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"The Shift Age”

This is Houle's signature and most requested speech and has been recently updated.  Futurist Houle identifies and explains the new age we have entered. After taking a quick look back at the span of human history, he focuses in on the past 20 years and the transformative changes that have taken place. He then identifies the dynamics that are shaping our world now and will be for the next 10-20 years.  The Shift Age will be one of the most transformative and exciting times in the history of humanity. Houle leaves us with suggestions for how to prepare for and adapt to this new age.  A big picture speech that is pertinent for any group or organization.

" Trends  2010-2020: The Transformation Decade"

Houle has called 2010-2020 the Transformation Decade.  Much of the world will be transformed in these ten years.  This stimulating presentation looks at the trends that are and will be affecting and changing our world until the year 2020.  Looking at technology, the work place, health care, energy and leadership and management, this presentation highlights some of the developments and incredible coming innovations that will alter our lives. Houle identifies the primary transformations humanity will face in the 2010-2020 decade.  Finally he presents and discusses the timeline for economic and political reorganization that are ahead.  A thought provoking and mind expanding presentation that will put into context all the disruptions and transformations we are experiencing.

"Future Wow!"

A new presentation that is a high level look into the future.  Why is this time so disruptive?  Why is this such a time of transformation?  What lies ahead for humanity in the next 15-20 years?  Why we might be moving toward the dawn of new age of transformation?  This presentation addresses all these questions leaving the audience with a collective "Wow!"

"Future Energy Trends"

Houle puts global warming in perspective as to how it should be viewed and the opportunity it represents. Having collaborated and interacted with some of the greatest energy scientists in the world today,Houle presents a vision of what the global and domestic future of energy can be and what it might look like.  Predictions are presented with timelines and discussions of the transformation of energy that is ahead. This presentation is high level, informative and a visionary view of one of the most profound issues facing humanity.

"Leading with Vision: Being Slightly Ahead of the Curve”

Houle defines what leading with vision means. He gives personal and public examples of leading with vision and how those leaders changed the world, changed a business, changed a market. He explains why it is important to be slightly ahead of the curve as opposed to any other place in the curve, be it a curve of innovation, historical inevitability or just a new product category. This speech emphasizes vision, leadership and how they can create unparalleled motivation on the part of those who embrace and follow visionary leadership.

Testimonials

"David is a brilliant futurist and fascinating speaker. His view of the world today relative to how it will evolve over the next 15-20 years is based in fact, history, and reason. He is a "must hear” as a speaker and "do hire” as a futurist and strategist.” – Jim Gabalski, Director of Strategy Services, Emerge Partners

"Many of the [PCMA] session speakers were worth the trip as well.  My favorite was futurist David Houle...a fascinating discussion of the "Shift Age" which Houle describes as the era we are moving into as we leave the Information Age.  He as a great message that can help any business person struggling to get a handle on all the change we are inundated with to more clearly understand the direction to go in next."
- Vince Alonzo, Editor-iin-Chief, Successful Meetings

"Your session alone was worth the entire cost of the meeting!  Thank you for a life changing presentation" - Ray Kopcinski MDRT

"David delivered a thought provoking presentation at our Annual Meeting that gave our members a glimpse of where energy will come from in the future and how these new energy sources will impact residences and businesses.  His presentation was professional and captivating and his relaxed style encouraged participation.  My only regret is that we ran out of time to answer all the questions.  He created quite the buzz!"    - Terri Long, Director of Communications and Meetings, North American Millers' Association

"David is a marvelous keynote speaker! He launched our three day conference, offering the perfect message and setting the right tone for our program. You can’t go wrong with David Houle.” – Deborah Tysinski, University Continuing Education Association Regional Conference Chair

"David Houle’s  futurist keynote presentation at the 2007 Global Marketing Summit was one of the highlights of the conference. It was timely, informative, educational and highly provocative, pushing us all to reflect on this new transformational landscape, and how this ‘shift’ impacts the way we market our products and services. " – Bappa Choudhury, VP Siemens

"I arrived at Mills College to hear futurist  David Houle’s keynote address "Leading with Vision” and soon found the evening transformed. It was magical and took on a life of its own. David’s ability to stimulate interactive conversation with the audience generated a level of creative energy in the room that I have never experienced before in this type of setting.” – Gary Gyorkos, University of California, Santa Cruz