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Keynote SpeakerScott McArthur

“The Consulting Futurist”, introducing the Perennial Mindset: An Antidote to Future Shock

Scott has had successful careers as a scientist, HR Director, business consultant, musical producer, and non-executive director (British Olympic Bobsleigh, Orkney Science Festival). Now, as an international speaker, he brings his unique brand of cinematic and insightful keynotes to your events. His keynotes make a lasting impression on attendees, to... Read More

Popular Talks

  • The perennial mindset – an antidote for future shock
  • One - The Rise of The Perennials
  • Anticipation - Creating Hope for The Future
  • UnrealBusiness - The Next Generation of Enterprise
  • When The Machine Stops
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Biography

Scott has had successful careers as a scientist, HR Director, business consultant, musical producer, and non-executive director (British Olympic Bobsleigh, Orkney Science Festival). Now, as an international speaker, he brings his unique brand of cinematic and insightful keynotes to your events. His keynotes make a lasting impression on attendees, to take on the challenges of today, tomorrow, and beyond.

From working with a global and diverse client list (including British Gas, Amazon, Capgemini, SwissRe, and the NHS), he learned that most problems are complex and require diverse approaches.

“It is remarkably hard to understand the system you are part of if you can only see your part.” Scott believes people with the fewest blind spots have the best chance of success.

Reflecting his creative approach to research, writing and speaking, Scott engages his audience in imagining positive futures in which disruptive technologies (AI, Biotech, and new social norms) have changed society, geopolitics, organisations, commerce, manufacturing, and the very nature of what it means to be a human being. Extrapolating this to their organisation’s opportunities and challenges opens up the creative mindsets needed to develop next-level performance.

Scott’s presentation style reflects his ferocious curiosity. His talks are full of real-life stories and high-impact creatives that inform, inspire, and give people the tools, mental models, and repeatable approaches they need to take to achieve their personal and organisational goals.

“Scott is a modern-day Jules Verne, an explorer of worlds - our past, our present and future. With both feet on the ground - one rooted in science and one as a weaver of powerful stories - he encourages and enables individuals, teams and organisations to peer into the uncertain and great unknown." Paul Crick (Founder and Principal Partner, The Elevate Partnership Limited)
“A great professional speaker entertains. A superlative professional speaker makes you want to change behaviours. Scott is a brilliant storyteller, but so are many. But how many coaches or speakers could make you want to change the way you think? Pure gold dust - and infinitely versatile thanks to a stunning back catalogue of top notch business and academic experience.” Simon Scott-Kemball (Business & Social Communications Manager, EUROCONTROL)
“I saw Scott speak at the CIPD ACE conferences in Manchester. His style of presentation (both verbal and visual) was captivating, funny, and highly memorable. He is frank and has a knack for addressing things that many others may skirt around in a way that is clear, concise, and engaging. Quite possibly the best talk of the event." Alice Rowan (HR Lead)
“We asked Scott to speak at our conference. He was easy to work with and curious about our objectives before the event. At the event he provided a mix of challenging ideas and practical tips supported by beautifully crafted visuals all delivered in a highly engaging and humorous speaking style. Our team is still buzzing. Scott is a terrific speaker - highly recommend.” Alisanne Ennis (Accenture Delivery Lead - Programme Director, GSK)
“We asked Scott to put together a piece for our national business conference. The focus was on personal empowerment and team responsibility ... Scott was absolutely magnificent. Our team loved his presentation and were left looking for more even after almost two hours. The presentation was perfectly tailored for our needs, empathetic to our team profile and beautifully crafted. Bravo Scott .” Michael Watson (Vice President and MD, Valspar)
“Scott brings a huge amount of creativity and passion to his speaking and executive events. He provides deep expert insight into future literacy, employee engagement and communication. He is not afraid to challenge his senior clients to achieve superior results.” Ursula Morgenstern (CEO, Atos)

Popular Talks by Scott McArthur

  • The perennial mindset – an antidote for future shock
    Perennials defy age, marked by a FUTURE (S) LITERATE mindset. They’re ever-curious, transcending generational labels and valuing authenticity in a digital age. Workplaces must evolve, recognising talent beyond age and needing adaptive leadership. The Perennials’ ethos points to an inclusive future, where age is a testament to experience, not a...
  • One - The Rise of The Perennials

    The importance of biology and biotechnology for all of our futures, the unity of humankind and knowledge (consilience).

  • Anticipation - Creating Hope for The Future

    Future literacy (L.E.A.R.N.E.R. model), anticipatory leadership, fantasy and the future and an opportunity to pre-experience the future.

  • UnrealBusiness - The Next Generation of Enterprise

    The potential impact of the gaming industry, AI, open source and other disruptive technologies on organisations.

  • When The Machine Stops

    How the N.E.X.T. framework can set you and your organisation up for hybrid success.

  • The Rise of The Corporate Apothecary

    How biology and legal drugs may transform our world and help us focus and perform at work.

  • The future of work – technologies that no one is talking about

    This keynote presents a trinity of technologies that are about to impact you and your business.

  • Natural stupidity and artificial intelligence – the case for cognitive diversity

    AI as an impending disaster or a route to human flourishing.

  • Leading from the inside out – the empathy engine
  • Why facts don't change people – transformation in a post-truth age
  • Science and Storytelling