Give Your Audience a Breakthrough They Cannot Scroll Past
When every new tool, trend, and competing priority demands attention, important business decisions can get buried beneath constant consumption. Trapped Between The Floors turns James Feldman’s remarkable elevator experience into a practical bridge from distraction to direction. With no phone signal, no escape, and no one else to call, James confronted the assumptions shaping his business—and discovered a plan hiding in plain sight. Your audience will learn how to create that same clarity without waiting for a crisis or stepping into an elevator.
This story-driven keynote brings attendees into the confined space with James through suspense, humor, honesty, and practical strategy. He applies his 3D Thinking framework to the challenge: Define the real problem, Dig beneath the obvious causes, and Design simple solutions that create meaningful change. The session can stand alone as a keynote or extend into a breakout or workshop, giving your event a memorable experience with a useful method attendees can apply immediately. It is a strong fit for business, leadership, executive, and strategy programs seeking something more engaging than another abstract call to “think differently”—and a session that gives participants language they will continue discussing after the event.
What Attendees Take Away
- Sharper priorities: Separate meaningful business opportunities from shiny-object distractions and AI noise.
- A clearer diagnosis: Define the real problem before investing time and resources in solutions.
- Deeper insight: Dig beneath obvious symptoms to uncover the assumptions and causes influencing decisions.
- Simpler action: Design practical solutions based on insights already available within the organization.
- The Elevator Test: Use a memorable filter to identify which moves are most likely to create meaningful change.
