Curiosity Expert, Speaker & Award-Winning Author

Scott Shigeoka

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1M+ TED Views

· 100K+ Live Audience

· 100+ Media Appearances

· 500+ Keynotes Worldwide

· 1M+ TED Views · 100K+ Live Audience · 100+ Media Appearances · 500+ Keynotes Worldwide ·

SCOTT’S WORK FOCUSES ON

Curiosity as a Catalyst for Connection and Leadership

From TED stages to global brands and universities, Scott delivers science-backed keynotes about how curiosity builds trust, bridges differences, and unlocks innovation.

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1M+ TED Views

· 100K+ Live Audience

· 100+ Media Appearances

· 500+ Keynotes Worldwide

· 1M+ TED Views · 100K+ Live Audience · 100+ Media Appearances · 500+ Keynotes Worldwide ·

Translating the Science of Curiosity Into Practice

Scott equips organizations and institutions with practical tools for navigating uncertainty, building belonging, and leading positive change.

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SCOTT’S MISSION

To make curiosity a daily practice that strengthens relationships, deepens well-being, and transforms how we work and live.

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TESTIMONIALS

What People Are Saying

“
Our leaders gained so many practical ideas to fuel their curiosity and creativity.”

— Jamie Woolf, Director of Culture | Pixar

“
Scott delivered exactly what we hoped for. Our global leadership team was fully engaged.”

— Chris Demuth, CPO | Miller Knoll

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Our teams walked away inspired by the example of what it looks like to lead in today’s world.”

— Shoshana Berger, Head of Content | Notion

Connection

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· Empowering

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SCOTT’S MISSION

Seek, Scott’s Debut Book on the Power of Curiosity

A human invitation to live with deeper curiosity to help us strengthen relationships, bridge divides, and move through the world with more openness. Translated into several languages and a winner of the Amazon Best Books Award.