Todd Henry

Todd Henry is a highly accomplished author and speaker in the areas of thriving and creativity. He has delivered keynotes and workshops for some of the world’s leading organizations and has spoken at conferences and events around the globe. He is the author, narrator, or publisher of over 20 books and resources including; The Accidental Creative, Die Empty, Herding Tigers, Louder Than Words and The Motivation Code, as well as a contributor to leading publications including Harvard Business Review and The Huffington Post.

As a creative consultant and speaker, Henry helps creative firms, tech companies, professional services organizations, and universities develop better structures and processes that foster creative courage and relentless innovation. As the Founder and CEO of Accidental Creative, he has worked with some of the world’s largest and most respected firms to help them increase their creativity and accelerate their results.

In his popular podcast, The Accidental Creative, Henry has interviewed hundreds of top thinkers in the creative space. Through his writings and talks, he provides practical advice for overcoming the fear and uncertainty that can limit anyone’s creative potential. In addition to the podcast, he offers courses, resources, book summaries, and articles packed into The Accidental Creative Resource Library.

Henry's books have been featured in major media outlets including The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Forbes and Wired, and have been recognized by publishing industry icons such as Seth Godin, Malcolm Gladwell, and Arianna Huffington. All of his books explore topics such as creativity, resilience, and productivity, with a focus on staying creative in an always-on, always-competitive work environment.

Henry’s first and best-selling book, The Accidental Creative: How To Be Brilliant At A Moment’s Notice, became an instant classic in the creative field and has been praised by publishers for its approachable yet solid advice about forming a sustainable creative practice. The book outlines Henry’s practices for staying inspired, motivated, and producing work that stands out from the crowd.

In Die Empty: Unleash Your Best Work Every Day, Henry encourages readers to resist the common pitfalls that can inhibit their ability to produce great work. The book is about identifying and leveraging your unique gifts and talents to make a lasting impact in your career and life.

Herding Tigers: Be the Leader That Creative People Need, takes readers behind the scenes of leading highly creative teams. The book reveals the psychology and practical strategies successful leaders have used to create inspiring workplace cultures.

Louder Than Words: Harness the Power of Your Authentic Voice, is a primer on how individuals can effectively communicate their ideas in today’s competitive world. Henry provides some of the time-tested techniques and strategies used by top communicators to craft powerful messages with resonance and impact.

The Motivation Code: The Three Things You Need To Know To Spark Your Talent, Increase Your Performance, and Reach Your Goals, dives into the practical tactics and strategies used by top performers to keep motivated and engaged in their work.

Whether you are a freelancer, agency leader, startup founder, corporate executive, or student, Henry's revered books will offer you valuable insight into how to stay creative, productive and motivated. They will help guide you as you strive to develop unique ideas and projects that will help define your career and life.