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Kyle Scheele

Creativity Catalyst • Author • Viral Storyteller

Inspiring Bold Thinking, Breakthrough Ideas & Human Connection

Kyle Scheele is the rare keynote speaker who blends unforgettable storytelling with actionable insights that shift how people think, work, and lead. His high-energy delivery, crowd-moving humor, and emotionally resonant narratives make his sessions both memorable and meaningful. Kyle doesn’t just inspire—he equips audiences with practical tools for creativity, innovation, and mindset transformation that they can immediately put into action.

What sets Kyle apart is his ability to take wild, innovative projects—like a Viking funeral for 21,000 written regrets or a fake marathon that went viral—and translate them into powerful lessons about human potential, bold thinking, and stepping into your next chapter. His work has reached hundreds of millions of people across social platforms, and he brings that same sense of possibility, imagination, and momentum onto every stage.

For organizations navigating change, growth, or new strategic goals, Kyle helps teams see constraints differently, collaborate more effectively, and reconnect with purpose. He is a catalyst for energy, engagement, and belief—exactly what teams need in challenging markets or fast-moving environments. Whether opening a conference, closing with impact, or elevating a leadership summit, Kyle leaves audiences inspired, aligned, and ready to take bold action.

Top Reasons to Book Kyle Scheele

Transformative Message

  • Helps audiences rethink limiting beliefs and embrace bold, empowered narratives.

  • Teaches practical frameworks for creativity, innovation, and problem-solving.

  • Connects mindset to action so people walk away energized and equipped.

Unforgettable Storytelling

  • Viral stunts and creative projects make his lessons deeply memorable.

  • Blends humor, emotion, and insight for high-impact engagement.

  • Stories resonate across demographics—leaders, advisors, teams, and clients.

Massive Reach & Cultural Relevance

  • 200M+ views across social channels; widely recognized content creator.

  • Featured on Good Morning America, Today, NPR, BuzzFeed, and more.

  • Brings fresh, modern energy ideal for today’s workforce and expectations.

High Customization for Your Audience

  • Tailors content to leadership, advisors, wholesalers, sales teams, or clients.

  • Integrates organizational goals, themes, and outcomes into the keynote.

  • Perfect fit for events focused on purpose, performance, or breakthrough thinking.

Ideal for Conferences & Kickoffs

  • Exceptional opening keynote to energize the room.

  • Powerful closing keynote to send people out inspired and ready to act.

  • Equally strong for leadership retreats, offsites, recognition events, or sales meetings.

  • Becoming an Idea Factory: Unlocking Creativity & Innovation
  • THINKING INSIDE THE BOX – How tough times fuel true creativity and innovation
  • IT ONLY TAKES ONE – Rediscovering the power of individuals to drive meaningful change

“Where do good ideas come from? In my experience, it’s a painful process of trial and error, clarity and confusion. So, why not just skip all that and let Kyle Scheele – the patron saint of crazy ideas -guide you and your team on an adventure filled with bold ideas and creative discoveries.”
—Hugh Weber, CEO The Great Discontent

“Kyle was MAGNIFICENT! He rated off the charts in the post conference surveys. He was entertaining. Enlightening. Engaging. He used just the right touch of humor to deliver a strong message that everyone could comprehend about the importance of creativity and innovation by managers”
-Anthony Hebron, VP of Marketing & Communications Illinois REALTORS®

“First let me say—BOOK HIM—It’s not easy to hold the attention of 8500+ students and guests in an arena, but Kyle had our members from the moment he stepped on the stage.”
-Keith Dietzschold, Executive Secretary Missouri FFA

A Partial List of Kyle’s Clients

  • Deloitte

  • Illinois REALTORS®

  • Missouri FFA

  • Kum & Go

  • Chick-fil-A

  • Michigan Recreation & Park Association

  • Con Edison

  • CooperVision

  • Maryland Multi-Housing Association

  • Philly SHRM

  • National Association of College & University Food Services

  • National Electrical Contractors Association

  • American Hospital Association

  • Rytech Inc.

  • Christie’s International Real Estate

Kyle Scheele – Notable Projects

The Viking Funeral Project
– Collected 21,000+ written regrets from people around the world and burned them inside a giant cardboard Viking ship.

The Scheele Meale (Kum & Go Collaboration)
– A viral TikTok campaign that turned into a real convenience-store meal, generating massive online engagement.

The Fake Marathon
– Created a spoof marathon event that went viral and attracted 34,477+ participants worldwide.

Cardboard Time Machine
– A creative storytelling project built as a full-size “time machine” installation to explore childhood imagination and nostalgia.

Million Followers in 24 Hours
– A viral TikTok experiment that gained over 1 million followers in roughly 25 hours.

The Regret Laminator
– A humorous social-media series where Kyle “laminated” people’s regrets as a creative reframing exercise.

The Shredder Project
– A stunt where people submitted things they wanted to let go of emotionally—Kyle shredded them live for comedic and cathartic effect.

Who Would You Be Without Your Story?
– A narrative-driven identity project encouraging people to rewrite the stories they tell themselves.

Massive Cardboard Sculptures Series
– Built numerous oversized cardboard art installations used in talks, videos, and public events.

The Encouragement Project
– A movement encouraging people to send messages of encouragement to strangers and communities.

Kyle Scheele Speaker Demo Reel

Center Stage! Kyle Scheele

Every Idea Needs a Bodyguard – Kyle Scheele

A Pizza with Everything on It

How to Host a Viking Funeral: The Case for Burning Your Regrets, Chasing Your Crazy Ideas, and Becoming the Person You’re Meant to Be

 

Travels From:  Missouri
City: Springfield
$20,001 to $30,000

Biography

Kyle Scheele is an acclaimed keynote speaker, author, and creative powerhouse whose work has inspired millions around the world. Known as “the patron saint of crazy ideas,” Kyle has built a career on transforming out-of-the-box creativity into unforgettable lessons on innovation, resilience, and human potential. His viral projects—from a Viking funeral for 21,000 handwritten regrets to a nationwide “fake marathon” that raised over $40,000 for charity—have generated hundreds of millions of views and sparked meaningful conversations across industries.

A master storyteller, Kyle combines humor, heart, and high-energy delivery to challenge audiences to rethink what’s possible. His signature message encourages people to break out of limiting narratives, embrace bold ideas, and take meaningful action—even in the face of constraints. Kyle believes creativity is not a talent reserved for a select few, but a skill that can be learned, practiced, and used to drive change in business and in life.

Kyle’s work has been featured on Good Morning America, The Today Show, NPR, BuzzFeed, and numerous other outlets. He has spoken to hundreds of thousands of leaders, advisors, educators, entrepreneurs, and corporate teams, helping them reimagine their capacity to solve problems, generate innovative ideas, and create meaningful impact.

Whether he’s discussing the power of a single moment of encouragement (“It Only Takes One”), how to build an “idea factory” inside your organization, or why constraints can unlock your team’s most creative thinking, Kyle’s message is universal, actionable, and unforgettable.

A nationally recognized author and creator, Kyle has built multiple viral storytelling campaigns and garnered a massive digital following for his inventive, humorous, and heartfelt videos. His mission is simple: to help people see themselves not as who they’ve been, but as who they could become.

Kyle Scheele lives in Springfield, Missouri, and travels worldwide delivering transformative keynote experiences that leave audiences energized, challenged, and equipped to take bold action.

Presentations

If there’s one belief that is holding you back from getting the most out of your team, it’s this one: some people are creative, and some people aren’t. That belief is based on outdated ideas about what creativity means, where it comes from, and who gets to harness it.

The truth is, creativity is a skill like any other: it can be learned.

In the same way that we teach employees how to track expenses, process invoices, and jiggle the lock just right to get into the supply closet, we can teach them how to be more creative, how to have better ideas, and how to build a culture where innovation is a natural byproduct.

In this talk, Kyle will:

  • Inspire audience members to harness their own capacity for creativity and innovation.
  • Give practical tips for how to get more (and better!) ideas out of yourself and your team.
  • Share the 5 things that every idea needs.
  • Help you avoid common idea-killers in your organization.

We’ve all said it: ‘If only I had ________, then I could do __________.’ We’re convinced that the only thing standing between us and our best work is more money, more time, more resources, more buy-in, a better team, a better boss, a better piece of software… the list goes on. But the truth is, real creative work thrives within constraints. True creative work exists in the gap between what you have and what you think you need.”

In this talk, Kyle will:

  • Show how constraints are the breeding ground for creativity.
  • Identify the difference between constructive constraint and restrictive constraint.
  • Help you reframe the constraints in your organization and find the solutions you’ve been searching for.
  • Walk through tools and exercises to break through creative blocks.

The first time Kyle Scheele thought about taking his own life, he was in second grade. He was alone, without a friend, and he thought the world would be better off without him.

Then a new kid showed up and Kyle learned an important truth: it only takes one person to make you feel like you matter.

As time went on, Kyle learned more:

  • It only takes one person to make you feel like you matter, and it only takes one person to make you feel like you don’t.
  • It only takes one person to lift someone up, and it only takes one person to tear someone down.
  • It only takes one person to make someone’s day, and it only takes one person to ruin someone’s day.

In time, he learned that almost all of the most meaningful things in life – the things that truly matter, that truly last –
are done by one person.

In this talk, Kyle will:

  • Share the story of his own mental health journey and the people who helped him along the way.
  • Show audience members that they are not alone in their struggles, nor are they defined by them.
  • Remind audience members of the power they have to make an impact on the people around them.
  • Share practical tips for making a positive difference in the lives of others.

 

 

Areas of expertise

  • Creativity & Innovation
    Helping individuals and teams unlock fresh thinking, generate better ideas, and build a culture of innovation.

  • Thinking Inside the Box
    Using constraints, challenges, and limited resources to drive breakthrough solutions and performance.

  • Mindset & Personal Transformation
    Rewriting limiting narratives, building confidence, and empowering people to take bold action.

  • Storytelling & Influence
    Teaching how narrative shapes identity, performance, leadership, and connection with others.

  • Leadership & Culture Building
    Inspiring leaders to create environments where creativity, courage, and collaboration thrive.

  • Resilience & Mental Well-Being
    Using personal stories and humor to help audiences navigate struggle, uncertainty, and change.

  • Innovation Under Pressure
    Turning adversity, tight timelines, and imperfect environments into catalysts for results.

  • Human Connection & Impact
    Reinforcing the power of one voice, one idea, or one action to create meaningful change.

  • High-Energy Engagement
    Delivering entertaining, memorable keynote experiences that shift attitudes and spark action

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