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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 & 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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The Theory of Creativity

22 OCTOBER, 2019

Duncan Wardle, former head of innovation and creativity at Disney, believes that we are all born with imagination and curiosity, but throughout life these skills become diluted. His mission is to reconnect people to these core skill sets and teach us how to use these skills to innovate in our businesses.

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V.O. You are creative, whether you know it or not. Duncan Wardle, exdirector of creativity at Disney

7 DECEMBER, 2018

Duncan Wardle worked for thirty years for one of the most creative companies in the world: Disney. In this video, he explains that all people are born being creative. But at some point, someone told us we were not. And we believed them. Wardle insists on the importance of connecting again with the child we were and recovering creativity in all areas of our life.

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Featured Articles

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Why You Can't Choose Between Creativity And Data

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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

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ShareWorthy Ep 6: Duncan Wardle Interview

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Creativity is your best resource in digital marketing

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Untapped Talent (Looking In, Reaching Out)

BY PEOPLE TALK

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

BY OBSERVADOR

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

BY VIDAEXTRA

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

BY ECONMIA

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

BY 99U

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

BY SMART COMPANY

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Your Expertise Is Killing Your Creativity

BY MEDIUM

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In Focus: Communicators’ Power to Drive Business Purpose

BY PR DAILY 

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How Playing Leads to Better Work: Lessons From a Crash Course On Creativity And Innovation

BY CORPORATE EVENTS 

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My Three Top Takeaways from B. PHL Innovation Fest

BY ANAT MOOREVILLE, PHD 

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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

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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

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 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’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

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

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 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

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 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

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

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 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

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 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 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

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

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

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 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

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

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  • While there are many lessons you can learn in India the one that is the most profound and that the rest of the world can learn from is this, living in harmony is possible. __ India has 1.4 billion people and walking through neighborhoods filled with Hindus and Sikhs, Christians and Muslim one thing was evident, we can all celebrate each other and ourselves at the same time. The ability to live harmonically is something that the rest of the world can learn from. Diversity is India's superpower. Mahatma Gandhi said it best, "No culture can live, if it attempts to be exclusive" ___ As I prepare to leave India and say farewell to the people of India of whom I utterly adore. From my gracious hosts, to the many new friends I made along my travels, here are some of the faces I will miss as my journey continues on. ___ With Love to India. Thank You. ___ #india #harmony #culture
  • What if you could turn a 2-lane road into a 4-lane road? ___ Would that be breaking the rules? Or being innovative and finding new ways to get things done? ___ Travelling in Kolkata is an experience all to itself, where the commuters have transformed the 2 lane roads into four lanes. What appears at first glance to be chaos, upon further investigation unveils that it is truly a refined dance, like a well-oiled machine working collaboratively to get everyone moving in sync and supporting each other in getting where they need to go. ___ From Tuk-tuks to taxis, goats to elephants, big trucks to tiny scooters, it’s amazing to watch it all unfold before your eyes. ___ When was the last time you looked at an “old” problem with fresh eyes? ___ Who knows what innovation you may unveil. ___ #CreativityIsEverywhere #Kolkata #Innovate #Create #BreakTheRules #ThinkDifferent #DesignThinking #Creativity #Innovation
  • Creativity is flowing out of the local markets and everywhere you turn you see a new level of ingenuity that only can be found in India. 🧡 ___ I love strolling through markets, this week visiting the fish 🐠 and flower 🌼 markets in Kolkata. I admire the local vendors and hearing the stories behind their artistry and work. The level of humility, kindness, and worth ethic is commendable. (Reason number 1001 why I love 🇮) ___ Whether you’re lucky enough to spend time in one of India’s markets or opt to visit a market closer to home, I recommend you allow time in your schedule to slowly stroll through the aisles, interact with the vendors, and soak in their imagination and cleverness as told through their creations. As Albert Einstein said, “Creativity is contagious, pass it on.” ___ #Kolkata #India #Markets #FishMarket #FlowerMarket #CreativityIsEverywhere #Creativity
  • The sign simply read, “Mother Teresa is in”. ___ And with that I was welcomed into The Mother House Of the Missionaries Of Charity in Kolkata, to visit Mother Teresa's tomb, preserved room & a small exhibit on display at this quiet convent. ___ Mother Teresa founded the Missionaries of Charity, a Roman Catholic religious congregation that had over 4500 nuns. She led a congregation that managed homes for people dying of HIV/ Aids, leprosy, and tuberculosis, soup kitchens, dispensaries, mobile clinics, children’s and family counselling programs, as well as orphanage and schools. ____ She is laid to rest in this convent, that is very much active and every day nuns continue to execute her vision of hope and peace. The humility, humility, dedication, and desire to serve others is evident in their work. It’s inspiring beyond words. ____ “Peace begins with a smile,” Mother Teresa ___ #MotherTeresa #kolkata #Honour #Humility #Purpose
  • Delighted to give back during my visit to Kolkata. “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” Gandhi ____ Thank you to the students of @adamasuniversity for joining me for a workshop. Your passion and energy were contagious, and it made for a wonderful afternoon. ___ #Grateful #Passion #Purpose
  • In this journey, I have met so many incredible people, and my last couple of days in India have been truly amazing. The kindness, the warm welcome, the sense of community, and the inspiration. I have always said I have a love affair with India, and it’s the people who make it such a wonderful place. ___ Thank you #InfoComConnect for inviting me to #InfoCom2019 and tackling hard topics such as VUCA, entrepreneurship, and letting me share my belief that India will be the word’s biggest superpower by 2050. ___ Thank you for hosting me #ShanthaMaheswari and to @Rakeilperuma for inviting me to your incredible event. It was an honour to speak in a country I love surrounded by people I adore. ___ #Infocom2019 #ABP #Innovation #VUCA #Kolkata #InnovationSpeaker #CreativitySpeaker #India #