Empowering Creativity for Problem-Solving

Helping People, Teams and Organizations Drive Innovation and Achieve Objectives

Where Creativity Meets Impact.

Empowering individuals, teams, and organizations to unlock creativity, solve the right problems, and drive innovation through proven tools, processes, and actionable solutions.

Workshops

Interactive, skill-building sessions that cover everything from Building Creative Confidence to mastering Design Thinking and Generative AI.

Idea Labs

A turnkey solution for creating innovation ecosystems in your organization or institution. From setup to sustainability to foster a culture of creativity.

Assessment

Start your journey by understanding your baseline creativity. Measure your creative confidence, get actionable insights for growth.

“Inactivity is the Enemy of Innovation.”

The Idea Guy®

Why Choose The Idea Guy?

Empower individuals, teams, and organizations to unlock creativity, solve the right problems, and drive measurable innovation with proven tools and actionable solutions.

Real Results, Real Impact: Success Stories That Inspire

Discover how individuals, teams, and organizations transformed creativity into meaningful outcomes—and see what’s possible for you.

Engaging, Skill-Building, and Impactful

Workshops That Spark Creativity and Deliver Results.

Workshops combine hands-on learning, team collaboration, and fun to build essential skills and inspire action. Perfect for defining challenges and fostering creativity.

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People in a conference room participating in a workshop using laptops and viewing a presentation.

Turn Research and Ideas Into Impact

The Innovation Funnel: From Vision to Reality

A proven framework—IDENTIFY, LEARN, WORK, DEVELOP, PRESENT, SYNTHESIZE—helps teams and organizations generate, refine, and implement impactful ideas. Whether you’re solving complex challenges or launching new initiatives, the Innovation Funnel ensures success at every step.

Empowering All Voices to Create Impact

Creativity thrives in diverse environments where every voice is valued. By embracing equity and fostering inclusion, we empower individuals from all backgrounds to contribute, collaborate, and innovate. Together, we create meaningful solutions that reflect the strength of our shared experiences.

San Diego Business Journal’s Innovation Advice Columnist

Each column tackles real business challenges—submitted by readers like you—and offers practical insights for leaders ready to think differently and lead confidently.

Latest Posts

  • What’s Your Problem? #6

    Dear Idea Guy, I’ve been running my company for over 30 years. I’ve sat through more Vistage meetings than I can count; shared war stories, celebrated wins, weathered downturns. And

  • What’s Your Problem? #5

    Dear Idea Guy, Our executive team is under pressure to “do something with AI,” but no one agrees on what that means. Some see it as the next big thing,

  • What’s Your Problem? #4

    We know defining the right problem is essential to designing a successful solution. How do we know we’ve identified the true root problem, rather than symptoms?