Peter Himmelman: Leadership Speaker

  • Grammy and Emmy-nominated musician and songwriter with over four decades of experience.
  • Best-selling author of Let Me Out! and founder of creativity consultancy, Big Muse.
  • Expertise in fostering innovation, experimentation, and teamwork within corporate settings.
  • Interactive workshops and keynotes that blend music, storytelling, and experiential learning.
  • Tailored approach to leadership development and team dynamics, leaving a lasting impact on participants.

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  • Travels from: Denver, Colorado
  • **Fee range: On Request

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MARV: Majorly Afraid of Revealing Vulnerability®.

If you’re human, you’re already well acquainted with MARV. He’s the voice of fear in all of us. We know from experience that Marv works too hard. He’s terrified of failure, shame and vulnerability. As our internal-critic, Marv’s job is to protect us from those “awful things”. (And he takes his job seriously!)

When Marv offers us his negative judgment, he’s only trying to help. But in doing so he stymies our growth and creativity. Taming him will lead your organization to greater competitiveness, adaptability to rapid change, and to greater productivity overall.

It’s axiomatic; if you can’t self-reflect, you can’t know yourself. If you can’t know yourself you can’t lead your own growth. If you can’t lead your own growth you can’t lead others. Learn to take control of your career and your life, so both you and your teams can perform better and lead more fulfilling lives.

You may have read the studies, they’re everywhere; the ones that say that employee disengagement is at an all-time high —around 70% internationally. That means that 70% percent of your people are just phoning it in. Those same studies point out a figure that’s even more disturbing; 20% of that 70% are actually working against the goals of your company, they are conspiring against precisely what you are working towards.

Peter Himmelman – Leadership feels strongly that disengagement at that level comes about when people sense the company they are working for does not have strong values. They become dissatisfied when they think the only mission statement is to shore up the bottom line. While keeping numbers up should be a priority, if that’s all your company stands for in the minds of your employees, it’s going to be nigh on impossible to keep them around for long. As human beings, we are motivated far more by a sense of purpose than we are by simply filling our personal coffers.

Experimentation is a necessary part of your path to success. Learn to treat it as a positive experience so that it becomes a catalyst, rather than an inhibitor to personal and professional growth.

Without the ability to try new things, employees become bored, and their boredom invariably leads to frustration. That frustration leads them to either, look for another job, or stick around to become a member of the aforementioned, 70% disengagement club, (or worse, the 20% company saboteur club)!

Peter Himmelman is an Emmy and Grammy-nominated musician and songwriter whose distinguished career spans four decades. As the author of the best-selling book, Let Me Out!, and founder of the creativity consultancy, Big Muse, Himmelman brings a unique blend of artistic insight and business acumen to the corporate world. With a passion for helping individuals […]

Peter Himmelman is an Emmy and Grammy-nominated musician and songwriter whose distinguished career spans four decades. As the author of the best-selling book, Let Me Out!, and founder of the creativity consultancy, Big Muse, Himmelman brings a unique blend of artistic insight and business acumen to the corporate world. With a passion for helping individuals and teams unlock their creative potential, he seamlessly integrates his experience as a working artist into transformative workshops and keynotes that inspire innovation, experimentation, and collaboration.

With a career rooted in music and creativity, Peter Himmelman possesses a wealth of experience that resonates across industries. As a musician, he has released over twenty albums, earning critical acclaim and Grammy nominations for his distinctive blend of rock, folk, and blues. This depth of musical expertise allows him to draw parallels between the creative process in music and the challenges faced by businesses in today’s fast-paced world.

In addition to his musical achievements, Himmelman is a prolific author and entrepreneur. His best-selling book, Let Me Out!, delves into the psychology of creativity and provides practical strategies for unlocking one’s full potential. As the founder of Big Muse, a creativity consultancy firm, he has worked with Fortune 500 companies, leading workshops and coaching sessions that foster innovation and collaboration at all levels of an organization.

Himmelman’s expertise extends beyond the realm of creativity to encompass leadership development and team dynamics. Through engaging and interactive sessions, he helps individuals and teams tap into their innate creativity, fostering a culture of trust, self-confidence, and connection. His ability to blend storytelling, music, and experiential learning creates a dynamic and memorable experience that resonates long after the event has ended.

In conclusion, Peter Himmelman is a multi-talented artist, author, and entrepreneur whose passion for creativity and innovation shines through in everything he does. With a career spanning music, literature, and corporate consulting, he brings a wealth of experience and insight to his work, inspiring audiences to unleash their creative potential and embrace new ways of thinking. Whether through his engaging workshops, insightful keynotes, or best-selling books, Himmelman leaves a lasting impact on individuals and organizations alike, empowering them to reach new heights of success. Book Peter Himmelman for your next event and embark on a journey of discovery and transformation.

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