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Aaron Powers is a Partner at SYLVAIN, the New York strategy and design firm, where he leads US business growth. His talks treat the feelings companies avoid as strategy: grief in The Grief of Innovation at SXSW London, shame in The Miscalibration of Shame, and giving up control in The Case for Relinquishing Your Power at Advertising Week. He has spent nearly 20 years on brand, design and advertising problems, and co-hosts its podcast, Critical Nonsense.
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Emerging topics in Impact Communications for 2025
The Miscalibration of Shame
The Grief of Innovation
Leadership in sustainability-centric governance: Guidance on achieving and maintaining sustained excellence
Reframing the 'Atomic Bomb' in the Creative Industry
The Case for Relinquishing Your Power: A Talk With BlackRock and SYLVAIN
Convert Your Team's Passion Into Radical Innovation
What events has Aaron spoken at?
6 events · 7 appearances · 2020 to 2026 · 2 countries
| Event | Year | Location | Repeat appearance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SXSW London | 2026 · 2025 | London, United KingdomLondon, UK | Invited back |
| Sustainable Brands | 2024 | ||
| C2 Montreal | 2024 | Montreal, Canada | |
| Impact Communications Institute Impact Council | 2024 | ||
| Advertising Week New York | 2021 | New York | |
| Fast Company Innovation Festival | 2020 |
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