Colin is the author of several business books available in 45 languages including the international number one best-seller, Born to Succeed.
As a Thought-Leader his ideas have inspired millions, influenced thousands of businesses, and directly improved numerous individuals.
As an Entrepreneur he has founded enterprises in property, services, leisure, entertainment, food and retail. His company are leading advisers specialising in introducing strategic Game-Changers.
He is a former President of a NASDAQ listed company, and holds several Chairmanships.
As Professor Emeritus of Entrepreneurial Leadership he is the Creator of The Psychology of Corporate Entrepreneurship and The 1% Solution.
Motivational speaker, Colin Turner, is listed as one of The World’s Top Business Gurus, with a No. 1 World-Wide Ranking from the FT. The thought leader and practitioner is the author of 23 books published in 45 languages, including No. 1 Born To Succeed. His programs, The Psychology of Corporate Entrepreneurship, and The 1% Solution are applied by organisations and his Business Bullet is read and recommended by 5000 CEOs. He is a former President of NASDAQ Listed company; Professor Emeritus of Entrepreneurial Leadership at Theseus, now part of EDHEC; As an entrepreneur/investor he has founded enterprises in property, services, leisure, entertainment and retail. He is Chairman of Angels Den Funding, the UK leader in Angel Led investment for financing start-ups.
As Europe’s leading authority for developing Corporate Entrepreneurship his specialisms include Strategic Game-Changers and Resourceful Innovation. His recent book is A Brave New Business World 40-minute Keynote: Brave New Business World – Business success today demands Guardianship, Stewardship and Responsibility. It involves having the courage to do whatever is demanded, taking the initiative whenever it is required, applying the judgement and experience to back it up, consistently following it through and reliably getting it done. The world has changed. New realities and opportunities are refocusing business into a clearer purpose: To attract, create and retain customers that repeatedly return, refer, recommend and reinforce reputations. The No. 1 responsibility of a CEO is to introduce strategic Game-Changers that accomplish this and make profit in the process. This concise, insightful keynote supports fulfilment of that responsibility. The Keynote will share… “Simple but powerful wisdoms to become that bit better.” Paul Polman, CEO, Unilever “Insightful thoughts and courageous choices all leaders must make” Angela Ahrendts, CEO, Burberry Colin also hosts a 3-hour Strategic Executive Session: A Brave New Business World. “The No. 1 Responsibility of a CEO is to implement Strategic Game-Changers that grow the company” The session will: 1. Facilitate Strategic Game-Changer Solutions. 2. Introduce Radical Innovative Marketing. 3. Raise your Game to improve excellence. 4. Transform meetings into decisive events. 5. Explore ideas to directly improve revenue. 6. Develop Corporate Entrepreneurial Leadership. 7. Stimulate creativity with The 1% Solution. ‘A first class informative keynote, Colin really does his research.’ Michael Fleisher, President, Gartner
“Europe’s foremost teacher for success” Business Age