jp nicols speaking topics - 2017

Innovation | Strategy | Leadership Innovation | Strategy | Leadership

Innovation | Strategy | Leadership

JP Nicols is a top-rated speaker and is internationally recognized as an authority on innovation, strategy and leadership.

His work has been featured in some of the industry's leading publications and events. He is a favorite keynote speaker at numerous conferences, panels and private events all over the world.

JP is also a highly-rated instructor at the Pacific Coast Banking School held at the University of Washington.

He is a regular guest host of Breaking Banks, the first global fintech podcast, now with over 2 million listeners in 72 countries.


“One of the best speakers in the industry today!”

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“The highest rated speaker we have ever had!”

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We can no longer define the competition as just other financial institutions. Digital disruption is coming from a whole new crop of competitors, that are swiftly gaining customer acceptance and market share. Learn new strategies for addressing today’s unique threats and opportunities.

Over $40 billion has been invested in fintech over the past three years, but the ‘move fast and break things’ ethos of Silicon Valley doesn’t work in a highly regulated environment. Learn how to get the best of both worlds as we innovate new ideas, yet still effectively manage risk.

Innovation has become one of the hottest topics in financial services, but what does it really mean, and how do we get there? Learn how the most innovative companies in the world create new experiences, new products and new revenue streams to stay relevant in a rapidly changing world.

Financial services companies are not bleeding edge pioneers for good reason. But how long is too long to wait to adopt new ideas and new technologies? If we wait too long can we ever catch up? Learn how to balance best practices with next practices to drive sustainable growth.

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JP is also a popular recurring guest host of Breaking Banks, the world’s first global fintech podcast and radio show. It broadcasts and livestreams every Thursday on AM 1160 WVNJ Radio, and globally on Voice America’s Business Channel.

A truly international show with more than 3 million listeners from over 100 countries, it is the #1 business show on VoiceAmerica World Talk Radio.

The podcast is also available on iTunes, Stitcher and Soundcloud.


Need something a little deeper? JP and his team can go beyond a keynote address to facilitate deeper relevance and connection to your organization’s unique situation and goals, and provide global expertise and insight to your board or senior leadership team.

Executive Briefings 1-4 Hours

Develop a deeper level of understanding of key trends and industry developments. Helps boards and executive teams frame organizational threats and opportunities and set strategic priorities.

Innovation Bootcamp 2 Days

Reframe your organization’s thinking and jump start your innovation or digital transformation program. Helps your team address new challenges with new approaches and insights, plus the tools and frameworks to get it done.

Innovation Services By the month

Gain the expertise and resources you need to supplement your internal innovation efforts. We provide the structure and framework to manage the external partnerships and trial processes to put ideas into action effectively and efficiently.