Speaking
Invite me to give a keynote, lecture, webinar, workshop, or other presentation for your organization, conference, association, or community. I’ve spoken to audiences around the world on creativity, meaning and purpose, the challenges of the human experience, mental health and mental health reform, coaching, and the creative life.
Past Keynote Presentations
Past keynote presentations include:
- International Society for Ethical Psychology and Psychiatry Annual Conference
- International Association of Pastel Societies Convention
- Arizona State University Arts & Letters Convocation
- American Chamber of Commerce of the Czech Republic
- London Design Your Creative Life Conference
- Antwerp A Day for Creativity Conference
- Santa Fe Conference on Creative Tourism
- Jack London Writers Conference
Over the years, I’ve also presented for universities, professional associations, arts organizations, mental health organizations, writers’ conferences, coaching organizations, and creative communities around the world.
Current speaking topics include:
- The Difficult Art of Being Human — meeting the challenges of meaning, identity, choice, uncertainty, and change
- The Reenchantment of Meaning — how we can invite meaning back when life has begun to feel empty or unmoored
- The Existential Nomad — creating a life when the old maps, roles, and certainties no longer hold
- The Creative Life — what it really takes to create, persist, and flourish as a creative person
- The Future of Helping — moving beyond diagnosing and treating toward wiser, more humane ways of helping
- Rethinking Mental Health — challenging the dominant mental disorder paradigm and exploring alternatives
- Meaning and Purpose in Difficult Times — choosing what matters and living accordingly in an unsettled world
- How to Be Your Own Best Coach — developing the skills to understand yourself, make better choices, and navigate your own life
I’m also happy to design a presentation specifically for your audience. Presentations can range from a keynote or one-hour webinar to an interactive workshop, half-day or full-day program, or multi-session series.
“Thank you so much, Dr. Maisel, for your wonderful keynote! People were talking about it the whole week of the conference!”–Angie Vangalis, Director, Legacies 25th International Lettering Arts Conference
If the subjects I’ve spent my life exploring speak to the interests and needs of your organization or community, I’d be delighted to hear from you.
Please be in touch with Dr. Maisel at ericmaisel@hotmail.com to discuss your needs.