***Currently booking for mid-September 2024 and beyond***
Your Story Changes Everything
If someone asked, “Why should I trust you?” what would you say?
You could say you value honesty, but who doesn’t value honesty?
You could say your clients trust you, but who are those people? What’s their criteria for trust?
The best way to answer a question about trust is to tell a story about yourself and your values. A story that showcases who you are as a person.
That’s how people know they can trust you.
But what can you say about yourself? How do you know which parts of your life are interesting? Is it OK to be funny? Should you be vulnerable? Chris’s humorous, heartfelt talk teaches people how to share meaningfully with clients, customers, colleagues, and peers.
Key audience take-aways:
How to identify stories that illustrate your values and help people recognize they share your values
How to tell a good story about yourself, including humour and (*gulp*) vulnerability
How to find opportunities to share your story (from conversations to keynotes)
What you can expect if we work together:
Prep-calls and our own research to learn how we can best serve your audience
Prompt sharing of our simple engagement agreement, travel arrangements, and other logistics, so you aren’t waiting on us for important details
Timely responses to your emails and calls (max 24-hours)
A selection of photos, keynote summary, and personal bio, to help you promote the event
Receiving our slides and AV specs early so you can meet your deadlines
Keynotes
Chris’s keynote style is fun, engaging, and sincere. He’s a good storyteller and generous comic. You can expect laughter, warmth, insight, and a whole lot of practical content.
Suitable for: conferences, retreats, off-sites, annual kickoffs, and other corporate-type events.
Duration: 45- to 60-minutes.
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Interested in a keynote? Let’s chat.
Book a 15-minute call to discuss a keynote for your next retreat or orientation. Don’t worry, we’ll also provide a proposal you can take back to your team.
***Currently booking for mid-September 2024 and beyond***
Below are some current, popular offerings.
Your Story Changes Everything
Stories about yourself are an effective way to establish trust and build meaningful relationships with clients and colleagues. But what can you say about yourself? Which parts of your life are interesting? Is it OK to be funny? Should you be vulnerable? Chris teaches you how to tell stories using the same tools as successful TEDx speakers.
Key take-aways: storytelling, relationship development
Why People Say “No” to Good Ideas and How to Change Their Mind
Being persuasive is not about having the best reasons—it’s about making people ready to hear your reasons. Doing that requires strategy, confidence, patience, and trust. But how do you get all of that? Chris teaches you how to make your case in every professional context.
Key take-aways: fundamentals of persuasion and consensus building
Get Better at Talking to Everyone
What’s the best way to get your point across? Is jargon ever OK? What keeps people listening and makes them trust your advice? Chris gives you a toolkit for clear, effective communication that improves buy-in with people inside and outside your organization.
Key take-aways: better workplace communication
How to Talk About Your Expertise So People Want to Know More
One challenge of being a professional is talking about your expertise in ways that are compelling for non-experts. How can you make the audience feel like you’re the person to trust when a relevant problem comes across their desk? Chris teaches participants tools and strategies for talking about their expertise so that people want to know more.
Key take-aways: presentation, communication, public speaking
What to Say When Someone Asks, “So, what do you do?”
What makes this a hard question is trying to answer with a comprehensive, concise, summary of your work. The real challenge is recognizing you can’t soundbite your life, nor should you try. Crafting your “elevator pitch” is all about getting someone into a meaningful conversation about your work—and vice versa. Some of these conversations will lead, eventually, to an invitation to work together.
Key take-aways: elevator pitch, relationship development
Interactive Talks and Trainings
Say goodbye to boring, one-sided snooze-fests.
Chris regularly teaches groups of people about storytelling, communication, and connection. His teaching style is a mix of education, entertainment, and inspiration. Imagine belly laughs and gut punches, plus a whole lot of meaningful, practical content.
Suitable for: conference breakouts, retreats, small- to medium-sized teams.
Duration: 60- to 90-minutes, half-day, full-day.
Interested in a session? Let’s chat.
Book a 15-minute call to discuss group workshops for your next retreat or orientation. Don’t worry, we’ll also provide a proposal you can take back to your team.
