ImageThink CEO and Co-Founder
A pioneer of visual strategy, Nora is passionate about expanding peoples’ definition of creativity and believes the best way to meet the demands of business today is to take a visual approach that blends strategic thinking and creative expression.
With more than a decade of experience as a facilitator, educator, and visual strategist, Nora has led transformations for some of the world’s biggest brands. And with ImageThink’s humble back-of-the-napkin origin 11 years ago, Nora helped evolve the nascent industry of visual strategy, growing a global multimillion-dollar business in the process.
As a sought-after speaker and thought leader, Nora has inspired audiences at SXSW Interactive, WBENC, Watermark, and The Atlantic’s ‘What’s Next?’ Summit with her creative keynotes and workshops. Featured in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, INC., Entrepreneur and on the MSNBC, she leads a compelling conversation around the power of visual thinking as a catalyst for personal and organizational change. Nora’s best-selling book, Draw Your Big Idea, has inspired thousands to think visually and access their own creativity.
Keynote Speaker on Graphic Recording and Visual Leadership
Nora Herting is a recognized leader and keynote speaker in visual strategy. She has inspired audiences at major conferences including SXSW Interactive, Cannes Lions, WBENC, and The Atlantic’s ‘What’s Next?’ Summit. Nora’s dynamic keynotes and hands-on workshops reveal how visual thinking drives innovation, collaboration, and clarity in business. Her insights have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, INC., and MSNBC, cementing her reputation as an authority in creative leadership and business transformation.
Author and Expert in Visual Facilitation: Draw Your Big Idea
Nora is the author of the best-selling book, Draw Your Big Idea, which distills her experience into over 100 exercises to help individuals and teams brainstorm, refine, and execute ideas visually. Her book has empowered thousands of readers—from executives to entrepreneurs—to unlock creativity and turn vision into action.
The ImageThink Method™: Strategic Visual Communication
As founder and CEO of ImageThink, Nora pioneered the ImageThink Method™—a unique approach blending Gestalt theory, design thinking, and team dynamics. This method has become the gold standard in visual facilitation, helping Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits, and educators break down complex challenges, align teams, and create actionable strategies.
Facilitator & Business Innovator
With over a decade of experience as a facilitator and visual strategist, Nora has guided some of the world’s most influential brands through high-stakes meetings, leadership retreats, and strategic planning sessions. Under her leadership, ImageThink became the first graphic recording firm on the East Coast and has grown into a multimillion-dollar business serving clients worldwide in technology, healthcare, education, and finance.
Visual Strategist, Artist, and Educator
Nora’s background as an artist and educator informs her innovative approach to business. She holds an MFA from The Ohio State University and has taught at institutions such as Denison University, RISD, Columbia University, and Google Creative Academy. Her artwork and entrepreneurial journey have earned her multiple awards, residencies, and features in top media outlets.
Unlocking Creativity Through Visual Thinking
Whether she’s facilitating C-suite strategy sessions, capturing the essence of a conference in real time, or mentoring the next generation of visual strategists, Nora is dedicated to expanding how people define creativity and solve problems. Her commitment to the transformative power of images continues to shape the future of business, leadership, and creative collaboration.