Business Strategy Expert & Founder of Creative Ventures; Author of "21 Secrets of Million Dollar Sellers"; Leadership Development Innovator
Stephen Harvill Biography
Stephen Harvill is a keynote speaker, business strategist, author, and founder of Creative Ventures, a strategic consulting firm based in Austin, Texas. Harvill and his team have developed methods and techniques that support companies in reaching their potential. With a background in science and experience as the past president of two companies, Harvill applies leadership experience and empirical data to reinforce his business strategies.
Harvill works with organizations of all sizes, including Fortune 100 companies and start-ups, focusing on presentations, education, and consulting. His approach is centered on original ideas that contribute to the evolving landscape of business strategy, organizational dynamics, and leadership development.
Through Creative Ventures, Harvill has collaborated with companies such as IBM, General Mills, Wells Fargo, Pepsi, Southwest Airlines, Samsung, JC Penney, Microsoft, Apple, Zappos, and Allianz. He is the only speaker in the history of IBM Leadership Excellence University to deliver two programs in the same year.
Harvill and Creative Ventures conducted a two-year study across seven industries, interviewing top producers to identify behaviors linked to success. This research formed the foundation of his book, "21 Secrets of Million Dollar Sellers: America's Top Producers Reveal the Keys to Sales Success." His thought leadership is reflected in numerous articles and publications on management skills and leadership in complex environments. Building on this research, Harvill developed "The DNA of Success," a study into leadership teams across multiple industries, which identified 11 behaviors directly connected to individual and corporate achievement.
Harvill is recognized for his work as an educator and trainer, developing approaches to the learning process that integrate multimedia and participatory techniques. His keynote presentations address topics such as storytelling in "The Once Upon a Time Project" and efficiency in "Elegant Simplicity." Harvill's presentations emphasize practical business advice, leadership development, and effective communication, making him a frequent speaker at business conferences and corporate events worldwide.
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Stephen Harvill Speaking Topics
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Why We Love the Movies
As entertaining as it is educational, this unique presentation takes you through the elements of our movie experience, discussing story, the narrative arc, music, emotions, psychology, and the aftereffects of going to the movies. This program is filled with movie clips, music, interactive participation and “Oscars” for those who know their stuff. Why We Love the Movies is the #1 value-added program booked by clients for their customer appreciation programs and is now part of the leadership training program for multiple clients. This multimedia experience will take you to the land of hope and dreams, the land of journeys and destinations, the land of life and death, the land of laughter and tears, and the land of imagination.
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The Beyond Series
A fundamental aspect of success is focus. Successful companies develop such intense emphasis on their business and their market’s playing field that, to their benefit, creates a supreme level of knowledge. This knowledge however, tends to develop a myopic sense of vision. Just outside their laser-like focus lies a world of ideas and strategic tactics that, when discovered and leveraged, can create new opportunities. Welcome to The Beyond Series, a customized connected cycle of new ideas that the global business community has put into successful application. When applied to your company, this model can lift your business to new levels that separate and differentiate you in a commoditized world.
Stephen Harvill Videos
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Stephen Harvill is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Why We Love the Movies , The Beyond Series , Dazzling Blue , Elegant Simplicity , The Once Upon a Time Project and The Idea Factory . The estimated speaking fee range to book Stephen Harvill for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Stephen Harvill generally travels from Austin, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Natalie Nixon, Gary Laney, Erica Dhawan, Mark Simmons and Josh Linkner. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Stephen Harvill for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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