Herding Pink Elephants: How to Overcome the Barriers to Creativity and Change

Everyone wants to change the world but why do so few people actually do it? Every company wants to transform into something greater but why do three-quarters of those efforts fail? Stephen Gates will have an honest conversation about the challenges he sees in most companies, the real problems that cause them, and the solutions he has implemented as the Head Design Evangelist at InVision working to elevate the impact of design with companies of all sizes and maturity levels all over the world.

-Featured Speaker-
Stephen Gates is a global design leader who specializes in building world-class organizations that integrate human-centered design to drive product and service innovation. He is currently the Head Design Evangelist at InVision where he works as a strategic partner to elevate the business impact of design through education, coaching and thought leadership. He previously worked at McCann Erickson, Citi and Starwood Hotels building teams that created award-winning global advertising campaigns, multiple Fortune 100 brands, and innovative digital experiences. He shares what he has learned through his speaking engagements and The Crazy One podcast which is an in-depth exploration of issues that matter to creatives including leadership, creativity, career development, innovation and more.

-Featured Musician-
Erin Ivey is a critically acclaimed singer-songwriter in Austin, Texas. In 2020, Texas Music Magazine named Erin's album Broken Gold one of 20 "albums that defined Texas music over 2 decades." Her work has earned numerous Top 10 and Album of the Year awards, and been featured in movie soundtracks, commercials, and TV shows. She has been a regular Critics' Pick at SXSW. A new album is due this Fall, which the Austin Chronicle called, "deeply moving, beyond a genre, backed by a subtly fabulous band." In addition to her music, Erin is an expert in project management. She worked at Apple and Trilogy Software and has consulted at Caterpillar, Coca-Cola, and Clorox. She currently streams music live on Facebook on Tuesdays at 10am and Thursdays at 5:30pm Central time.
Learn more about Erin and her upcoming album at ErinIvey.com.

Schedule:
6:30-7:00 Music by Erin Ivey
7:00-7:50 Talk by Stephen Gates
7:50-8:00 Q&A

Location: Join us for this remote event on Zoom at https://fourkitchens.zoom.us/j/4262912962