Chris Baréz-Brown is a best selling author and entrepreneur who is fascinated by people and what makes them tick. His aim is to teach people how to think differently in order to make their lives and businesses more energetic and technicolour. Along with writing best selling books he is also the founder of Upping Your Elvis and Talk it Out, offering workshops, talks and events to businesses to help them become more human, energetic and creative.
Chris’ work has clear rewards within the business with huge brands such as Nike, Coca-Cola, Diago, Roche, Unilever and WPP returning to his services time and again as a result of his work improving returns on investments. Chris’ impact on Unilever was so amazing that he was featured in the Harvard Business Review. Chris has authored a range of successful books such as 'Free!: Love Your Work Love Your Life', 'Wake Up!: Escaping Life on Autopilot' and 'Shine: How to Survive and Thrive at Work' which rewarded Chris with Penguin bestselling author in 2014. Chris’ work is so influential it has been covered in various publications such as the BBC, The Sunday Times and The Guardian.
Chris is a highly sought after speaker, in January 2016 Chris spoke at TEDx Utrecht and in May 2016 he spoke at the largest leadership event in the world, Leadercast where he interviewed Steve Wozniack, Apple’s co-founder. Chris is also a keen philanthropist working with The Nike Foundation which works towards helping African girls escape the poverty cycle along with being the co-founder of Street Wisdom and Executive partner to Sine4Women.
Chris can offer an after dinner speaker experience like no other being described by The Guardian as ‘a long-haired twinkly-eyed cross between Richard Branson and a wizard’. He’s a one of a kind man whose life mission is people and to deliver interactive, memorable and human presentations. Gaining a wealth of experience in innovation and leadership from around the world, Chris is a unique individual who can make you see a whole new perspective on the world. He challenged people and companies to encompass and embed a a more human and energetic culture. With a delivery style full of humour , expertise and charisma Chris has the power to bring out the potential in anyone and he leaves every audience energised and inspired.
Books
How to Have Kick-Ass Ideas: Shake Up Your Business, Shake Up Your Life
Shine: How to Survive and Thrive at Work
Free!: Love Your Work, Love Your Life
Wake Up!: Escaping a Life on Autopilot
Upping Your Elvis: Get Your Energy Right to Make Every Day Extraordinary
Chris Baréz-Brown's official speaking topics are listed below:
- Get Your Energy Right: Human's aren't designed for business
- Innovation: Learn to love creative leaps
- Leadership: What's needed here?
- Mental & Emotional Wellbeing: Go deeper, get clear
Official Feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events
Feedback from In-Person Events:
"So much big talk about transformation... Chris actually delivers it. Time and time again. part art, part gift, part crazy man. he works magic every time!" - Maria, Founder and President of the Nike Foundation
"Hiring Chris is one of the best decisions I've ever made. It turbo-charged the agency I ran at the time and the core team involved all described their week with Chris as, literally, life-changing! The resulting step-change in our creativity and culture was profound, and very quickly produced big, tangible business results in the shape of a major new business win and a record year which all felt fun and effortless. Talk about a good investment! And not only is Chris very good at what he does, but he's also one of life's good guys who I'm proud to count as a friend." - Tim, Sports & esports Business Leader & Advisor
"Since 2000, Chris has trained my teams in Europe, North America and Africa. He instills creative leadership with total passion and inspires deep culture change that focuses on trust, creativity, openness and humanity. If that sounds like life and work colliding, then you get it..." - Caroline, Co-Founder of Shine for Women LLP and MD of Tiger for a Day Ltd
"Chris is one of those authors and entrepreneurs who completely defies and confounds your expectations—in the best of ways. At many times, I think it’s fair to say that we had difficulty keeping up with him and the pace of ideas and enthusiasm. But this only confirmed the message being put across in HOW TO HAVE KICK ASS IDEAS—still the only book to have my emails to America caught in spam filters for the word ‘ASS’. In all sincerity, Chris is one of the most intelligent, energetic and fearless authors I’ve worked with in my career. Memorable not just for his attitude but his message. A joy to work with and an attitude to emulate." - Christopher, Sales & Business Development Director at Whitefox publishing services
"Chris is a one of a kind, magnetic, super-charged stud. If you have any desire to get the most out of your people, you'd be crazy not to bring Chris Barez-Brown and his team at Upping Your Elvis into your organization. His passion, creativity, business savvy, and expertise in productive creativity is tops in the world. HE IS PURE ELVIS!!! I highly highly highly recommend this cat." - Keith, Founder, Ignitor
"There's a sparkle at the heart of truly creative people, a sort of blend of charisma, energy, fun and magic. Chris not only sparkles brightly himself, but he can tell you exactly how to get some more of that sparkle for yourself. He'll change your life, if you're brave enough to let him..." - Jon, Screenwriter
"Chris understands creativity and innovation on a theoretical and human level. He brings great experience, lots of stories, and practical wisdom to clients. As a trainer he is fun, engaging, and enlightening. Working with Chris is always a good time + a productive time." - Leslie, Facilitator, Trainer, Playback Actor
"Chris is an exceptional speaker, motivator and all around guy. I've never seen anyone command an audience as well as Chris can - and it's incredible how he can help to unlock people's potential even when it's in a big group. When Chris is around, lives are transforming!" - Shelli, President & Founding Partner theideasuite.com
How to hire Chris Baréz-Brown
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