Keynote Speeches and Programs

An award-winning speaker and author, Sarah inspires audiences worldwide with her unique combination of substantive content and interactive delivery style. Audiences consistently rate Sarah's programs at the highest levels for engagement and practical value. Customized programs are available in formats ranging from 30 minutes to 3 days.
Sarah’s presentations combine business insights from her experiences as a Global 500 executive with research she's conducted on how Edison made innovation a driving force in his workplace. She also draws upon trends and global headlines to give every program deep context and relevance.
Sarah's passion and depth of knowledge about innovation and collaboration make her an ideal choice for audiences with a diverse mix of technical and non-technical backgrounds. Your audience will be inspired to innovate!
Some of Sarah’s most popular programs include:
Click here for Sarah’s Speaker’s PacketTurning On Your Light Bulb: How Edison’s Five Competencies of Innovation Build Competitive Advantage
Innovate Like Edison: From Imagination to Innovation in the Digital Era
Midnight Lunch with Thomas Edison: Unleashing the Innovation Power of Collaboration
Innovation and the Technical Mind
Reskilling Your Workforce for Innovation Success
A Day In Edison’s Laboratory: Exploring the Five Competencies of Innovation
Click here for Sarah’s Speaker One-Sheet
Edison’s Notebook:
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Check out reviews of Midnight Lunch from these respected bloggers:
Kaihan Krippendorff of Fast Company
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Jack Covert of 800CEOread
Julie Anixter, co-founder of the Innovation Excellence comm'y
The Brightidea innovation community
Forbes blogger John Nosta
Culture scout Patricia Martin
Build Competitive Advantage Through Edison’s Five Competencies of Innovation™
I work with organizations that want to bring innovative thinking to their everyday business practices so they can accelerate growth and create relevance. Drawing upon the innovation methods that drove Edison's proven success, I offer keynote speeches, innovation training programs, workshops, and live collaboration experiences that:
- Inspire you to think like an innovator
- Create a common language for innovation
- Identify growth platforms for profitable new products and services
- Create true collaboration
- Develop creative problem-solving skills
What processes for innovation do you have in place? Contact me to learn how you can begin to Innovate Like Edison starting now.



Turning On Your Light Bulb: How Edison’s Five Competencies of Innovation Build Competitive Advantage
Innovate Like Edison: From Imagination to Innovation in the Digital Era