Simonne Stolzoff

Simone Stolzoff is an independent author, journalist, teacher, and speaker dedicated to reshaping how we think about work. As a former design lead at the global innovation firm IDEO, Simone's work has been featured in publications like The New York Times, The Atlantic, and National Geographic, covering the intersection of work, culture, and identity.

His first book, The Good Enough Job: Reclaiming Life from Work, questions the idea that our jobs should define us. The book became the top-selling work-life balance book of the year and has been translated into over a dozen languages.

Simone has worked with companies like Google, Airbnb, and IDEO to help them prevent burnout and promote healthy work habits. He teaches a course called "Designing Your Next Career Step," which has helped many professionals find more purpose and direction in their careers. 

At the Responsive Conference 2025, Simone will discuss a topic we all face: uncertainty. We often seek certainty and tie our identities to our jobs, hoping that making the right choices will lead to predictable outcomes. But life rarely goes as planned. Drawing from his research and insights from his upcoming book on dealing with uncertainty, set to be published in 2026, Simone will explore why uncertainty makes us uncomfortable and how we can become more resilient in an unpredictable world. The real challenge isn't just finding answers; it's learning to move forward without them.