Cecily Sommers is an inspirational futurist, best known as the former Founder and President of The Push Institute. With over 20 years of professional experience identifying growth opportunities that develop business strategies and fill innovation pipelines, her work has been recognised by numerous accolades throughout her career, including being included as one of the ‘World’s Top 50 Female Futurists’. Admired for her overcoming obstacles for globally renowned organisations in both B2B and B2C industries, her true passion lies in educating business leaders to develop a futuristic mindset. When looking to inspire business leaders, or to educate employees on the importance of resilience in the ever-changing workplace, do not hesitate to hire Cecily today.
After graduating from Northwestern Health Sciences University, Cecily began working as a Business Futurist. Keen to begin her entrepreneurial career, she became the Founder and President of The Push Institute, a think tank for change, in 2000 and spent over 11 years managing research and collaborative projects on issues affecting the future. Gaining a highly respected reputation throughout the industry, Cecily was selected to become a Futurist-in-Residence at THINKTOPIA before becoming the proud Director of Future Studies at Bluedog Design, LLC. Passionate that a future vision sharpens the strategies put in place by organisations, Cecily has become a popular choice when looking for a futurist to attend your events.
An inspiration to audiences of all ages and backgrounds, Cecily has been selected to become a member of numerous advisory boards over recent years, including for Northrop Concerts and Lectures at the University of Minnesota, the Minnesota World's Fair, and the University of Houston. Utilising her futurism expertise to educate both students and industry professionals, her work is transforming the industry as we know it and is allowing organisations to prepare for seismic shifts in the corporate industry. Described as a ‘ChangeMaker’ by Merle Minda, the former SVP at Fleishman-Hillard, Cecily is celebrated for making her guidance not only visionary but practical to implement.
A leading authority in her field, Cecily Sommers is now highly sought-after to attend speaking engagements internationally. Passionate about supporting organisations globally, she has become a popular speaker for large-scale companies such as Accenture, Google, and American Express. Alongside her entrepreneurial and speaking career, Cecily released her debut publication ‘Think Like a Futurist’ in 2012. Having been listed on the Forbes ‘World’s Top 50 Female Futurists’ list, and Fast Company’s ‘Fast 50 Reader’s Favourite’, Cecily is the perfect addition to events of all kinds internationally.
Books
Think Like a Futurist: Know What Changes, What Doesn't, and What's Next
How to hire Cecily Sommers
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Cecily Sommers' official speaking topics are listed below:
- Fit for Change: 4 Simple Steps to Everyday, Everyone Innovation
- The Art of Reinvention: Knowing What to Do When You Don't Know What to Do
- Think Like a Futurist: What Changes, What Doesn't and What's Next
- The New Role of Retail
- Bright Spots and White Spaces: Finding Opportunity in an Era of Creative Destruction
- 2018 - Adjunct Professor at the University of Houston
- 2013 - Advisory Board Member at the Minnesota World's Fair
- 2013 - Advisory Board Member at Northrop Concerts and Lectures, University of Minnesota
- 2010 - Director of Future Studies at Bluedog Design, LLC
- 2008 - Futurist-in-Residence at THINKTOPIA®
- 2000 - Founder and President of The Push Institute
- 1998 - Business Futurist at Wherefore Co.
