Meet Tim Arnold
For over two decades, Tim Arnold has empowered organizations—from Fortune 500 companies to grassroots non-profits—to navigate leadership, change, and complexity with confidence.
With a track record of training more than 300,000 leaders worldwide, his keynotes and workshops equip audiences to harness the power of “healthy tension,” unlocking next-level resilience, collaboration, and results.
Event planners consistently place their trust in Tim Arnold for several reasons:
Tim invests time to understand an organization’s goals, values, and culture, ensuring every keynote is custom and connected.
Drawing from the concepts in his bestselling books on navigating healthy tension, Tim provides audiences with practical tools to conquer complexity, not merely cope with it.
Whether in person or virtual, Tim brings energy, humor, and audience participation, making learning both memorable and impactful.
Known for his reliability and commitment, Tim works seamlessly with event teams to ensure a smooth, stress-free experience—without ego or complications.
Learn more about Tim’s approach:
Here’s a little bit more about Tim ...
Tim Arnold is a leadership development expert. He has spent over two decades helping leaders navigate complexity, build effective teams, and drive results within organizations such as the United Nations, World Vision, UPS, Allstate Insurance, and Stanford Medicine. His diverse experiences, from launching, scaling, and selling a successful for-profit business to leading a homeless shelter, have provided him with invaluable insights into the challenges and triumphs of leadership.
Tim’s keynotes and workshops are not just events; they’re transformative experiences. He skillfully combines real-world wisdom with practical tools, helping leaders from all walks of life, including Nobel laureates and Fortune 500 CEOs, embrace resilience and achieve remarkable results. His expertise is particularly focused on helping leaders harness the power of “AND” thinking in an Either/Or world—a concept central to his bestselling books, Lead with AND and The Power of Healthy Tension.
Beyond leadership development, Tim is an avid fisherman, world traveller, and really bad hockey player. His biggest accomplishments are being dad to Declan and Avryl, and husband to Becky.
Booking one of Tim’s four signature keynotes enables leaders to embrace healthy tension, manage competing values, and drive better results—beginning the moment they leave their seats.
The Power of Healthy Tension
How to overcome chronic issues and conflicting values.
*Keynotes are typically 45 to 90 minutes. They can also be adapted into a half-day workshop for deeper exploration and hands-on application.
As an event planner, you’ve got a million details to juggle and one shot to make it all land.
This toolkit is built to lighten your load—not add to it.
Whether you’ve already booked Tim or you’re just thinking about it, you’ll find everything you need right here to make your event planning smoother and your post-event feedback full of “Best Session EVER” reviews.
(And, yes, it even includes his rates!)
Each keynote is based on the principles outlined in his
best-selling books.
For event planners, Tim’s team offers discounted bulk book orders, providing attendees with valuable resources for ongoing leadership development and a lasting reminder of the event.
How It Works:
4 Simple Steps to a Standing Ovation
1. Pre-Event Call
On a Zoom call, Tim will listen closely so he can help you choose the right keynote, align on expectations, and make sure everything is tailored to your goals. From timing to tone to key messaging – he’ll fine-tune it all to match your audience and event vision.
2. Customized Content Development
Based on the call, Tim will craft a keynote that speaks your organization’s language and hits the right notes with your audience. Examples, stories, and takeaways will be dialed in to support your event goals and help you deliver major value to your attendees.
3. Seamless Event Execution
With all details confirmed, event organizers can feel confident and prepared. Tim arrives early, coordinates with AV teams, and delivers a memorable, high-energy keynote that engages participants and sparks ongoing discussion.
4. Post-Event Resources for Lasting Impact
After the keynote, attendees receive actionable follow-up tools—such as slide decks and a personal action plan—to sustain learning and foster real change beyond the event.
How It Works:
4 Simple Steps to a Standing Ovation
1. Pre-Event Call
On a Zoom call, Tim will listen closely so he can help you choose the right keynote, align on expectations, and make sure everything is tailored to your goals. From timing to tone to key messaging – he’ll fine-tune it all to match your audience and event vision.
2. Customized Content Development
Based on the call, Tim will craft a keynote that speaks your organization’s language and hits the right notes with your audience. Examples, stories, and takeaways will be dialed in to support your event goals and help you deliver major value to your attendees.
3. Seamless Event Execution
With all details confirmed, event organizers can feel confident and prepared. Tim arrives early, coordinates with AV teams, and delivers a memorable, high-energy keynote that engages participants and sparks ongoing discussion.
4. Post-Event Resources for Lasting Impact
After the keynote, attendees receive actionable follow-up tools—such as slide decks and a personal action plan—to sustain learning and foster real change beyond the event.
Donald Miller
CEO
StoryBrand
“We needed to find a way to bring some fun and energy into a large two-day event. Having Tim kick off the event was the perfect solution. He was able to get the group learning, laughing, and interacting, which set a perfect tone for the next few days.
We now have him open up all our big events and our clients love it!”
Book Tim for your next event.
Get in touch with Tim and his team today to learn more about a tailored experience for your audience.
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You don’t have to decide which keynote is best for you before you inquire. We’re happy to make suggestions after we hear about your goals. We’re excited to connect with you!
