Dr. Karen Tilstra

Co-Founder of the Florida Hospital Innovation Lab, Co-Creator of the Orlando Magic Innovation Lab & TEDx Speaker

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Dr. Karen Tilstra Biography

Dr. Karen Tilstra, published author, and founder, and President of the Creativity Effect, is a driving force in the innovation sector. With 14 years under her belt, she's established innovation labs for healthcare, sports, government, and universities, including Fortune 500 collaborations.

She's responsible for the first-of-its-kind design thinking lab in healthcare, education, pro-sports, and government sectors. She co-developed the nation's inaugural undergraduate program in Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship at Rollins College. Tilstra also co-created two innovative leadership programs – The Revolutionaries, as well as the Orchard Model of Innovation.

Her academic roles span the USA and Asia, including a visiting professorship at AdventHealth University and an Executive Fellowship at Santa Clara University from 2015-2020. She's held esteemed positions on various Innovation Advisory Boards in the USA and Europe.

A two-time TEDx speaker with an extensive speaking portfolio, Tilstra and her team have successfully completed 610+ Design Thinking projects, earning three innovation awards.

In addition to her innovation pursuits, she's a licensed Educational Psychologist with a Ph.D. in Creative Leadership. As an author, she's penned "The Deathline: Stopping the #1 All Time Killer of Human Potential" (2022) and "101 Ways to Ignite Collaboration, Boost Creativity & Fuel Innovation" (2023).

Tilstra resides in Florida, indulging in annual "Art & Creativity Tours" with her artist husband and frequently visits her beloved grandchildren in California.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 04/04/2024.

Dr. Karen Tilstra Speaking Topics

  • "Your Deathline™ Is Your Lifeline: “Meet Your Deathline – the #1 All Time Killer of Human Potential. “

    This interactive presentation highlights Dr. Tilstra’s book by the same title. An introduction to this original theory, the Deathline™, includes practical tools for identifying and managing personal deathlines™. Real life stories and examples bring this presentation to life.

  • "The Frontiers of Healthcare Innovation: Where Technology Meets Empathy"

    A discussion on the balance between cutting-edge technological advances and the human touch in modern medicine.

  • "Design Thinking for Healthcare Revolution: Crafting Patient-Centric Medical Solutions"

    This presentation can delve into specific case studies where design thinking has significantly improved patient experiences and outcomes in healthcare, illustrating the power of human-centered design in a medical context.

  • “Bridging Gaps with 'Yes And': Enhancing Interdisciplinary Collaboration in Medical Affairs”

    Focus on how 'Yes And' thinking can transform interdisciplinary collaboration between medical affairs and other departments, such as R&D and marketing.

  • Innovation | Creative Thinking | Design Thinking | Creative Leadership | Storytelling

Dr. Karen Tilstra Videos

  • Why I Created an Innovation Lab | Karen Tilstra | TEDxLaSierraUniversity
    In everything from education to entertainment to healthcare, and through her Innovation Labs at Florida Hospital and with the Orlando Magic, Karen...
  • Two words that can change the world, YES AND: Karen Tilstra at TEDxOrlando
    Karen Tilstra, co-founder and director of Florida Hospital's Innovation Lab, (FHIL), is passionate about helping people discover their own innate...

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Dr. Karen Tilstra is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as "Your Deathline™ Is Your Lifeline: “Meet Your Deathline – the #1 All Time Killer of Human Potential. “, "The Frontiers of Healthcare Innovation: Where Technology Meets Empathy", "Design Thinking for Healthcare Revolution: Crafting Patient-Centric Medical Solutions", “Bridging Gaps with 'Yes And': Enhancing Interdisciplinary Collaboration in Medical Affairs” and Innovation | Creative Thinking | Design Thinking | Creative Leadership | Storytelling. The estimated speaking fee range to book Dr. Karen Tilstra for your event is $5,000 - $10,000. Dr. Karen Tilstra generally travels from Orlando, FL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Libby Gill, Dr. Kelly Waltman, Jones Loflin, Erica Dhawan and Dr. Jackie Freiberg. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Dr. Karen Tilstra for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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