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Phil Hansen

Internationally-recognized Multimedia Artist, Popular "Embrace the Shake" TEDtalk, Inspiring and Interactive Speaker

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Phil Hansen

Internationally-recognized Multimedia Artist, Popular "Embrace the Shake" TEDtalk, Inspiring and Interactive Speaker

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$20,001 - $30,000

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Minnesota

Why Book

He uses his art to help attendees invent different approaches to embracing personal and professional limitations.
Phil’s ability to draw art parallels to the corporate world has lead to speaking at events such as TED main stage, the Adobe MAX Creativity Conference, World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates, and the Million Dollar Round Table
The keynote includes The collaboration art experience which is both interactive and unforgettable. Audience are absolutely stunned by its originality, value and effect.

Biography

Referred to by his fans as “the Artist for the People”, Phil Hansen is an internationally recognized multimedia artist, speaker, author and innovator — at the forefront of bringing art to a wider audience. Crashing irreverently through conventional boundaries, Phil works at the intersection of traditional art, electronic media, offbeat materials, and interactive experiences. He is most widely known for his meta-art, videos that document the creation process (sometimes even through destruction), showing millions that art is action, not just result.

Hansen’s work also extends deeply into traditional media with features on the Discovery Channel, Good Morning America, the Rachael Ray Show, Last Call with Carson Daly, Glamour and many more. His work is sought-after by many influential clients including the Grammy Awards, Disney, Skype, Mazda and the Rockefeller Foundation. For the tens of millions who have seen Phil’s art on TV and online, it’s hard to imagine that his artistic journey nearly came to an end when a tremor developed in his drawing hand.

In exploring new ways to create art, Phil discovered that by embracing his shake, limitations could become the passageway to creativity. His inspirational story was first shared on the TED stage to a standing ovation, and then shared around the world including on PBS, BBC and CCTV. Now, Phil’s ability to draw parallels to the business setting has won him followers among industry and business leaders, leading to invitations to speak at the TED2013 conference, Adobe MAX Creativity Conference, World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates, and the Million Dollar Round Table.

Programs

Embrace the Shake: Transforming Limitations into Opportunities

Success, especially in today’s fast-changing business environment, depends on our ability to make “creativity and innovation” a continuous process. Leaders want to know how their teams can rise above any challenge and succeed no matter what comes their way. Whether it’s to embrace change, overcome obstacles, sustain growth, or take your success to the next level, they want to “Embrace the Shake”.

The term “Embrace the Shake” is coined from Artist Phil Hansen’s personal story of transformation. After developing a career-ending tremor in his drawing hand, Phil embraced his “shake” both physically and metaphorically by redefining his limitation as an impetus for creativity. Phil not only restored his artistic abilities, he became a much more creative and innovative artist than ever before. Upon sharing his message on the TED stage and millions subsequently after, “Embrace the Shake” has become a motto for many businesses to approach their limitations in a new way.

Phil’s powerful message of finding creativity within limitations will inspire you to stop looking on the outside, and start looking inside yourself for resources that can transform your challenges into opportunities for success. And like Phil’s art, “Embrace the shake” isn’t just a talk, it’s an experience! Through jaw-dropping visuals and LIVE interactive art, get ready to break preconceived assumptions, activate your creative capacity, and bring fresh ways of viewing the task at hand that will culminate with success.

Are you ready to Embrace your Shake?

Learning Outcomes
Your participants will be able to:

Identify preconceived assumptions that cause us to believe obstacles have the power to limit success.
Break down resistance to limitations by recognizing their role in driving – versus stifling – creativity.
Explore ways to view problems with a fresh perspective by activating internal resources, the most important being creativity.

The Collaboration Art Experience (Included with the Keynote):
In addition to his inspiring talk, Artist Phil Hansen designs a hands-on interactive art experience that brings your audience together to create a stunning and unexpected work of art. This fun, engaging and collaborative project furthers the experience of embracing challenges through teamwork, and demonstrates the power of coming together to create something new. Client keeps the final artwork.

VIRTUAL TALK: Embrace the Shake

Limitations can drive Creativity.

Not your average virtual presentation. Phil brings you into his studio through a mixture of visuals and multi cameras (like a TV production), to make you feel like you’re in the room.

Audiences will feel inspired, engaged with Phil’s personal journey of overcoming adversity. They will learn a new create tool to help them see their own limitations in a new way. His program will help them focus on what they can do to help each other and themselves rather than look for external resources.

Whether your virtual conference is on Zoom, a live private Facebook group, or professionally hosted, Phil will genuinely connect a highly relevant message to your attendees.

What to Expect:
-Help attendees learn ways to be creative, embrace limitations, deal with change
-Inspiring, engaging, interactive
-This can be for both for large/small teams and leadership/management meetings
-The length can vary 15 minutes to 45 minutes

After hearing Phil’s talk, attendees will be able to:
-Identify preconceived assumptions that cause us to believe obstacles have the power to limit success.
-Manage change through analysis and application of systematic creativity.
-Reduce stress by turning inwards and looking at how our internal resources can solve the challenges ahead.

Books

Phil Hansen: In Process

Tattoo A Banana

When I Was

Phil Hansen Reviews

“Phil is amazing! We loved hearing his story and seeing his artwork.”

— Idaho Central Credit Union

“One of the best keynotes we have had. Everyone absolutely loved
his message. He was also one of the most easy going speakers I
have worked with in a long time. I highly recommend Phil for any
event.”

— Wolters Kluwer ELM Solutions, Inc.

“Excellent Presentation. Engaging, Intersting and the after art is totally worth the extra upgrade.”

— GAMA International

“If you’re looking for a fun and inspiring story with a very fun engagement component, then Phil is your guy! Everyone can participate and be part of the final product. The way Phil moves about the room and gets everyone involved is amazing. He got 450 of our employees to draw and engage with each other. Our team was very happy about the engagement of our team members.”

— Pinnacol Assurance

“Our audience was in total awe of his talent; completely captivated. His presentation style was genuine.”

— Connecting Point Marketing Group

“Phil Hansen’s keynote, Embrace the Shake, was a standout session at our conference. His compelling story of transforming a physical limitation into a creative force resonated deeply with our diverse audience. Phil’s message— that embracing constraints can unlock innovation—was both inspiring and profoundly relevant to those navigating the complexities of organizational management. His professionalism and adaptability ensured that his presentation was tailored to our specific audience.”

— Primex

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who is Phil Hansen and what is he known for?

Phil Hansen is an internationally recognized multimedia artist, keynote speaker, author, and innovator exclusively managed by Eagles Talent Speakers Bureau. Often called “the Artist for the People,” Phil is best known for his viral TED Talk “Embrace the Shake,” which has been viewed over 2.5 million times. After developing a career-threatening tremor in his drawing hand while studying pointillism in art school, Phil transformed his limitation into a launchpad for creativity—pioneering unconventional art techniques using materials ranging from coffee cups to live worms to thousands of individual dots. He holds a world record for the largest connect-the-dots drawing, featuring 52,901 individual dots.

2. What topics does Phil Hansen speak about?

Phil Hansen delivers keynotes on creativity, innovation, embracing limitations, overcoming adversity, change management, resilience, and team building. His signature keynote, “Embrace the Shake,” teaches audiences how to reframe obstacles as opportunities for innovation. Phil draws direct parallels between his artistic journey and the challenges professionals face in business—helping attendees develop fresh perspectives on problem-solving, adaptability, and creative thinking.

3. What makes Phil Hansen different from other keynote speakers?

What sets Phil Hansen apart is that his keynote includes an interactive Collaboration Art Experience where every attendee participates in creating a large-scale work of art together. This isn’t a passive presentation—it’s a hands-on, unforgettable team-building experience. Audience members each contribute a small piece that combines into a stunning final artwork, which the client keeps. Phil’s background as a working artist, combined with his TED main stage experience and appearances at events like the Adobe MAX Creativity Conference, World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates, and Million Dollar Round Table, makes him uniquely positioned to inspire both creativity and action.

4. What is the Collaboration Art Experience included with Phil Hansen's keynote?

The Collaboration Art Experience is an interactive component included with Phil Hansen’s keynote presentation. Phil designs a custom hands-on art project where every audience member contributes to creating a large, unexpected work of art. This engaging activity reinforces the keynote’s message about embracing challenges through teamwork and demonstrates the power of coming together to create something new. The experience is fun, memorable, and the client keeps the finished artwork as a lasting reminder of the event.

5. What are the key takeaways from a Phil Hansen keynote?

Audiences leave Phil Hansen’s presentations with a transformed perspective on limitations and creativity. His core lessons include: reframing obstacles as opportunities for innovation, embracing constraints rather than fighting them, using “systematic creativity” to break down challenges into manageable pieces, building resilience in the face of setbacks, and understanding that adaptability is the key to long-term success. Attendees gain practical tools they can apply immediately to their own professional and personal challenges.

6. What types of events and audiences does Phil Hansen speak to?

Phil Hansen speaks at corporate conferences, leadership summits, sales kickoffs, team-building retreats, innovation workshops, creative industry events, and association meetings. His past clients include Fortune 500 companies, and he has presented at prestigious events such as the TED main stage, Adobe MAX Creativity Conference, World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates, and Million Dollar Round Table. His message resonates with teams in product development, marketing, operations, healthcare, finance, technology, and any organization seeking to boost engagement and inspire creative problem-solving.

7. Does Phil Hansen customize his presentations for different industries?

Yes. Phil Hansen tailors his keynote and Collaboration Art Experience to align with each client’s goals, challenges, and audience. Whether the focus is embracing change, overcoming obstacles, sustaining growth, or taking success to the next level, Phil adapts his message and art project to resonate with specific industries and company cultures. Clients consistently praise his ability to connect his artistic journey to their unique business challenges.

8. Is Phil Hansen available for virtual keynotes and hybrid events?

Yes. Phil Hansen offers a dynamic virtual keynote experience that brings audiences into his studio through a multi-camera TV-style production. His virtual presentations include the same inspiring content and interactive Collaboration Art Experience adapted for remote participation. Phil uses tools like Slido for real-time Q&A, structuring his virtual keynotes with alternating presentation segments and audience interaction to keep attendees engaged throughout.

9. What is Phil Hansen's speaking fee?

Phil Hansen’s speaking fee varies depending on the event format, location, and specific requirements. To get an exact quote, contact Eagles Talent Speakers Bureau by calling 973-313-9800, emailing info@eaglestalent.com, or completing the “Check Availability” form on his profile page.

10. Has Phil Hansen written any books?

Yes. Phil Hansen is the author of an audiobook and guide that shares his hard-won wisdom from life as a professional creative. The book provides advice for difficult moments—creative blocks, slumps, and times when your work doesn’t resonate—along with tips on achieving the right creative mindset, building a support system, and creating art that sells. His book “Embrace the Shake” expands on the lessons from his famous TED Talk.

11. What do clients say about booking Phil Hansen?

Clients consistently describe Phil Hansen as engaging, genuine, and unforgettable. One client said, “One of the best keynotes we have had. Everyone absolutely loved his message. He was also one of the most easy going speakers I have worked with in a long time.” Another noted, “If you’re looking for a fun and inspiring story with a very fun engagement component, then Phil is your guy! He got 450 of our employees to draw and engage with each other.” Others have praised how “Our audience was in total awe of his talent; completely captivated. His presentation style was genuine.”

12. How do I book Phil Hansen for my event?

Phil Hansen is exclusively managed by Eagles Talent Speakers Bureau. To check his availability or request a quote, call 973-313-9800, email info@eaglestalent.com, or visit his speaker profile at EaglesTalent.com and complete the booking inquiry form.