Paul Sloane is a leading expert in lateral thinking and innovation leadership, known for his influential books, workshops, and talks that inspire creativity and open-mindedness in organisations worldwide.

Paul Sloane keynote speaker
- AI and Lateral Thinking – Can Generative AI Boost Your Creativity and Innovation?
- Creative Selling – How Lateral Thinking Can Boost Your Sales and Marketing Success
- How to Keep Your Marketing Fresh and Innovative
- Start More Fires! – How Great Leaders Manage Risk and Empower Innovation
- The Golden Rules of Lateral Thinking in Business
- The Six Obstacles to Innovation in Your Business – and What You Can Do about Them
- Transforming Your Culture – Replacing Comfort with Agility
Paul Sloane is a recognised authority on lateral thinking and innovation leadership, drawing on a wealth of experience from roles as Marketing Director, Managing Director, VP International, and CEO of software companies. An accomplished author of over 20 books, including "The Leader’s Guide to Lateral Thinking Skills", "The Innovative Leader", and "Lateral Thinking for Every Day", Paul shares practical strategies for fostering creativity and innovation in organisations.
He’s a sought-after speaker for conferences and a skilled workshop facilitator, bringing his insights to corporate clients like Airbus, Microsoft, Nike, and Unilever. Paul also reaches a broad audience online, with more than 25,000 Udemy students and 40,000 followers on X.
His Tedx talk, "Are You Open-Minded?", has over 170,000 views, resonating with professionals and leaders globally. Paul is also a visiting lecturer at institutions including Cambridge University, Lancaster Business School, Henley Business School, and the Mumbai Institute of Technology, where he continues to shape the next generation of innovative thinkers.