Peter Sheahan

Biography

Peter Sheahan is known internationally for inspiring innovative business thinking and creating lasting behavior change. He has established himself as a highly successful entrepreneur with his international thought leadership practice and as the CEO of ChangeLabs, a global consultancy building and delivering large-scale behavioral change projects for clients such as Apple and IBM. Peter has worked with some of the world's leading brands, including Google, Goldman Sachs, News Corporation, Harley Davidson and GlaxoSmithKline.

He has delivered more than 2000 presentations to over 300,000 people in 15 different countries. In 2006, Peter was voted the National Speakers Association's Keynote Speaker of the Year and has since been named one of the 25 Hottest New Speakers in America, and one of the 25 Most Influential Speakers in the industry.

He is the author of six books, including international bestsellers Fl!p and Generation Y. As a global thought leader, Peter's insights into business trends and the changing needs of customers and staff have made him a regular presenter on Fox Business, with appearances on ABC and BBC as well. In 2008 Peter was a featured expert in a five-part global series on Innovation on CNBC, and he has been written up in the Washington Post and Fast Company magazine. His newest book Making It Happen unpacks his insights on the execution of ideas though focused business growth, understanding buying behavior and compelling market positioning.

Publications

Making It Happen

The world is not short of ideas, but it is short of people who know how to carry them out. Making It Happen unravels the process of turning an idea into a successful venture. Author Peter Sheahan guides the reader through the five competencies that will enable you understand and utilize the forces that drive buyers` behavior, break through mental barriers and effectively position your offer in the market. Whether you are looking to start a business, get promoted or launch a social movement, this book will streamline your thinking so you can finally turn your good ideas into great results.

Titles

Talent {R}evolution
Peter draws on his experience as a former General Manager of a $10 million hotel business to becoming the CEO of a global company with staff in 9 cities across three countries. There is no question that the demands of the talent market are changing, and in order to stay ahead of the curve and innovate, leaders must build a powerful employment brand while cultivating the kind of interdisciplinary thought that allows for the flexibility required in today`s small-world economy.

Moving the Market
Peter draws on case studies from more than 20 industries to streamline the thought process around creating a compelling offer that establishes credibility in the mind of the buyer, builds opportunities for leverage and best serves the needs of your market.

Making Money in the Cracks
Peter will help you to identify areas of untapped potential within your organization, develop the unique thought processes needed to profit from them and how to catalyze key individuals to make it a reality -- unpacking dozens of strategies for finding new sources of competitive advantage and making money in tough economic times.

FL!P
Based on the research for international bestseller Fl!p, this presentation will challenge assumptions about your industry and `business as usual`, revealing how the world`s most effective organizations and individuals distinguish themselves from the competition instead of running with the pack.