newest book, this talk will offer five concrete tools you can use to emotionally connect with prospects, customers, and employees, and help them remember and act on what you said!
And Diana won’t just educate you about these principles. What fun would that be? She’ll take you on an interactive roller coaster, carefully weaving in each practice into the talk itself! (Note: Due to the audience participation level of this presentation, it is exclusively available through an in-person format).
Key Takeaways:
Diana is a curiosity and innovation nerd. She’s created a number of innovation tools and best practices, launched over 12 companies herself, and spent considerable time as an entrepreneur-in-residence inside several large organizations.
And she’s worked on innovation in almost every industry imaginable. Yes, even nuclear reactors! Diana’s experience and her fascination with the topic allow her to create a custom keynote based on an organization’s needs.
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Diana Kander is a New York Times bestselling author, innovation consultant, and globally sought-after keynote speaker known for transforming how organizations think about creativity, customer experience, and competitive advantage. With a background spanning law, entrepreneurship, and organizational strategy, Diana brings a unique, multidimensional lens to the future of innovation. She is widely recognized for challenging teams to question long-held beliefs, embrace experimentation, and cultivate a mindset of curiosity that fuels meaningful and sustainable growth.
Her dynamic keynote style blends humor, storytelling, and practical frameworks that help leaders uncover blind spots, test new ideas, and cultivate cultures where innovation thrives. Diana’s work is rooted in real-world experience; she has built and sold startups, advised executives across industry sectors, and authored highly regarded books that guide professionals in crafting engaging presentations, developing customer-centric strategies, and sparking innovative thinking.
Through compelling examples and hands-on insights, Diana demonstrates how curiosity drives better decisions, faster learning, and more competitive organizations.
Diana Kander stands at the forefront of innovation, challenging conventional wisdom and sparking curiosity in the hearts of business leaders worldwide. As a New York Times best-selling author, innovation consultant, and captivating keynote speaker, Diana doesn’t just ask big questions; she ignites the imagination of her audiences, encouraging them to rethink the very essence of innovation. With a dynamic approach that blends expertise, humor, and actionable insights, Diana empowers organizations to embrace change and thrive in an ever-evolving business landscape.
Diana Kander’s journey is marked by a relentless pursuit of innovation and an unwavering commitment to helping businesses flourish. Drawing from her rich tapestry of experiences, Diana delivers keynote speeches that resonate deeply with audiences across industries. Armed with a background in law and entrepreneurship, Diana brings a unique perspective to the table, offering fresh insights on fostering a culture of innovation within organizations.
Diana’s speaking influence extends far and wide, as she captivates audiences at events ranging from intimate workshops to large-scale conferences. Her ability to connect with diverse audiences and leave a lasting impact has made her a sought-after speaker in the world of business and innovation.
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