Graham Norris
Organisational Psychologist
Graham is an organisational psychologist and futurist who helps companies going through change think more clearly about the future so they can realise their ambitions.
Biography
A Business Motivational Speaker Who Brings Clarity
In today’s environment of constant disruption, organisations face strategic whiplash, lurching from one urgent priority to the next while losing sight of their long-term mission. As a business motivational speaker and leadership expert, Dr Graham Norris helps organisations cut through the noise, develop foresight, and lead with confidence in times of change.
The consequences are clear: decision paralysis, wasted resources, and teams retreating into silos rather than collaborating on solutions.
Dr Graham Norris transforms how organisations navigate uncertainty. As an organisational psychologist, leadership keynote speaker and futurist, he equips decision-makers with practical frameworks that convert complexity into clarity.
His TEDx talk Be More Futurist has inspired over 50,000 viewers, and through his daily newsletter ‘The DIY Futurist’, he shows leaders how to develop foresight as a competitive advantage.
From Insight to Action
Graham's programs blend cutting-edge psychological research with actionable techniques that help audiences cut through the noise of the present. He doesn't just talk about change: He creates it, giving decision-makers at all levels the confidence to take decisive action while staying aligned with strategic goals.
The result?
Organisations that move with purpose rather than react with panic, where individuals take initiative, teams find synergies across boundaries, and leaders transform uncertainty from a threat into their greatest opportunity.
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Graham Norris helps leaders navigate uncertainty, make smarter decisions, and build organisations that are ready for the future. His keynotes tackle the challenges of leading through complexity, from building future confidence in uncertain times to cutting through the hype of AI with clear, strategic thinking. Drawing on psychology, futures thinking and practical business insight, Graham shows leaders how to turn hesitation into conviction, noise into clarity, and fragmentation into collaboration.
Making Bold Decisions in an Uncertain World
In a time of relentless change, hesitation is the biggest risk. Graham shows leaders how to use psychology and futurist tools to embrace uncertainty, think in possibilities, and craft inspiring visions that drive confident, future-ready action.
Finding Clarity in the Age of AI
Cutting through the noise around artificial intelligence, this session helps leaders separate hype from reality. Using futures thinking and historical perspective, Graham guides audiences to focus on what truly matters, identify real opportunities, and make balanced, strategic choices about AI.
Cultivating a Shared Sense of Purpose
Graham’s Vision Pyramid framework transforms fragmented teams into unified, high-performing organisations. Leaders learn how to align individual and organisational goals, foster collaboration across departments, and turn strategy into shared success.
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What do you get when you book Graham to speak?
Graham is most commonly asked to keynote, but he is happy to chair panels or interview other speakers on stage, while he is at the event. Graham is an experienced speaker with an audience of his own who is happy to work with you to help you promote your event.
This can include:
Pre-event video
Co-operation in pre-event PR and media interviews
Contributed articles for event blogs or programmes
Promotion on social media
Feedback
“Graham was thought-provoking, entertaining and took time to make what he was saying relevant to us. I definitely recommend him.”
Dominic Walters, President - Institute of Internal Communications
“Graham was a pleasure to deal with, professional, clear and concise and followed our brief, he also took the time to work with our sponsors at the event which was just fantastic and very well received. Graham was thought provoking and offered some really practical tips to our delegates.”
Caroline Cassidy, Global Executive Officer - DFK International
“Many thanks Graham, really loved your presentation. People were talking about it and the key concepts all evening.”
George Konstantinidis, CEO - EXUS Software
“His presentation was very well received by the audience and helped set the scene for the rest of the day’s agenda.”
Lisa Moyle, Chief Strategy Officer - VC Innovations
“Graham provided an excellent keynote at our CIPS Futures Conference in London and brought a thoughtful and thought-provoking way of thinking about the future.”
Matt Howell, CEO - Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply
“He has a real passion for his field which makes each speech incredibly meaningful and impactful to the audience.”
Clayton Baxter, Vice President - Tricentis
“This session not only challenged existing mindsets but also equipped professionals with powerful frameworks for embracing ambiguity and building long-term resilience. Feedback from the session was overwhelmingly positive.”
Sergio Gallego-Schmid, Senior Events Manager - The Business Continuity Institute
“Graham, I just wanted to thank you from all the team yesterday. It was great to see them so inspired and motivated to want to make change.”
Charmaine Jackson, Head of Training - Ardens Healthcare Informatics
