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Jim Carroll: Global Insights Across Industries & Innovation
With a remarkable career spanning decades, Jim Carroll has delivered impactful keynotes to a vast array of organizations worldwide. His extensive experience allows him to connect deeply with diverse audiences, from Fortune 500 companies to government agencies and industry associations, consistently leaving a lasting impression through his insightful presentations.
Cross-Industry Insights
Jim's insights cut across diverse industries, offering unique perspectives on emerging trends and challenges in sectors such as healthcare, finance, manufacturing, technology, and beyond.
Forward-Looking Themes
His talks encompass a wide spectrum of forward-looking topics, including the acceleration of change, the future of work, disruptive innovation, and global economic opportunities.
Inspiring Adaptation
He consistently inspires audiences to embrace innovation, adapt to rapid shifts, and proactively navigate the complex landscape of future trends to achieve sustainable growth and success.
Known for his dynamic delivery and ability to translate complex concepts into actionable strategies, Jim Carroll is not just a speaker but a true futurist who empowers leaders and teams to rethink their approach to business and innovation in an ever-evolving world.
About Jim Carroll
Jim Carroll is a globally recognized futurist, trends, and innovation expert who has delivered impactful keynotes to organizations across diverse industries and continents. His presentations focus on helping organizations understand and navigate disruptive change, emerging technologies, and innovation opportunities. With an unparalleled ability to analyze and articulate the forces shaping our future, Jim empowers leaders and teams to confront the challenges of a rapidly evolving world and seize new possibilities.
Jim's unique approach involves transforming complex global trends into clear, actionable strategies. He is highly sought after by Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and international associations for his insights on technological advancement, profound market shifts, and evolving consumer behavior. His dynamic keynotes inspire audiences to cultivate a mindset of continuous innovation, ensuring they are not just prepared for the future, but actively shaping it to achieve sustainable growth and competitive advantage.
Jim Carroll's Keynote Speaking Engagements
As a leading global futurist and innovation expert, Jim Carroll specializes in delivering impactful keynote presentations that captivate and enlighten audiences worldwide. With a profound understanding of emerging trends and disruptive forces, Jim provides unparalleled insights into how industries are evolving and what businesses need to do to stay ahead.
His dynamic keynotes delve deep into critical areas such as rapid technological advancement, profound market shifts, evolving consumer behaviors, and the imperative for continuous innovation. Trusted by Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and international associations alike, Jim's expertise spans a vast array of sectors—from the intricacies of automotive innovation to the transformative shifts in healthcare. His ability to translate complex future trends into actionable strategies has made him a highly sought-after speaker for organizations aiming to redefine their future and unlock new opportunities.
Navigating Disruption
Empowering organizations to anticipate and strategically respond to transformative industry shifts.
Fostering Innovation
Guiding leaders in cultivating a culture of relentless creativity and breakthrough thinking.
Embracing Future Trends
Providing clear insights into leveraging technological and societal advancements for competitive advantage.
Strategic Foresight
Developing robust long-term visions and proactive planning frameworks for sustainable growth.
Automotive & Transportation Keynotes
1
IRU World Congress, Muscat, Oman
Jim opened this conference in the Middle East with a talk for over 3,000 representatives from the global transportation industry. His themes included the future of highways and infrastructure in the era of electric, self-driving vehicles and how to make them intelligent, aware, and hyperconnected.
2
Mercedes Benz, Detroit, Michigan
He was invited by the renowned automotive company to share his thoughts on the massive disruption occurring in the industry, including self-driving cars, electric vehicles, and the sharing economy.
3
American Financial Services Association, New Orleans
Jim addressed the finance and leasing end of the automotive industry on the future of car financing in an era where the sharing economy and rapid technological changes are altering vehicle ownership and value.
Volvo/Mac Trucks Engagements
Greensboro, NC Leadership Meeting
At an internal leadership meeting for the company, Jim's keynote covered the gamut of trends occurring in the automotive space, including autonomous technologies, intelligent highway infrastructure, and prognostic diagnostics.
Dallas, TX Dealer Meeting
He delivered a message to a dealer meeting about selling connected, data-driven trucks that feature predictive diagnostics. This trend changes the nature of what is sold from just a truck to a service level uptime guarantee. The company immediately rebooked him for another event.
Construction, Infrastructure & Real Estate
Black & Veach, Kansas City
The CEO of this massive global infrastructure company engaged Jim to deliver a message of transformation to 300 senior executives. The talk focused on aligning the organization to a future where infrastructure is smart, connected, and built with new methodologies and materials.
Finance, Banking & Insurance: Zurich Insurance
AI & Risk Management
Jim took several hundred corporate risk managers from the world's largest organizations on a tour of emerging AI risks that will challenge the foundations of risk management.
Post-Pandemic Trends
Jim delivered a keynote on how the pandemic accelerated disruptive trends, creating a more complex and faster future. He discussed bridging the "acceleration gap," the shifting timing of future events, and managing new forms of accelerated risk.
Finance Industry Keynotes
Deltec Bank, Nassau, Bahamas
For this private wealth management firm, Jim delivered a closing keynote on "Our Disruptive Future," looking at trends providing for massive economic growth, the emergence of new industries, and the ongoing disruption of existing ones.
Blackrock, San Francisco
Jim was invited to speak to senior clients of one of the world's largest institutional equity managers about the future of the global economy and emerging growth industries. He discussed which industries will rule future growth markets and how Silicon Valley innovation is redefining entire sectors.
New York Life, New York
At an end-of-year "town hall," he provided an upbeat, optimistic view of the future for the insurance industry. It served as a launch for his keynote theme, "The Jetsons' Have Arrived 50 Years Early".
Global Financial Services Engagements
National Australia Bank, Sydney, Australia
His keynote examined key trends and opportunities in personal financial planning, investment, and other financial services.
Fidelity Bank, Cayman Islands
He opened a conference of leading financial, banking, and investment professionals, focusing on the rapid pace of change in professional and financial services and the innovation challenges for the nation.
Government & International Organizations
1
World Government Summit, Dubai, UAE
Jim spoke at this massive global conference with 3,400 attendees from over 60 countries, which examines the future role of government. He shared the agenda with speakers like the head of the International Monetary Fund and the Prime Ministers of France and India. His session looked at key trends impacting our future in an era of accelerated change.
2
World Skills International, Sao Paulo, Brazil
He opened this massive global skills competition and conference with a talk on the future of careers, the arrival of new jobs, the rapid evolution of knowledge, and how to turn these trends into opportunities for competitive advantage.
NASA Engagements
1
Senior Leadership
The agency invited him to speak to a group of senior leaders on what innovators do during times of significant transition.
2
Goddard Space Center
He shared his thoughts on the future and opportunities for innovation with the top scientists and management who handle the Hubble Telescope and deep space probes, challenging them to adapt in a fast-paced world.
3
Houston
During a time of funding cutbacks and cancelled missions, he was engaged to give a dinner talk to a group including astronauts and launch directors on transformational leadership. He took them back into their past to demonstrate other times they had faced similar situations and rose to the challenge.
Military & Family Support Programs
US Air Force & Navy Child Youth Programs, Dallas
At a conference inspired by Michelle Obama to better support military families, he was booked as the keynote speaker for 1,000 social counselors and recreation staff. He spoke on topics like the new form of online "social grief" on platforms like Facebook and how to engage kids in sports through interactive technology.
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals: Icon PLC
Dublin, Ireland CEO-Level Event
This global pharmaceutical powerhouse, which managed the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine trial, engaged Jim for a CEO-level event. He challenged the organization to identify the strategic opportunity of becoming fully AI-enabled and to disrupt its business model.
Pfizer Keynote in Paris
Future of Healthcare
This pharmaceutical giant brought Jim in to take a global team on a tour of the sweeping trends defining the future of healthcare, an industry seeing more change now than in the last 100 years. Topics included genomic science, gene therapy, and the virtualization of healthcare.
Global Pharmaceutical Conferences
World Pharma Innovation Congress, London, England
As the opening keynote speaker, he challenged the audience to think about the dramatic opportunities unfolding in a world of accelerating scientific and demographic-driven change.
World Pharma Congress, London, England
He opened this global congress of pharma executives with a talk on 21st-century medicine, covering the acceleration of genomic science, the impact of personal medical device connectivity, and the virtualization of hospitals.
World Health Care Innovation and Technology Congress, Washington, DC
At this prestigious healthcare event, he spoke about the long-term trends providing for transformative change in the world of healthcare.
Manufacturing & Industrials: International Finance Corporation
Global Manufacturing Conference, Marrakesh, Morocco
As the opening keynote speaker at the 2nd Global Manufacturing Conference, part of the World Bank Group, Jim addressed government ministers and business executives on the economic development opportunities from accelerating manufacturing in emerging economies. He covered trends like 3D printing, new materials, and changes in logistics.
Manufacturing Industry Keynotes
Manufacturing in America Summit, Detroit, Michigan
In the heart of the US automotive sector, he brought his message of acceleration, Moore's Law, and the change brought by self-driving vehicles to the manufacturing industry.
General Dynamics / Northrop Grumman
His opening keynote challenged the leadership team to look at emerging opportunities in energy, the environment, health care, and infrastructure as the organization focused on transitioning to new markets amid a likely downturn in military spending.
Media, Entertainment & Sports: PGA of America
PGA Merchandise Show, Orlando
At one of the most prestigious events in the world of golf, he opened the PGA Merchandise Show, speaking after Lee Trevino and before Bubba Watson on the new opportunities that fast-moving technology trends were bringing to the sport. This was a repeat engagement for the PGA.
PGA Annual General Meeting, Boston
The President of the PGA of America invited him to address their annual general meeting on the trends that might help define future growth of the game and how to align to them with an innovative mindset.
Media & Entertainment Industry Keynotes
Wall Street Journal, New York
One of the world's most respected business news sources had him lead a discussion about the sweeping, transformative trends of our time, from big-thinking visionaries to fast-innovating startups.
Walt Disney Corporation, Hollywood, CA
Considered one of the most innovative organizations in the world, Disney invited him to address a senior leadership meeting for his insight on consumer trends and new innovation methodologies in entertainment, retail, and consumer goods.
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
The BBC had him in for two keynotes focused on the future of broadcasting and media.
Medical Devices & Technology: Invisalign / Aligntech
London, UK Dental Conference
In a keynote to over 500 dentists, Jim covered future trends in dental science, including the acceleration of dental biomaterials and living tissue implants. He also discussed innovation and creativity strategies for moving forward in a time of relentless change.
Genentech Keynote in San Francisco
Future of Healthcare & Pharmacogenetics
At an event for 550 executives from this pharma-tech company, a leader in pharmacogenetics, his keynote explored the future of healthcare and the transformative opportunities in a world of accelerated science.
Professional Services: KPMG Ireland
AI Hub Leadership Meeting, Dublin
At a leadership meeting for the firm, which is creating a $200 million AI hub, Jim Carroll spoke to over 1,100 professional staff about the disruptive opportunities of AI and our accelerating future.
Recruitment & Legal Services Keynotes
e-Recruitment Congress, Ostend, Belgium
Jim took a wide-ranging look at the trends transforming the workforce, such as the obsolescence of existing careers, the need to find the right skill at the right time, and the dominance of lifestyle over career objectives.
Baker McKenzie, Dallas and Chicago
The top-ranked global legal firm chose Jim to speak to their most important clients—key corporate legal counsel for a vast number of global Fortune 500 companies—about the future and the unique legal issues it brings. His keynote took a look at fast new risks involving intellectual property, the Internet of Things, and accelerated product innovation.
Retail & Consumer Products: Godiva Chocolates
Global Retail Trends, Ghent, Belgium
Following a successful keynote in London, the Godiva team invited him back for a deeper dive into global retail trends for a group of 50 executives from 18 countries. His talk covered consumer behavior, new retail store technology, the impact of Amazon, and the role of mobile devices in collapsing attention spans.
Pladis Keynote in London
Retail & Consumer Trends
Jim's keynote for this new company, formed from three distinct brands (Godiva, McVities, Ulker), covered trends in fast-changing retail, consumer behavior, store infrastructure, and brand promotion.
Packaging & Retail Industry Keynotes
Mondi, Prague, Czech Republic
This large-scale packaging and paper company arranged for him to speak at their global leadership meeting on the trends that would define the future of their industry and the industries of their customers.
The GAP, San Francisco
He was invited to speak to a group of senior executives at their global headquarters about the key trends that will redefine the world of retail in the future.
US Department of Defense – Commissary Agency, Norfolk, VA
The CEO invited him to provide the opening kickoff for a two-day global leadership retreat for the organization that manages retail stores on US military bases worldwide. The goal was to ensure they could compete with global retail pioneers.
Yum! Brands Keynote in Las Vegas
Innovation & Growth Strategies
His keynote for the world's largest restaurant company (KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut) focused on innovation and growth strategies in a challenging global economy, including rapid consumer change and the impact of social networking on brand image.
Technology: Microsoft Canada
Toronto Technology Conference
At Microsoft's largest Canadian event, Jim delivered the opening keynote to over 2,000 senior executives and IT professionals. He covered the whirlwind of new technologies redefining our world, including AI, robotics, the Internet of Things, and augmented reality.
Nikon's 100th Anniversary Keynote
Tokyo, Japan Celebration
To celebrate Nikon's 100th anniversary, Jim provided observations on the future, disruption, and innovation to a global audience. He opened with a story about his presentations to NASA on transformative leadership and fast-paced trends.
Technology Industry Keynotes
Whirlpool, Chicago, Illinois
Jim addressed a senior leadership team on the future impact of the Internet of Things (IoT) as the company transitions from selling appliances to being a computer company that sells high-tech within appliances.
HP Mexico, Miami
At a CIO Summit for key clients, his keynote, "Think Big, Start Small, Scale Fast," explored major trends demanding a culture of agility and opportunistic change.
Computer Science Corporation, St. Andrews, Scotland
He delivered a keynote covering the acceleration of business models and disruptive trends for a group of CEOs of clients of this global high-tech firm. He shared the event with Jimmy Wales, the Founder of Wikipedia.
Consumer Electronics & Technology Keynotes
Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) CEO Summit, Ojai, CA
At the CEO Summit for the organization that sponsors the annual CES show, Jim spoke about the new era of branding, marketing, and consumer change driven by social media and hyper-connectivity.
Toshiba, Sydney, Australia
He addressed over 500 senior executives on innovation trends and the disruptive opportunities of mobile technology.
Travel & Hospitality: Fairmont Hotels
Global Leadership Meeting, Whistler, BC
This iconic global brand held a global leadership meeting to focus on how to stay aligned with the fast-changing travel industry. He was invited to kick off the event with a keynote built around his "Masters in Business Imagination Manifesto" to provide a roadmap for creativity and innovation.
Innovation & Disruption Keynotes
McKay CEO Forum, Vancouver, Canada
In a room full of 300 CEOs and senior executives, he did a wide-ranging talk on the theme of disruption and industry transformation, putting into perspective the stark trends reshaping every industry at a furious pace.
Swiss Innovation Forum, Zurich, Switzerland
As the closing speaker for this prestigious international event, he encouraged an audience of 600 CEOs and senior executives to rethink the role and importance of innovation in the face of globalization and the rapid emergence of new business models.
The World Congress on Quality, Orlando, Florida
He provided an opening keynote to an audience of 3,000, observing that the high-velocity economy requires faster innovation and a rethink of quality methodology.
Jim's Global Reach
Jim Carroll has delivered keynote presentations across six continents, bringing his insights on future trends, innovation, and disruption to audiences worldwide. From Tokyo to Dubai, London to Sydney, his global perspective helps organizations navigate change in our rapidly evolving world.
Industry Expertise
Automotive & Transportation
Self-driving vehicles, electric mobility, intelligent infrastructure, and changing ownership models
Finance & Insurance
AI risk management, digital transformation, emerging economic opportunities, and investment trends
Healthcare & Pharma
Genomic science, virtualization of healthcare, medical device connectivity, and accelerated innovation
Retail & Consumer
Changing consumer behavior, store technology, digital disruption, and brand promotion strategies
Key Speaking Themes
Disruptive Innovation
Helping organizations understand and navigate transformative change in their industries through innovative thinking and strategic adaptation.
Future Trends
Identifying emerging technologies, business models, and consumer behaviors that will reshape industries and create new opportunities.
Technological Transformation
Exploring how AI, IoT, robotics, and other advanced technologies are revolutionizing business operations and customer experiences.
Strategic Adaptation
Providing frameworks for organizations to align their strategies with accelerating change and position themselves for future success.
Automotive Industry Insights
Jim's automotive industry keynotes explore the convergence of multiple disruptive forces: autonomous driving technology, electrification, connected vehicles, and changing ownership models. He helps industry leaders understand how these trends are transforming everything from vehicle design to dealership operations, financing models, and transportation infrastructure.
Healthcare Transformation
Genomic Medicine
Personalized treatments based on individual genetic profiles, enabling more effective and targeted therapies
Connected Devices
Remote monitoring, wearable health technology, and IoT medical devices creating continuous patient data streams
Virtual Healthcare
Telemedicine, AI diagnostics, and digital health platforms transforming how care is delivered and accessed
AI-Enabled Systems
Artificial intelligence revolutionizing everything from drug discovery to clinical decision support and administrative processes
Financial Services Future
In his financial services keynotes, Jim explores how AI, blockchain, and digital transformation are reshaping banking, insurance, and investment management. He addresses emerging risk factors, changing customer expectations, and new business models that are disrupting traditional financial institutions.
Retail Innovation
Consumer Behavior Shifts
Changing shopping patterns, expectations for personalization, and the impact of mobile technology on purchasing decisions
Store Technology
Smart shelves, cashierless checkout, augmented reality experiences, and other innovations transforming physical retail spaces
Digital Disruption
E-commerce evolution, omnichannel strategies, and the competitive challenges posed by Amazon and other digital-first retailers
Manufacturing & Industry 4.0
Jim's manufacturing keynotes explore how 3D printing, advanced robotics, IoT sensors, and AI-driven processes are revolutionizing production. He helps industry leaders understand the implications of smart factories, new materials science, and changing global supply chains.
Technology Sector Transformation
AI & Machine Learning
The accelerating capabilities of artificial intelligence and its applications across industries
Internet of Things
Connected devices creating new data streams and enabling predictive capabilities
AR/VR Technologies
Immersive experiences transforming entertainment, training, and customer engagement
Robotics & Automation
Advanced robotics changing manufacturing, logistics, and service industries
Government & Public Sector
Jim's government sector keynotes address how digital transformation, changing citizen expectations, and emerging technologies are reshaping public services. He explores smart city initiatives, digital government platforms, and innovative approaches to addressing complex societal challenges in an era of accelerated change.
Sports & Entertainment Evolution
Fan Experience Transformation
Digital engagement, personalized content, and immersive technologies creating new ways to connect with audiences
Performance Technology
Advanced analytics, wearable tech, and training innovations enhancing athletic performance and player development
Business Model Innovation
New revenue streams, digital content distribution, and changing sponsorship models reshaping industry economics
The Acceleration Gap
In his Zurich Insurance keynote, Jim introduced the concept of the "Acceleration Gap" - the growing divide between the rate of change and organizations' ability to respond. This framework helps leaders understand why traditional approaches to strategy and innovation may no longer be sufficient in an era of exponential change.
Innovation Mindset
Jim's "Masters in Business Imagination Manifesto" provides organizations with a roadmap for cultivating creativity and innovation. He emphasizes that in a world of accelerating change, the ability to reimagine products, services, and business models is a critical competitive advantage.
The Jetsons Have Arrived
Smart Homes
Voice-controlled environments, connected appliances, and AI home management systems becoming mainstream
Flying Cars
Urban air mobility solutions and electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicles moving from concept to reality
Robot Assistants
Service robots, AI companions, and automated systems handling everyday tasks in homes and businesses
Transformational Leadership
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Recognize Disruption
Identifying the forces of change that will impact your organization and industry
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Embrace Uncertainty
Developing comfort with ambiguity and the ability to make decisions with incomplete information
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Accelerate Innovation
Creating structures and cultures that enable faster experimentation and adaptation
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Inspire Action
Motivating teams to embrace change and contribute to organizational transformation
Future of Work
In his e-Recruitment Congress keynote, Jim explored how automation, AI, and changing worker preferences are transforming careers and workforce management. He addressed the obsolescence of existing jobs, the emergence of new roles, and the growing importance of finding the right skills at the right time.
Emerging Legal Challenges
Intellectual Property
New challenges in protecting innovation in an era of rapid technological change and global digital sharing
IoT Liability
Complex questions of responsibility and risk in connected device ecosystems with multiple stakeholders
Accelerated Innovation
Legal frameworks struggling to keep pace with rapidly evolving technologies and business models
Global Economic Opportunities
In his Blackrock and Deltec Bank keynotes, Jim explored the massive economic growth potential from emerging industries and technological innovation. He identified which sectors are positioned to dominate future growth markets and how disruptive forces are creating new investment opportunities worldwide.
Social Media Impact
Brand Perception
How social platforms have transformed how consumers form opinions about companies and products
Digital Engagement
New models for connecting with customers and building communities around brands
Reputation Management
Strategies for navigating a world where brand perception can change rapidly through viral content
AI Risk Management
In his Zurich Insurance keynote on AI and risk, Jim explored how artificial intelligence is creating new categories of risk that challenge traditional risk management frameworks. He addressed issues like algorithmic bias, AI decision transparency, and the governance challenges of increasingly autonomous systems.
Post-Pandemic Acceleration
Digital Transformation
How the pandemic compressed years of digital adoption into months, permanently altering business operations and consumer behavior
Workforce Evolution
The acceleration of remote work, automation, and changing employee expectations about flexibility and purpose
Supply Chain Reinvention
New approaches to resilience, visibility, and agility in global supply networks following pandemic disruptions
Think Big, Start Small, Scale Fast
Jim's "Think Big, Start Small, Scale Fast" framework, highlighted in his HP Mexico keynote, provides organizations with a practical approach to innovation in an era of accelerating change. This methodology balances visionary thinking with pragmatic implementation to drive meaningful transformation.
Global Audience Reach
3,400
World Government Summit
Attendees from over 60 countries at this prestigious global conference in Dubai, UAE
3,000
IRU World Congress
Representatives from the global transportation industry at this conference in Muscat, Oman
2,000
Microsoft Canada
Senior executives and IT professionals at Microsoft's largest Canadian event in Toronto
1,100
KPMG Ireland
Professional staff at a leadership meeting focused on AI and accelerating future trends
Notable Speaking Partners
World Leaders
Shared the agenda with the Prime Ministers of France and India at the World Government Summit
Sports Legends
Presented alongside golf icons Lee Trevino and Bubba Watson at the PGA Merchandise Show
Tech Pioneers
Shared the stage with Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales at a Computer Science Corporation event
Financial Leaders
Presented with the head of the International Monetary Fund at global economic forums
Client Testimonials
The company immediately rebooked him for another event.
- Volvo/Mac Trucks after Jim's Dallas keynote
Following a successful keynote in London, the Godiva team invited him back for a deeper dive into global retail trends.
- Godiva Chocolates, demonstrating the value clients find in Jim's insights
Speaking Topics Overview
Future Trends
Exploring the accelerating pace of change and its implications for organizations and industries
Innovation Strategies
Frameworks and methodologies for fostering creativity and driving transformative change
Disruptive Technologies
Understanding the impact of AI, IoT, robotics, and other technologies reshaping industries
Leadership
Guiding organizations through transformation and uncertainty in an era of accelerating change
Growth Opportunities
Identifying emerging markets, business models, and strategies for sustainable expansion
Industry-Specific Expertise
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Healthcare
Genomic science, virtualization of healthcare, medical device connectivity, personalized medicine, AI diagnostics
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Automotive
Self-driving vehicles, electric mobility, connected cars, changing ownership models, intelligent infrastructure
3
Financial Services
AI risk management, digital banking, investment trends, emerging economic opportunities, financial technology
4
Retail
Consumer behavior shifts, store technology innovation, e-commerce evolution, brand promotion strategies
Book Jim Carroll for Your Next Event
Looking for a dynamic keynote speaker who can help your organization navigate the future? Jim Carroll brings a unique blend of insight, energy, and practical guidance to audiences worldwide. His customized presentations address the specific challenges and opportunities facing your industry in an era of accelerating change.