Keynote Speaking
Inspirational Keynote Speaker
Nick Kittle is the professional speaker you need to energize, entertain, and educate your attendees. Nick will work one-on-one with your team to tailor his content to your audience and reinforce the key themes of your next conference or event.
We know that choosing the right keynote speaker can make or break your event. Rest easy knowing that hundreds of organizations trust Nick Kittle and the Sustainovation team to inspire and unify their employees, members, donors, and communities.
Keynote One
The Power of Sustainovation
Building Sustainable Innovation, One Wildly Creative Idea at a Time
Award-winning civic innovator Nick Kittle explains the nature of innovation in government and the powerful role we play in making Sustainovation a reality for our organizations. In this inspirational keynote, Nick will explore how we can get creative, build momentum, and get others to join Team Us as we make wildly creative ideas a reality. Attendees will leave empowered, inspired, and ready to tackle powerful challenges with new vigor.
Keynote Two
Achieving Transformation
Acknowledging, Assessing, and Surviving Change
Transformations can be both personal and professional. In order to truly achieve transformation, however, we must assess, acknowledge, and survive the change. Nick will explore the no-holds-barred truth about personal and professional evolution. Attendees will learn why change is important, the psychology behind it, and how we can energize ourselves and our organizations by harnessing our passion for delivering exceptional results.
“Nick is much more than a speaker or trainer. He is an inspirer. If you consider yourself an innovator, then you need to see him. If you don't consider yourself an innovator, then you need to see him. You will leave a better human being either way.”
Oli Sanidas
Arapahoe County Library Executive Director
Keynote Three
Unplug and Connect
Are You Focused on What Matters Most?
Ready for some real talk? Our constant connection to things that don’t truly matter is stealing our best life from us. During this keynote, Nick will guide attendees on a journey of exploration as he challenges unhealthy societal norms that prevent us from being our best selves. By unplugging ourselves from the wrong things and connecting with the right ones, we can transform our personal and professional lives, and achieve wildly different results.
Keynote Four
Rewiring Risk
Getting Your Head On Straight
It’s the way we’ve always done it. Don’t rock the boat. Don’t expect more. It’s time to ditch these dangerous adages and unpack the real nature of risk. During this keynote session, you’ll uncover the ways our brains play tricks on us—keeping us stuck in the muck. Nick will guide attendees through his personal story of risk. He’ll share his innovation journey and connect attendees with ways to start making a meaningful impact in their personal and work lives right now.
Keynote Five
10 Completely Made-Up Words That Will Change Your Life—and 5 That Totally Won’t
Dive into the world of linguistic innovation with this engaging, moving and intriguing session led by Nick Kittle, a renowned civic innovator and author of "Sustainovation." Discover the transformative power of 'Sniglets'—any word that should be in the dictionary but isn’t! This session is a unique blend of fun and insightful exploration, designed to enhance your communication skills, refresh your approach to interactions with everyone around you, and open up new ways to look at life. It will be both serious and silly, uplifting and grounding—and a healthy dose of absolutely useful nonsense. This session promises to be thought-provoking for sure. So join Nick to redefine your world, one made-up word at a time.
Keynote Six
Level Up: Unlocking Life 2.0
In today's fast-paced world, the ability to navigate uncertainty and embrace change is more crucial than ever. Based on Nick Kittle’s unusual journey through life, "Level Up: Unlocking Life 2.0" is a game-changing presentation designed to help you redefine your relationship with risk and unlock a new version of your life—one that is resilient, adaptive, and fully in tune with the dynamic nature of the modern world.
In this session, we’ll delve into the paradoxical nature of time, the importance of letting go of the past, and the strategies for increasing the quality and quantity of your life. You’ll learn how to break free from the confines of binary thinking, embrace the unknown with confidence, and leverage resilience to turn challenges into opportunities.
Professional Emcee and Event Host
Already have your conference or event programming locked down but need someone to bring it all together? Nick Kittle is also an experienced emcee, insightful interviewer, and hilarious host. If you’re looking for a professional speaker that’s quick on their feet and a natural at weaving together themes and concepts, you’ve come to the right place.
