Advancing Humanity Forward

Lindsay partners with purpose-driven organizations, innovative brands and Executive Leaders to deliver strategic foresight, explore radical ideas and craft strategies that advance humanity forward. 


“Lindsay’s in depth understanding of the consumer marketplace and her ability to deliver her research & insights creatively, in a way that resonates with her audience is second to none. Her foresight has proved true on numerous occasions, unlocking value, sparking innovation and giving us a leg up on the competition"

~ Susan Park, VP, Corporate Strategy, lululemon

FORESIGHT AND STRATEGY THAT DRIVES PROFIT & IMPACT

In today's fast-paced landscape, business leaders and executive teams are faced with a behemoth challenge - trying to predict the future amongst uncertainty. To stay ahead of the herd, strategic foresight is vital.

Capabilities with foresight

Billion dollar insights, laser focused takeaways

Lindsay illuminates cutting-edge topics spanning the future of consumerism, innovation, and purpose-driven strategy. Rooted in 15+ years of research, she provokes a unique understanding of key shifts underway, the human element driving them and strategic opportunities for organizations. Equip yourself with the business intelligence necessary to thrive!

Electrifying delivery that ENERGIZEs your audience

Electrify your next event and leave you audience wanting more! Intersecting logic and creativity while connecting with diverse audiences across the globe, Lindsay is a crowd favourite.

Futurist person

Powerful pairing that accelerates action

A global innovation leader, Lindsay possesses a unique skills combination - foresight and strategy. The two are like peanut butter and jelly; you can't have one without the other. Looking for visionary insights that set the table for strategic planning? Let’s chat!

Strategic foresight practices

High brow ideas that propel purpose

Business is the greatest change agent that exists, but its super powers are grossly under-utilized. Lindsay's audacious vision is a world where business is used to heal people and the planet, a perspective influenced by a deep background in wellness. Inspire your audience towards big impact that beefs up the bottom line.


HOW LINDSAY CAN SUPPORT

A Top Futurist, Global Innovator and TEDx speaker based in Seattle, Washington, Lindsay delivers impactful thought leadership, workshop sessions, virtual training and keynotes, illuminating cutting-edge topics spanning the future of consumerism, innovation, and purpose-driven strategy. Her strategic foresight is grounded in experience working with fortune 500 organizations through to think tanks and private equity funds worldwide. Services include:

Futurist keynote speaking 
Futures workshops 
Foresight training 
Strategic thinking training
Whitespacing 
Market research
Trend scanning 
Strategic planning


CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

A Top Futurist, Global Innovator, and TEDx Speaker, Lindsay is recognized as one of the sharpest foresight practitioners in the industry. She's trusted by fortune 500 brands, think tanks, private equity funds and media across a variety of industries. 

MASTER YOUR FUTURE TODAY

ABOUT LINDSAY

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Lindsay is an award-winning futurist, strategist, MBA and TEDx Speaker based on Seattle, Washington. Named a global innovation leader and Women to Watch, she works with purpose-driven brands and business leaders to deliver foresight, explore radical ideas, and craft conscious strategies that advance humanity forward. Prior to starting her strategy & foresight consultancy, Lindsay spent six years at lululemon crafting their global growth strategy, exploring new market opportunities and growing the company into the number one yoga wear player in the world. Her purpose is to create a world where business is used to regenerate people and the planet, where betterment is a means to profit, where business is wellness. Join Lindsay to unleash your organization's super powers.


FAQ

  • See our curated list on the top female futurists and foresight experts here. We also publish an overall top futurists lists annually that you can find here.

  • Yes, Lindsay tracks disruptive trends and industry developments that help organizations craft a bold vision and adaptable strategy for their relevant industry.

  • Yes, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is one of the most disruptive forces we've seen unfold in Human History; one that impacts all niches and industries. Lindsay delivers insight on the implications of AI as well as other modern technologies and tech trends influencing the future. Contact us to learn more. 

  • Lindsay's Foresight Consultancy provides actionable Strategic Foresight Consulting to world-leading organizations (Private Sector and public sector ranging from fortune 500 to innovative emerging brands. One of the leading foresight experts in the space, some of the biggest companies around the globe rely on Lindsay's foresight including Unilever, WeWork, lululemon, the LEGO Group, and more. See here for more on Lindsay’s partners.

  • Yes, strategic planning is a core service. Foresight and strategy are like peanut butter and jelly; you can't have one without the other. Impactful organizations need both. Lindsay delivers strategic planning and strategic advice. Contact Lindsay today to explore how to shape a bolder vision and brighter future for your organization.

  • Yes, Lindsay recently launched a cutting edge foresight training program designed for professionals, brand and organizations. With a collective goal of democratizing foresight in organisations and beyond, the training covers how to build a foresight competency using strategic foresight tools, insights and exercises. Looking to innovate your programming? Learn more about our strategic foresight program here.

  • Yes, Lindsay's services include working with your team to craft future scenarios that consider unforeseen risks and speculative futures, all with the goal of crafting a brighter vision. We are facing uncertain futures and challenging futures with unforeseen risks. Scenario planning can help to think through alternative outcomes and associated actions required to thrive amongst that future.

  • Yes, Lindsay's Professional Services include working with your team to craft alternative futures and bolder visions with the goal of informing short-term and long-term decisions that will allow you to reach your business goals. Considering disruptive technologies and scanning for signals is core to this process. Lindsay has a unique ability to do both. Want to work with an acclaimed expert with decades of experience influencing a positive future? Get in touch!

  • Lindsay's services include Futurist keynote speaking , Futures workshops,  Foresight training, Strategic thinking training, Strategy Workshops, Whitespacing, Market research, Trend scanning,  Strategic planning workshops, and Strategy Consulting

  • Yes - since launching her Futurist Consulting Business, Lindsay has worked with international clients around the world and does a share of international travel and travel throughout North America. 

  • The field of futurism, has come a long way since it was born in the 20th Century. The 21st Century has bred a diverse mix and broad range of professional futurists and Futurist Manifestos.

    Predictive futurists analyze current trends, scrutinizing data to make informed predictions about future trends.

    Imaginative futurists, unshackled from the chains of convention, conjure up radical future visions of tomorrow that challenge the status quo.

    Futurist Artists focus on the intersection of Futurism and Art.

    And let us not overlook the critical futurists, who examine the social and ethical implications of future scenarios, reminding us to consider the human impact amidst technological advancement.

    This scratches the surface. There are a wide range of Futurists with an array of Professional Experience -  and more popping up as the field continues to evolve. It's a professional services field ripe with opportunities for growth.

  • The term "Futurism" was coined in 1909 by Italian poet, Filippo Tommaso Marinetti. He published “Manifesto del Futurismo” (“manifesto of Futurism”) in a Paris Newspaper. Led by Marinetti, Italian Futurists celebrated technology, speed, and the modern metropolis of the Twentieth Century (Source: rem.routledge.com). Years later, the term has taken on a life of its own!

    Futurism was further fuelled by manifestos that crackled with revolutionary ideas. Words became weapons for change, wielded by the likes of Gino Severini and Luigi Figini. Severini, a veteran of military service, traded in his uniform for a paintbrush, unleashing artistic innovations that broke free from tradition. Luigi Figini, on the other hand, fearlessly blended architecture and futurism, constructing a world where form followed function in the most awe-inspiring ways.

    Not confined to canvas and sculptures, futurism eventually seeped into music and literature. Claude Debussy dared to explore futuristic sounds that transported listeners to uncharted sonic territories. And who could forget Arthur C. Clarke, the mastermind who seamlessly merged science fiction and futurist ideas, igniting our imaginations like never before? But amidst the creative fervor, futurism danced with Benito Mussolini's Fascist regime, leaving a complex legacy in its wake. 

    Futures literacy only continues to grow as society and culture evolves.

  • Futurist thinking is pivotal in shaping the agendas of influential gatherings and collaborations with organizations such as the Seattle Innovation Conference and Seattle City Club. It brings together visionary leaders, innovative thinkers, and key stakeholders from a wide variety of sectors to explore topics ranging from strategic foresight practices to creating incredible futures. By weaving futurist thinking into these events and partnerships, we ensure that discussions are not only about predicting the future but actively shaping it through equitable future scenarios, preferred futures, and sustainable innovation initiatives. This approach empowers attendees and participants with the insights and tools necessary for navigating the unpredictable future and contributing to a brighter future for communities in Seattle and beyond.

  • Lindsay's Futurist Consulting Business is deeply committed to the development of preferred futures and equitable future scenarios, employing strategic foresight methods and foresight methodology to anticipate long-term future trends. Through scenario development and the creation of futures scenarios, she guides organizations towards a sustainable and inclusive vision.

  • Absolutely. Lindsay offers Foresight Training and Workshops designed to enhance your organization's strategic foresight capabilities. With a focus on strategic foresight methods and foresight methodology, her programs prepare teams to navigate the unpredictable future and unforeseeable events with innovative tactics and a comprehensive understanding of unforeseen risks.

  • Yes, Lindsay is renowned for her inspiring keynote and virtual events that are packed with fascinating insight into consumer insights and future visions. Her approach to keynote speaking twice emphasizes the importance of disruptive thinking and innovation tactics, providing audiences with actionable strategies to seize opportunities for innovation.

  • Lindsay's foresight methodology is at the heart of her strategic foresight practices, offering a robust framework for Foresight Development. By integrating foresight training and workshops into her consultancy, she empowers organizations with the tools to build their strategic foresight capabilities, preparing them to face unseen risks and unforeseeable events with strategic foresight practices tailored to their unique needs.

  • Leveraging consumer insights is key to Lindsay's ability to forecast future visions and incredible futures. Through her foresight training and workshops, she shares her expertise in strategic foresight methods and foresight methodology, enabling organizations to harness disruptive thinking and innovation initiatives for a brighter, more sustainable future.