Christian Horner
Former Team Principal & CEO, Red Bull Racing | 8x Formula 1 World Champion | CBE for Services to Motorsport | Founder, Arden International | Leadership & High-Performance Strategy
Founder & CEO of Not Impossible Labs | Award-Winning Producer & Social Innovator | Author of Not Impossible | WIRED "Agent of Change"
Speaker Mick Ebeling is an award-winning producer, filmmaker, and social innovator who proves that nothing is truly impossible. As founder and CEO of Not Impossible Labs, he builds technology that restores sight, voice, movement, and dignity to people the world had overlooked. Guided by his mantra 'commit, then figure it out,' he turns audacious ideas into reality and shows senior audiences how purpose can fuel innovation, engagement, and lasting impact.
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Innovation speaker Mick Ebeling is an award-winning producer, filmmaker, and social innovator who has built a career on a single, defiant belief: that nothing is truly impossible. As founder and CEO of Not Impossible Labs, a social innovation lab and production company, he brings together inventors, makers, and dreamers to create technology that restores accessibility, dignity, and independence to people the world had written off.
Guided by his mantra “commit, then figure it out,” Ebeling has led a series of projects that sound like science fiction until they happen. The EyeWriter let a paralyzed graffiti artist draw again using only his eyes. Project Daniel brought 3D-printed prosthetic arms to children who had lost limbs in Sudan. Don’s Voice gave an ALS patient his words back after fifteen years of silence. Music: Not Impossible created wearable technology that lets deaf and hearing audiences feel music together.
Beyond his humanitarian work, Ebeling partners with Fortune 500 companies to push the boundaries of what their teams believe is achievable, using storytelling to turn innovation into a force for good. His philosophy, “Help One. Help Many.,” has moved audiences across the globe to act. His book, Not Impossible: The Art and Joy of Doing What Couldn’t Be Done, chronicles that journey, and his work has earned recognition as one of WIRED’s “Agents of Change” along with multiple SXSW and Tribeca innovation awards.
On stage, speaker Mick Ebeling combines the heart of a storyteller with the urgency of a builder, challenging audiences to see obstacles as invitations rather than dead ends. He makes the case that purpose and creativity, working together, can solve problems everyone else has given up on.
As a speaker, Mick Ebeling leaves audiences genuinely changed, convinced that the word “impossible” is only ever temporary and armed with the mindset to prove it in their own work.
Since launching The EyeWriter and the Not Impossible Foundation, Mick Ebeling has been on a mission to explore the true meaning of "impossible." He reminds audiences that nearly every modern innovation—synthetic fabrics, smartphones, digital watches, cars, and computers—was once dismissed as unattainable. Yet, when creativity meets determination, what once seemed impossible becomes the foundation of progress.
In this inspiring talk, Mick unpacks the psychology behind the word "impossible" and how it influences the way teams and organizations think, act, and innovate. By challenging limiting beliefs and reframing obstacles as opportunities, he reveals how leaders and employees alike can unlock their creative potential. Mick also shares practical insights on transforming the fear of failure into the fuel for innovation, showing that true breakthroughs happen when we dare to believe that "impossible" is only temporary.
Audiences Will Learn:
- How the perception of "impossible" shapes behavior and decision-making within organizations.
- Proven strategies and cultural practices that help companies build purpose-driven teams—where every employee feels connected to a larger mission that benefits both the organization and society.
Imagine the possibilities if every employee within an organization felt deeply connected to a shared sense of purpose. When purpose drives action, companies don't just improve recruitment or retention—they ignite a movement that benefits both the business and society as a whole. In this powerful talk, Mick Ebeling explores how cultivating a Culture of Purpose and Impact transforms the way organizations operate. He shows how aligning individual motivation with collective goals directly enhances profitability, productivity, innovation, and engagement.
By sharing real-world examples and actionable insights, Mick demonstrates how leaders can activate their workforce to think beyond job titles and toward meaningful contribution. He highlights how a clear sense of purpose not only strengthens company culture but also sparks creativity, collaboration, and long-term success.
Audiences Will Learn:
- Why fostering a sense of purpose among employees goes far beyond traditional measures of satisfaction or engagement.
- How to identify, nurture, and collaborate with individuals who naturally bring high-impact, purpose-driven energy to their teams.
What happens when a Hollywood producer, a New York professor, a fine artist, and a hacker with a criminal record come together? They create a revolutionary device that allows a paralyzed artist to draw using only his eyes. This remarkable story illustrates that true innovation often comes from the most unexpected collaborations.
In this inspiring talk, Mick Ebeling explores the power of diverse perspectives and the extraordinary outcomes that emerge when creativity meets collaboration. He reveals the essential tools for becoming an exceptional collaborator and explains how to identify the traits of people who can elevate your next big idea. Through real-world examples from his groundbreaking work at Not Impossible Labs, Mick demonstrates how openness, empathy, and shared purpose can transform challenges into opportunities.
Audiences Will Learn:
- The impact of bringing together diverse backgrounds, skills, and mindsets to fuel creativity and innovation.
- How to overcome common collaboration barriers, including conflicting opinions, communication gaps, and coordination challenges.
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