Disruptive Thinking

Unlock your creative edge

Kirk Vallis

Break the echo chamber
Master mental modes
Cultivate everyday disruption

Tuesday 10 March 2026 | 9:30 am
Zoom
1h 30mins

In order to fully participate in this virtual event, you will need a Zoom account, a webcam and microphone.

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About Disruptive Thinking

In a world rich with knowledge and technology, the real differentiator is imagination.

This fun and interactive session with Google’s in-house innovation expert, Kirk Vallis, will show you how to harness today’s most in-demand skill - creativity. Kirk will show you how to navigate disruption and enhance your daily impact with these strategies:

Break the Echo Chamber: Learn to challenge conventional thinking and spot opportunities others miss.

Master Mental Modes: Effectively switch between expansive 'Possibility' thinking and sharp 'Judgement'.

Cultivate Everyday Disruption: Foster a mindset and gain practical tools for continuous innovation.

You will leave with increased confidence and urgency to integrate innovative thinking into your role. Discover how to shape the future, outthink the competition and stay ahead of the curve at this event.

About Kirk Vallis

Kirk Vallis is a highly sought-after creative leader, coach, and innovation expert, renowned for helping top-tier organisations and individuals achieve elite performance through creative problem-solving. As a leader at Google, he designed and built the celebrated 'Magic Academy' programme, embedding creativity as a vital skill for Googlers.

Externally, Kirk is a trusted advisor to global businesses like Adidas and ING, and works with elite sports teams, including England Rugby and national Olympic programmes, helping them outthink the competition. He has lectured at leading institutions such as Wharton and Stanford, equipping senior executives with tools to unlock creative potential. Kirk’s unique ability to transform thinking makes him an impactful and brilliant force in driving success.

Huge thanks for yesterday's session, I’m still buzzing from it and reflecting on how impactful it was for a virtual event.

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