Attention. Anticipation. Action.

    Beyond Resilient. Be Future Ready®

    Go beyond reacting and surviving. Learn to stay ahead of rapid change, avoid the worst of its challenges, and act early on the opportunities it creates.

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    The Framework

    The Future Ready Framework™

    A structured approach to leading organizations when the rules are being rewritten.

    01

    Attention

    Seeing the signals others miss before they become obvious. Developing the organizational awareness to detect meaningful shifts amid the noise of daily operations.

    02

    Anticipation

    Developing a considered view of what is likely coming and why. Moving beyond reacting to events toward structuring plausible future scenarios that inform current strategy.

    03

    Action

    Moving from insight to decision with clarity and confidence. Executing strategic shifts with conviction even when complete information is unavailable.

    The Keynotes

    2026 Keynotes

    All sessions are available in person or virtually, anywhere in the world. Ways to work with Simon

    SIGNATURE KEYNOTE

    Beyond Resilient

    How to Be Future Ready® in an Age of Constant Change

    The mindset and the Framework to stay ahead of constant change.

    AI & EMERGING TECH KEYNOTE

    The Future Is Here. Now What?

    What deserves your attention, what it means for you, and what to do about it.

    AI gets the headlines, but it's not the whole story. You'll be equipped to lead through all of it.

    INDUSTRY KEYNOTE

    Leading into the Future of [Your Industry]

    Turning Rapid Change into Real Opportunities

    Rapid change strains every industry. You'll see what it makes possible in yours.

    When organizations call Simon

    Simon speaks to executives and leadership teams across industries, including finance, healthcare, energy, manufacturing, engineering, and construction.

    These are the situations leadership teams describe when they reach out. If any of them sound familiar, it may be time to talk.

    AI is on every agenda but nobody has a clear plan for what it actually means for your people and your operations.

    Your managers are overwhelmed, your teams are burned out, and the pace of change isn't slowing down.

    Your leadership team is caught between optimizing what works and betting on what's next, and they're doing neither well.

    Your executives built their success on experience and instincts that may not all translate to what's coming next, and telling the difference is harder than it sounds.

    You need a speaker who won't just inspire the room but will move them from insights to action.

    What Clients Are Saying

    What clients are saying

    UC Berkeley · Haas

    "Thank you so much for presenting as a keynote speaker at the Executive MBA Council meeting in Seattle. Your session garnered rave reviews. Everyone to whom I spoke commented on the depth of your analysis and the thought you put in to relate to our industry's drivers. I walked away with a great deal to think about personally, and I've shared your insights with my team, along with the challenge for us to be more future-focused and future resilient."

    Jamie Breen

    Assistant Dean, MBA Programs for Working Professionals, Haas School of Business, UC Berkeley

    Rusk O'Brien Gido + Partners

    "Simon delivered an informative and engaging keynote session on 'Change is Coming: Understanding Relevant Emerging Technologies and Trends' at our 2017 Growth Conference in Naples, Florida for our architecture and engineering attendees. He discussed major themes that will impact our society and did a great job of relating specific technological advancements in the building, design and construction space, which was well received. Highly recommend for other conferences and events."

    Steve Gido

    Principal, Rusk O'Brien Gido + Partners

    Fidelity Bank

    "Simon's presentation was insightful and eye-opening. He gave our Board of Directors and our Management Team a lot to think about throughout our strategic planning process. I highly recommend him."

    Edward F. Manzi, Jr.

    Chairman & CEO, Fidelity Bank

    ISM

    "I have heard a ton of positive feedback on the speakers and EVERYBODY was talking about 'the futurist!'"

    Dan Feder

    ISM Board Member

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