“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

The future belongs to leaders willing to challenge old thinking, cast a bold vision, build future-focused strategies, and turn ideas into action.

Innovation keynote speaker Chad J. Willett brings his experience from the stages of Hollywood, business, and entrepreneurship to organizations ready to build their next generation of innovative leaders.

Through the Building Innovative Leaders keynote series, Chad challenges leaders to embrace four powerful pillars:

VISION → BREAKING THE SCRIPT → STRATEGY → EXECUTION

Time: 30 to 90 minutes

BUILDING INNOVATIVE LEADERS: Breaking the Script — Building a Culture of Innovation.

Smash The Box challenges leaders to stop thinking outside the box and start SMASHING IT!

It starts with mindset. Leaders discover how the way they think can either drive innovation forward—or hold it back.

BREAK THE 4 WALLS OF THE MENTAL BOX

Fear. Perfection. Negativity. Judgment.

These four walls can stop creativity, collaboration, bold ideas, and progress. Leaders learn to recognize what is holding them back, challenge old thinking, and shift their mindset from limitations to possibilities.

THE 4 “SMASH THE BOX” TECHNIQUES

Through four interactive techniques, leaders learn how to challenge old thinking, look at problems differently, collaborate with their team, and start turning bold ideas into action.

The goal is to create a workplace where leaders are willing to speak up, take chances, share big ideas, and move those ideas forward.

THE SMASH THE BOX BREAKTHROUGH

Break the 4 Walls. Unleash bold ideas. Build a culture of innovation.

Time: 30 to 90 minutes

BUILDING INNOVATIVE LEADERS: Transforming Vision Into Winning Results on Any Stage.

The Innovative Leader challenges leaders to stop waiting for the future and start CREATING IT!

It starts with vision. Leaders learn how to see what is possible, think bigger, and create a vision that moves themselves, their teams, and their organization forward.

CAST A BOLD VISION

Innovative leaders don't just manage what is happening today—they look ahead and create what is next.

Leaders learn how to adapt, challenge the status quo, ask bigger questions, experiment with new ideas, and turn their vision into winning results.

HUMAN IMAGINATION + ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Innovation happens when we combine what makes us human with the power of AI.

Leaders learn how to use human imagination + artificial intelligence to generate bold ideas, solve problems differently, and discover new possibilities for their organization.

THE INNOVATIVE LEADER BREAKTHROUGH

Innovative Leaders Combine Human Imagination + Artificial Intelligence to Create the Future.

Time: 30 to 90 minutes

BUILDING INNOVATIVE LEADERS: Breaking Free From the Past to Build a Future-Focused Strategy.

Rip Off the Rearview Mirror challenges leaders to stop leading through the past and start CREATING THE FUTURE!

It starts with strategy. Leaders discover how relying on old strategies, past successes, and outdated thinking can keep them from seeing where they need to go next.

STOP LEADING THROUGH THE REARVIEW MIRROR

The past can provide lessons—but it shouldn't determine the future.

Leaders learn how to stay present, focus their energy forward, and connect creativity with strategy. They become open to experimentation as part of the strategic thinking process—testing new ideas, learning what works, and adjusting as they move forward.

DISCOVER YOUR THROUGH LINE

Every innovative leader needs a Through Line—the invisible thread that connects where you are, where you're going, and how you're going to get there.

THE RIP OFF THE REARVIEW MIRROR BREAKTHROUGH

Stop looking back. Discover your Through Line. Build a strategy that creates the future.

Time: 30 to 90 minutes

BUILDING INNOVATIVE LEADERS: Turn Rejection Into Fuel. Take Bold Risks. Reinvent Relentlessly.

The Most Competitive Stage in the World challenges leaders to stop playing it safe and start CREATING WHAT'S NEXT!

It starts with rejection. Leaders discover how every “no,” setback, and closed door can become fuel for the next opportunity.

TURN REJECTION INTO FUEL

In Hollywood, rejection is part of the business. The same is true for innovative leaders.

Leaders learn how to use rejection as information, take bold and calculated risks, move beyond their comfort zones, and keep moving forward when things don't go as planned.

STAND OUT OR BE FORGOTTEN

In Hollywood and Corporate America, playing it safe doesn't make you stand out.

Leaders learn how to differentiate themselves, experiment with new ideas, adapt quickly, and continuously reinvent themselves in a competitive and changing world.

THE MOST COMPETITIVE STAGE IN THE WORLD BREAKTHROUGH

Innovative Leaders Take Bold Risks. Create Relentlessly. Reinvent What's Next.

Time: 30 to 90 minutes

BUILDING INNOVATIVE LEADERS: Master the 93% of Communication Nobody Talks About.

The Lost Art challenges leaders to recognize that communication goes far beyond the words they speak.

It starts with how you show up. Leaders discover how body language, facial expressions, gestures, tone, energy, and presence can shape connection, trust, and influence.

FOCUS ON THE 93%

Great communicators understand that the message goes far beyond the words.

Leaders learn to become more aware of the non-verbal signals they send and receive, strengthening their ability to communicate, connect, and lead with greater executive presence.

THE LOST ART TECHNIQUES

Through Yes, And, Suspend the Judgment, and Escape Manufactured Realities, leaders learn to become more present, listen differently, connect with others, and strengthen the way they communicate.

The goal is to develop leaders who understand that how they show up can be just as powerful as what they say.

THE LOST ART BREAKTHROUGH

Master the 93%. Elevate your presence. Transform the way you lead.

Every Building Innovative Leaders keynote address is customized specifically for your organization and the leaders in the audience.

Before the keynote address, your team will complete a Pre-Program Survey where you share your organization's vision, challenges, and desired outcomes. This is followed by a 60-minute Microsoft Teams conference call with Chad where he will customize his stories, content, and message to connect directly with your leaders.

The goal is to make the keynote address specific, relevant, and meaningful to the leaders in the room.

EVERY QUOTE INCLUDES:

All travel expenses are included in Chad's speaking fee. Your quote can also include hard and/or electronic copies of Smash The Box or Rip Off the Rearview Mirror for your leaders.

“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.”

“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.”

“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!”

“I highly recommend Chad J. Willett as a speaker for any organization seeking an innovative approach to building confident leaders.”

“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.”

“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!”

The "Building Innovative Leaders" Keynote Addresses

“Smash The Box”

“The Innovative Leader"

“Rip Off the Rearview Mirror”

"The Most Competitive Stage in the World"

"The Lost Art"

Built For Your Leaders