Are you looking for a futurist keynote speaker?

Introduction

If you are looking for a futurist speaker, please read on.

I am a futurist keynote speaker and workshop leader. My purpose is to help audiences develop new ways to think about the future so that they have more options, less anxiety and more opportunity to do their best work.

 

Whether it is self-driving cars, polycrisis, ChaptGPT and AI, or the new world of work, everyone is talking about the future. A better framework and mindset is required however, to turn a fearful rant into a valuable and empowering  conversation.

For Both Clients and Audiences

With my experience in the speaking world I am aware that we serve both clients and audiences with our message. I have solutions for you to meet your clients’ goals as well as connect with, entertain and help the audience to learn and develop valuable new ways of thinking about the future.

Futures Focussed Topics

Futurist Keynote Speaker Charlotte Kemp

From introductions to futures thinking and futures literacy, to advanced programs, coaching and models, I have a range of topics available to suite a client’s needs.

Two keynote topics stand out as important at the moment:

 

From FutureShock to PolyCrisis

From the 1970 book by Alvin Toffler on the “shattering stress and disorientation” people suffer with too much change in too short a time, to the 2022 posts by Adam Tooze on a global situation “where the whole is even more dangerous than the sum of the parts”; this keynote acknowledges the legitimate anxiety that many people have about our present, as well as our future, and offers approaches to downregulate that stress, find agency over the future, and move forward with more confidence.

Intelligence Amplified: Exploring Human-AI Interaction

This title was suggested by AI demonstrating that a sophisticated use of artificial intelligence tools can help us be more creative, more efficient, more innovative and more human. There is historic precedent for many modern concerns, but if we don’t think about AI and related developments clearly, then we continue to operate from fear, reducing our intelligence, instead of amplifying it.

My Credentials

  • I am a professional member of the Association of Professional Futurists (APF), a global body designed to raise awareness of strategic foresight and to maintain high standards of futurist work.
  • I am a professional member of the Professional Speakers Association of Southern Africa (PSASA), a body with similar aims to APF.
  • I am President-Elect of the Global Speakers Federation (GSF), a body which exists to improve standards and collaboration between speaker associations around the world. My nomination for this position came from 3 different member associations and my election demonstrate the high degree of trust in me by my speaker colleagues globally.
  • I have a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Education and am pursuing further academic studies in strategic foresight.

 

My Models

Although Futures Thinking / Strategic Foresight, is a relatively new profession, there are many very robust academic and business models for the work we do. I include these models (and the appropriate acknowledgements of intellectual property) when they fit with the topic of the presentation.

 

I also have my own models that I have created to help audiences visualise and get a handle on the topic. Some of them are metaphors or narrative based while others are more traditional models such as Venn diagrams. All of them are useful for creating a framework through which to view and discuss the as-yet-unknown future.

Global Speakers Federation President

My position as Global Speakers Federation President starts July 2023.

Some clients enjoy the cache or prestige of having a prominent speaker on their stage.

Africa

I am involved in a number of initiatives to raise the profile of speakers in Africa, as well as futurists in Africa. These perspectives, and the books that will accompany them, may also be of value for your clients. Please see more on the topics on the Africa page here. 

Global Perspective

Futurist Keynote Speaker Charlotte Kemp Global Speakers Federation

Futures insights are culturally and locally biased which means that we cannot simply regurgitate trending headlines from one part of the world and believe that they will translate to another.

I have intentionally developed a global perspective in my work, seeking leadership positions, association membership, professional networks and clients from across the globe, so that my work will be more valuable to your clients.

Testimonials

From speaking colleagues, event organisers, clients and audience members, I have received over 110 LinkedIn Recommendations.

 

Some of my favourite include:

  • “Charlotte created a methodology revolution in my brain.” Claudia, Client, USA
  • “She has a knack of connecting with audiences no matter what part of the world they’re from.” Derek, Event Host, Kenya
  • “She was brilliant.” Lindsay, Event Host, Australia
  • “Charlotte made ‘preparing for future change’ seem so easy to do.” Kathryn, Client, South Africa
  • “I strongly recommend working with her.” Umar, Audience (and fellow Futurist), Pakistan

Ancilliary products

My main topics can be shared as

  • A keynote
  • A workshop (online or in person)
  • A book (print and ebook)
  • A pre-recorded online course

 

These products are available to be rebranded for client’s use, which is valuable for sponsors brand awareness, conference gifts and follow up content.

 

Coaching is also available for leadership teams or members, to help them wrestle with challenges before having to communicate change to their teams.

Rate Card

My base rate is $10,000 or £8,000 and I travel from Cape Town, South Africa.

 

Contact

I would love to talk with you and see how I can bring value to your clients.  Please send me an email on [email protected] or contact me via WhatsApp on +27(0)82 491 9252.