Bill Stainton

Unleashing Innovation in an Uncertain World

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@BillStainton

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29-time Emmy® Award winner

Certified Speaking Professional (CSP)

Hall of Fame speaker

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Bill electrifies audiences with his dynamic presentations that transform how people view creativity and innovation. He connects deeply through interactive, tailored talks that blend humor with industry-specific insights, making attendees feel comfortable enough to share openly. His signature "yellow dot concept" and message that "anyone can innovate" inspire participants to break free from conventional thinking, with many reporting they "never look at themselves or other people the same again." Clients book Bill for his remarkable ability to "stir up innovation" while delivering practical, actionable strategies that participants can implement immediately. His engaging approach leaves audiences feeling rejuvenated and enlightened, equipped with simple yet powerful tools to solve problems differently. Through his fun, well-paced sessions, Bill doesn't just change how people approach business challenges—he transforms their entire perspective on human potential and creative thinking.

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Participants felt rejuvenated and ready to apply new perspectives to their work and life.
Attendees gained actionable steps to foster innovation and creativity.
Listeners felt motivated to connect with diverse individuals and explore unconventional ideas.
Audience members felt empowered to recognize and embrace their own creative potential.

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Bill's Bio

Bill Stainton is an expert on innovation, creativity, and breakthrough thinking; a 29-time Emmy Award winner; and a Hall of Fame keynote speaker who takes the mystery out of innovation for leaders and their teams worldwide. For 15 years, Bill produced the longest-running, highest-rated, and most award-winning regional comedy TV show in the United States. In 2019, he was inducted into the CPAE Speaker Hall of Fame®, a lifetime award that honors professional speakers who have reached the top echelon of speaking excellence. Bill is the author of "Innovation Unleashed: How to Find the Ideas That Matter and Transform Your Business;" and has been cited in "Forbes" and "The Wall Street Journal." He has also written for HBO, Comedy Central, and "The Tonight Show." Bill's clients include Microsoft, Harley-Davidson, Amazon, Whirlpool, Nike, and Costco, among hundreds of others. On a personal note, he is also a pilot and musician, although rarely at the same time.

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Bill Offers the Following Talks

Connect the Dots: Breakthrough Thinking in a Competitive World

Debunk—for good—the myth that some people (and some industries) just aren't creative.
Discover that your next breakthrough idea could be sitting right next to you—literally.
Experience what the creative process really feels like, so that you can reproduce it on demand.
Find out what it means to be a GameChanger in your industry—and how to get there.
Learn why innovation is all about connection—including connection with your fellow attendees.