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“Duncan’s workshop sparked our creative minds and gave us tools that will pay dividends for years to come. My team was thoroughly captivated, fully engaged, energized and inspired. Look no further than Duncan for one of the best investments you will ever make in your business.”

“Duncan’s workshop sparked our creative minds and gave us tools that will pay dividends for years to come.”

Lisa Cotter, Vice President of Marketing, Orlando Magic

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In The Press

Breakfast Television Vancouver

13 MARCH, 2019

Duncan speaks to Riaz Meghji from Breakfast Television at the BC Tech Summit at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
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Kaleidoscope 2018

10 DECEMBER, 2018

Chief Strategy Officer at Accentre Gene Reznik sits down with Duncan to discuss AI, the shift to consumer-centric culture, and expectations of Generation Z at Kaleidoscope 2018 in London.

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The National Business Review

29 OCTOBER, 2018

Duncan speaks to Fiona Rotheram from The National Business Review about the risk to legacy brands, the difference between entrepreneur and corporate thinking, and his Innovation Toolbox.

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Growth Forum Portugal

10 May, 2019

O Ex-Vice Presidente para a Inovação e Criatividade da Disney, Duncan Wardle, esteve em Portugal no Growth Forum ‘2019. O keynote speaker abordou a Criatividade e Inovação como factores diferenciadores para conquistar o mundo!

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IBTM EVENTS

28 NOVEMBER, 2018

Encourage playfulness! That’s the top tip to think differently and succeed in innovation according to #IBTMWorld Keynote @DuncanJWardle Former Vice President of Innovation & Creativity @Disney #Innovation #Creativity #Inspiration #EventProfs

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BBVA – Aprendemos Juntos

7 DECEMBER, 2018

Duncan speaks on the importance of connecting again with the child we were and recovering creativity in all areas of our life.

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Poke The Bear Podcast

7 APRIL 2019

Episode 1 of “Time to Poke the Bear” video podcast where we discuss “is there such a thing as best practice in innovation”

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How to create a culture of innovation and creativity podcast

How To Create A Culture Of Innovation & Creativity with Creative Insights

With Mike Rynart

Do you ever wonder why your best ideas come to you in the shower, on a run or just before waking up? On this episode of Creative Insights, we talk about how you can be more creative and generate innovative ideas faster with a genius on creativity: Duncan Wardle.

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Featured Articles

My three decades at Disney taught me not to fear automation

By DUNCAN WARDLE FOR FAST COMPANY

Why You Can't Choose Between Creativity And Data

By SERENITY GIBBONS FOR FORBES

Highlights from Social Media Marketing World 2018

By JOSH FLYNN, WORD OF MOUTH MARKETING

Duncan Wardle: When you're up high is when you really have to innovate

By JOSÉ PABLO COYOY

ShareWorthy Ep 6: Duncan Wardle Interview

SHAREWORTHY PODCAST By IZEA

Creativity is your best resource in digital marketing

BY BCBUSINESS

Untapped Talent (Looking In, Reaching Out)

BY PEOPLE TALK

O ex-líder da inovação na Disney pergunta: “Há quanto tempo não sente ‘borboletas na barriga’ no trabalho?”

BY OBSERVADOR

Um passeio com Duncan Wardle: “Quando era chefe de inovação, usava ideias de toda a gente”

BY VIDAEXTRA

Duncan Wardle: “Quando era chefe de inovação, usava ideias de toda a gente”

BY ECONMIA

Duncan Wardle: When Getting Outside Your Comfort Zone Means Saying Goodbye to the Corporation

BY 99U

To achieve the brand result ditch ‘no because’ and embrace ‘yes and’

BY SMART COMPANY

Your Expertise Is Killing Your Creativity

BY MEDIUM

Leader Magazine

“Massive companies, ones we’ve grown up with and always thought couldn’t possibly fold, will be out of business in the next 10 years.” So predicts former Disney stalwart Duncan Wardle, who is on a mission to prevent this from happening to as many companies as possible.”

– Chris Thurmott, AIM WA

It’s Time to Think Different

– Duncan Wardle

“Children will bring innovation to school, if teachers allow it”

– Duncan Wardle

DUNCAN WARDLE: “LOS NIÑOS TRAERÁN LA INNOVACIÓN A LA ESCUELA, SI LOS PROFESORES SE LO PERMITEN

BY Telos

If your company is looking for ways to continuously improve, engage your employees to think differently and have fun along the way, you’ll find inspiration in Duncan’s Innovation Emporium., Not only have our teams returned from Duncan’s workshops with a newfound excitement and a belief that they have what it takes to be innovative, they’ve also generated tangible ideas that are moving into the implementation phase.

-Laurie Giammona, Senior Vice President and Chief Customer Officer - Pacific Gas and Electric Company

Duncan has a unique way of connecting with an audience and challenging them to approach creativity in a radically different approach. Considering that many of the people in the audience are creative people by nature and job description, that is fairly remarkable. Duncan’s insights and sense of humor keep the audience engaged from start to finish.

-Paul Noland, President & CEO International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions

Duncan’s workshop sparked our creative minds and gave us tools that will pay dividends for years to come. My team was thoroughly captivated, fully engaged, energized and inspired. Look no further than Duncan for one of the best investments you will ever make in your business.

-Lisa Cotter, Vice President of Marketing, Orlando Magic

We've had the pleasure of having Duncan speak at three different events in 2017. Each time, he was the audience favorite, hands down. His presentations are work sessions designed to be fun, interactive, and fast-paced. Duncan is true wealth of creative knowledge and inspiration, and he helped our members stretch their out-of-the-box thinking.

-Mike McMahon, President & Executive Director, Path to Purchase Institute

Duncan’s power comes from his engaging exercises, energetic delivery and the memorability of his tools. When a 100 year old brand starts replacing stagnant approaches with expansive language like “how might we?” or “Yes, And,” - you know the culture is beginning to shift.

-Lori Geoffrey, Director of Digital Experience Pacific Gas and Electric

In one word I would explain Duncan’s creativity training as transformative. One day with Duncan created more than a year of conversation and fresh approaches to brainstorming throughout our agency.

-Tom Coyne, CEO of Coyne PR

Duncan was an inspiring part of TEDx. His knowledge and experience are matched by his enthusiasm for delighting the audience with his wit and charm. I look forward to working with Duncan again- learning & exploring, in-depth, through his design workshops!

-Cassaundra Melgar-C’de Baca, Executive Producer, TEDxLadyBirdLake

Duncan has amazed all of us and our audience during his visit to Colombia. Addressing to an audience of over 1,000 people he was able to land innovation and creativity in very simple and practical steps, and in a very fun way also! It is obvious that his over 20 years of experience with outstanding results in his back has given us also proven results of his proposed methodology. As a speaker, he comes across very simple, clear but with an incredible passion that is so contagious, you don’t realize how time goes by in his presentation!

-MARCELO CATALDO, CEO, Tigo Une

In true Disney fashion, Duncan’s teaching methods are educational and entertaining. He has successfully introduced new ways of thinking into our company, paving the way to invigorating and enhancing our culture of continued innovation and creativity.”

-George Scammell, Director of Interior Design, Princess Cruises

While Duncan spoke to a large and packed room, people were inspired and hung on his every word. Many claimed it was one of the best presentations they'd ever experienced. If you're looking for an amazing speaker who can motivate others to innovate, then look no further than Duncan Wardle."

-Michael Stelzner, Founder Social Media Examiner and Social Media Marketing World

Duncan Wardle's interactive presentation breathed a new life of excitement into our Driven Brands Marketing teams. Immediately following his innovation seminar, we all created desktop screensavers with little tidbits or quotes from his lessons ensuring we would be reminded every day to "find the yes" or "get out of our river of thought"... and to "share early and often". We started having breakfast meetings where we idea shared. Ultimately Duncan's teachings continue to remind us that innovation is such a vital part of jobs and we can also have a lot of fun doing it.

-Hannah Ross, Sr. Marketing Manager, Carstar