
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Natalie Nixon
Unleashing a New Era of Human Potential
Creativity strategist and leadership advisor Natalie Nixon, PhD is “the creativity whisperer for the C-Suite” and one of the Top 50 Keynote Speakers in the World. As the founder and leader of Figure 8 Thinking, Natalie helps clients leverage creativity to more rapidly achieve business goals, spark innovation and strategize for the future of work. She has helped teams at Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs, Microsoft, Google, Meta, Salesforce and other major companies reimagine their futures and drive innovation.
Natalie will bring a thought-provoking and unique perspective to the C2HR CON stage as she draws upon her experience living in 5 countries and her background in anthropology, fashion, academia, and dance to focus on “Unleashing a New Era of Human Potential.” She is the author of “The Creativity Leap” and has published numerous articles in Inc., Fast Company, Forbes and other publications.


2025 speakers
The C2HR CON Committee has assembled a dynamic group of HR thought leaders, visionaries and innovators to expand your knowledge, reinvigorate your passion for your work, and elevate your impact.

Rebecca Alimena
Sr Manager, Exec Talent Mgmt
The Walt Disney Co.

David Crossen
SVP, HR
NBCUniversal

Jack Fong
VP, Technology
A+E Global Media

Jeannette Johnson
SVP, Enterprise Risk
Warner Bros. Discovery

Tanmay Mahonar
VP, Workforce Analytics
Paramount Global

Diana Monk
VP, Talent Development
Charter Communications

Neil Morelli, PhD
Managing Partner
Workplace Labs

Amanda Newton
Director, Enterprise Career
Comcast

Natalie Nixon, PhD
Creativity Strategist & CEO
Figure 8 Thinking

Leslie Peabody
SVP, Chief People Officer
WOW!

Abel Sun
Principal
Deloitte

Puneet Tandon
Senior Manager
Deloitte

Christiane Sentianin
VP, HR Business Partner
Disney Entertainment Television

Ravena Valentine
President, C2HR
EVP, Chief People Officer
A+E Global Media

Karaline Venezia
Chief Revenue Officer
Capacity

Veronica Vargas, PhD
Org. Effectiveness Director
Cox Communications

Deepali Vyas
Global Head, Data & AI Sector
ZRG Partners
