Scott Shigeoka Keynote Speaker
- Curiosity Expert
- Author
- TED Speaker
Scott Shigeoka's Biography
Scott Shigeoka‘s work focuses on how we can strengthen our well-being and relationships, including as a Fellow at UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center and through teaching his groundbreaking courses at the University of Texas at Austin.
Scott is the author of Seek: How Curiosity Can Transform Your Life and Change the World, an Amazon Best Book of the Year, Porchlight Best Business Book winner, and a Must-Read Book by the Next Big Idea Club, selected by Malcolm Gladwell, Susan Cain, Daniel Pink, and Adam Grant. Scott has appeared on The Today Show, PBS, New York Times, NPR, BBC, Psyche, Harvard Business Review, The Guardian, and other global outlets to spread what he calls the “gospel of curiosity.”
His speaking clients include Google, Microsoft, SC Johnson, and Pixar Animation Studios, as well as universities and schools around the world. He also received a standing ovation for his TED Talk in 2024.
He’s led creative projects on curiosity and connection with David Byrne, was the host of the wildly popular series Made in America, and serves as the Head of Curiosity Cultivation for the Eames Institute. He has also launched immersive theater experiences and music festivals in the United States and Europe. Scott’s had a winding career, including a stint as a music writer for The Washington Post, as a Fulbright scholar in Iceland, working in Hollywood, and running community initiatives at the design firm IDEO.
He is also a playwright and artist, originally from Hawaii but now living in California with his partner Justin and his beloved community.
Scott Shigeoka's Speaking Topics
Curiosity Is a Bridge for Connection
Curiosity is critical to strengthening our connections to one another and building a culture of belonging. But why—and more importantly—how do we practice curiosity in an era marked by judgment and division?
In this signature keynote, Scott Shigeoka reveals why curiosity is a powerful force for connection and self-transformation, and how we can intentionally cultivate it in our day-to-day lives, relationships, schools, and workplaces.
Creating a Workplace Culture of Curiosity
Curiosity increases engagement, innovation, and well-being outcomes in workplaces. Curious leaders are also better collaborators, more creative, and more liked within and across teams.
But how do you cultivate a culture of curiosity to actually gain these benefits? In this signature keynote, Scott Shigeoka guides participants through research, stories, and practices that bring transformative curiosity into leadership and the workplace.
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