As Founder of Decanthropy, Rolston skillfully leads executive leadership teams to see challenges and opportunities uniquely. Ian combines strategic foresight, innovation, and design to help organizations and communities thrive. His Life-centered approaches reveal hidden opportunities in complex systems, inspiring bold leadership and intentional change.
Actionable Insights: Ian’s talks empower leaders and teams to identify hidden gaps, rethink standard practices, and proactively design for growth.
Inspiration & Engagement: Audiences leave energized to spearhead change, having learned how design thinking can reshape organizational culture and outcomes.
Holistic Solutions: Discover fresh ways to integrate social, spatial, and systemic design strategies—fostering genuine inclusivity and competitive edge.
Practical Takeaways: Tools, frameworks, and real-world examples that participants can implement immediately to spark positive transformation.
Global Experience: Having directed initiatives for top corporations worldwide, Ian offers broad perspectives and culturally attuned solutions.
Transformative Approach: His unique “Decanthropy” methodology transcends transactional engagements, guiding holistic transformation for lasting impact.
Engaging Storyteller: Ian’s immersive storytelling style weaves business insights, personal anecdotes, and powerful lessons that resonate with diverse audiences.
Proven Leadership: From boardrooms to the community, Ian has navigated complex challenges—equipping him with the credibility and insight to guide high-stakes conversations.
Be inspired to use design as a catalyst for meaningful change and human connection within systems, services, and spaces. Our world is complex, and navigating its uncertainty requires skill. Rolston demonstrates how design can transcend boundaries, acting as a powerful tool for resiliency, belonging, and sustainable change.
Be immersed in the concept of "WILL" to design organizational change, enhance well-being, and build stronger connections with teams, clients, and communities.
one possible at a time.
As organizations navigate the evolving landscape of work, Ian offers a transformative perspective on cultivating environments that support well-being, innovation, and productivity. He emphasizes the need for transparency, honesty, and trust in building workplace cultures where everyone feels valued and inspired to contribute. This topic resonates with companies looking to adapt and thrive in an ever-changing work environment.
As an advocate for embedding equity and empathy into the fabric of design education, Rolston’s workshops on representational design. encourage students and professionals alike to deepen their perspectives. He challenges designers to be courageous, compassionate, and intentional in creating experiences that augment one's sense of being human. As a fresh voice, his workshops and talks engage and equip audiences with tools to design the world as it should be.
TAILORED FOR YOU
Ian Rolston delivers customized and tailored keynote presentations, workshops, and training sessions on a wide variety of topics. Each presentation is unique and designed for a variety of audiences, industries, conferences, and event formats.
Ready to foster innovation, challenge the status quo, and motivate meaningful transformation, Ian Rolston is the speaker who can guide your organization toward effective and lasting change.
Book Ian Rolston today for a keynote experience that transforms perspectives and sparks actionable change.
AUDIENCES:
Annual General Meetings
Award Galas and After Dinner
Board Meetings and Strategic Advisory
Community Engagement
Executive Strategic Planning Meetings
Conferences and Summits
Corporate Audience
Youth and Career
Ian's keynotes are inspired by connecting humanity to what matters most. He transforms the creative process for individuals, organizations, and businesses, helping teams shift their thinking to reimagine new possibilities for change.
Ian combines his expertise in systems thinking, strategic intervention, and equitable design to guide organizations toward sustainable and impactful practices. Through consultations, he encourages leadership teams to innovate with clarity, passion, and consideration, ensuring their actions align with their values and goals.
Ian's workshops focus on leading with a sense of humanity to inform the design process. He guides clients in fostering systems, strategies and spaces that drive change, create moments of connection and deliver meaningful experiences.
Connect with Ian on social media for updates and insights on design-driven change and creating a better future through intentional and human-centered design.
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