“You had the entire audience engaged in your presentation. We were pleased with our session, great panelists and a lot of questions from the participants.”
Janet Boston/ Executive Director Indiana Chamber of Commerce
“This interactive program was fantastic, and many attendees commented that they were going to put these techniques to use in the workplace. Chad is an amazing speaker with a fantastic program.”
Tammy Pierce/ CAP/ West Carrollton Schools
“Chad was very professional and received a lot of praise from my peers, and superiors who attended the meeting. Wonderful presentation that resonated with all of us. Thanks so much!”
Alex Bork/ IT Department, Nationwide Insurance
“I highly recommend Chad J. Willett as a speaker for any organization seeking an innovative approach to building confident leaders.”
Veronica N. Farris / Sr. Marketing Manager, Cardinal Health
“We had a great experience with Chad. He was really engaging and delivered an inspiring and useful message. I really think we will see the long term value from his framework.”
John Williamson/ VP, Finance Direct Energy
“Your engaging performance received rave reviews for both the quality of the delivery and value of the information. Your Techniques we can all easily leverage in our roles as business leaders. Bravo!”
K.C./ President, HBA Ohio
KEYNOTES
“Smash The Box”
Time: 30- 120 minutes
Focus: Building Cultures of Innovation
“Smash the Box” challenges leaders to not just think outside the box—but to SMASH it. By generating bold ideas, solving complex problems, and reshaping their work environments, they can build a culture where innovation thrives.
The “Smash the Box” experience centers on two powerful concepts:
1. The Box = Mindset
Participants discover what it means to break free from the Four Walls of the Mental Box—Fear, Perfection, Negativity, and Judgment. This immersive experience reveals how these mental walls limit creativity, collaboration, and progress.
2. Transformation through “Yes, And”
By embracing the principle of “Yes And,” teams begin to shift from limitation to possibility.
*”4 Walls of the Mental Box”- Concept created by Chad J. Willett
OUTCOMES
- “Culture of Innovation”- A more open, experimental, and trusting work environment.
“Rip Off the Rearview Mirror”
Time: 30- 120 minutes
Focus: Managing the Now
"Rip off the Rearview Mirror!" Leaders don't ignore what's behind them; they learn from it. They also don't let tomorrow steal today and know that the only minute they can truly control is the "Now."
MANAGING THE NOW = FOCUS + ENERGY + PRODUCTIVITY
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When we lead in the ‘Now,’ we channel our full energy into what’s in front of us: this conversation, this project, this decision.
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The ‘Now’ is where productivity lives. It’s where energy builds. It’s where real leadership happens.
OUTCOMES
- One of the most powerful ways to manage the ‘Now’ is by defining your personal Through Line. A Through Line is the invisible thread that connects your short-term actions with your long-term goals. When those two are aligned, you gain purpose, direction, and a clear sense of focus.
“The Innovative Leader"
Time: 30- 120 minutes
Focus: Leading with Vision
In The Innovative Leader, Chad J. Willett brings dynamic lessons from the stage and screen directly to your organization—equipping leaders with practical, repeatable strategies that ignite creativity, collaboration, and innovation in the workplace.
Leadership Development Takeaways:
- Adaptability – Learn how to make spontaneous yet thoughtful decisions that spark innovation.
- Teamwork – Harness the power of collaboration, ensuring every individual contributes to the bigger picture.
- Attention to Detail – Recognize how small refinements create extraordinary outcomes.
- Challenging the Status Quo – Ask bold questions and experiment with new approaches that lead to breakthrough results.
OUTCOMES
- This keynote empowers leaders to become true Innovative Leaders—ready to adapt, collaborate, and create winning results on any stage.
“FIRES”
Time: 30- 120 minutes
Focus: Communicating with Impact
“FIRES” is an immersive workshop where attendees learn how to shift their focus from the spoken word (15% of communication) to reading and reacting off of non-verbal cues (85% of communication).
“FIRES” focuses on these non-verbal components:
Body Language– An individual’s body language is either open, closed, or neutral and will have a direct impact on the communication process.
Energy Levels– An individual’s energy is felt in all venues and in all forums and it is measured in intensity, not volume.
OUTCOMES
- Eliminating Workplace FIRES– Drama, negativity, and gossip will be reduced by shifting the focus off of the spoken word and onto non-verbal cues.
"Mindsets"
Time: 60- 120 minutes
Focus: Changing the Mindset & Unlocking the Leader
Only one thing stands between you and becoming an innovative leader- Your mindset!
Become a creative leader by challenging your inner dialogue (Think), improving your physicality (Look), and using the art of
improvisation as a weapon in working America (Act).
OUTCOMES
- Creative Leadership- Gain a creative advantage over your competition by thinking, looking, and acting like a creative leader
- Mentality- Take your career to the next level by attacking problems, idea generating, and providing solutions
“CQ” (Creative Intelligence)
Time: 30- 120 minutes
Focus: Exploring What Others Overlook
When leaders increase their CQ (Creative Intelligence), two outcomes emerge:
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Explore. They begin to think divergently—creating unusual solutions to very specific problems.
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Imagine. They start to ask, “What if…?” and “Suppose that…?” These questions fuel innovation, and they’re unique to leaders with creative intelligence.
CQ is about exploring what others overlook, imagining what others can’t see, and then turning those possibilities into results. That’s the puzzle—and the leaders who solve it are the ones who innvoate with purpose.
OUTCOMES
- Results- The ability to consistently transform fresh ideas into meaningful results.