I work with hundreds of CEOs and their ability to respond to “surprises” is one of today’s most critical factors for business success. Soren gets what it takes to help leaders shift their thinking to create breakthroughs and proactively drive change.

Founder & CEO, Alliance of Chief ExecutivesPaul Witkay

Soren’s presentation was unique, timely and relevant to our business challenges without a re-hash of common platitudes. He especially engaged with our entire leadership team, whether present in the room or attending remotely.

Vice President & Security Product Management, CiscoScott Munn

Soren listened to our objectives and delivered in a BIG way! His presentation was tailored to our company, relevant to our meeting theme, and was absolutely engaging and memorable! From the moment he walked off stage people were quoting his catchy sound bytes throughout the remainder of our event.

Director, US Medical, Bristol-Myers Squibb PharmaceuticalsCharlotte Jones-Burton

Working with Dr. Kaplan has taken our thinking on leadership to the next level, leapfrogging from one stimulating thought to the next. Dr. Kaplan offers what every organization needs to take innovation and performance to the next level, especially with the ever changing business environment and challenges we all face every day.

Executive Vice President & CEO, Academy of Family PhysiciansJohn S. Jordan, CAE

Soren was able to captivate, inspire, and transform a diverse group of physicians, nursing directors and senior leadership with a combination of a keynote and an applied workshop. The practical understanding of strategic innovation delivered in Soren’s relaxed style was the perfect beginning to our journey in developing a culture of innovation. His use of video, slides, and workshop techniques really made his messages stay with all who attended.

Chief Medical Officer, Sacred Heart Health SystemDr. Stephanie Duggan

Soren’s keynote presentation to a group of up-and-coming high potential leaders and their senior leader mentors revealed how leaders at any stage in their careers can leapfrog over their assumptions to promote innovation in their organizations. His focus on practical application worked well with our globally diverse audience, while also providing a new way to look at creating breakthrough ideas.

Head of Organizational Development, Hoffmann-La RocheRenee Dineen

As a professional conference organizer, we initially asked Soren to deliver a top level, executive education workshop to kickoff an event with over 300 C-Suite executives from the healthcare industry. The feedback was so outstanding we invited him back to lead a similar discussion at another event. Soren’s unique ability to tailor his message, facilitate collaboration, and push the thinking of senior executives, puts him in the top tier of speakers we work with.

Managing Director, Lincoln Healthcare GroupMeredith Anastasio

Soren’s engaging keynote jump started our event and got the entire audience thinking about how we can transform the healthcare landscape. He tailored his message to our company, worked collaboratively, and delivered both strategic insights and practical ideas that we can use moving forward.

Senior Vice-President and Chief Medical Officer, Philips HealthcareEric Silfen, MD

Soren Kaplan has a unique ability to cut through the clutter and make complex issues and concepts easy to understand. His knowledge of how companies use innovation to gain competitive advantage is both eye-opening and practical.

Managing Director & Head of Marketing, Bank of Montreal Capital MarketsRick Kuwayti

Thank you for your brilliant remarks during the winter faculty conferences in Savannah and Atlanta. The assembled faculty and staff will embark upon the academic quarter buoyed by your inspired and witty words on the nature of innovations, which are sure to favor those who embrace surprise and eschew predictability.

President, Savannah College of Art & DesignPaula Wallace