I’m Chris 👋 Speaker | Founder | Trainer
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Keynote Talks
Make Your Data Sing as Story
You’ve seen a lot of data storytelling content out there, but you’ve seen nothing like this:
Using the latest discoveries from psychology combined with Chris’ background as a film composer, you will get a science-backed, shockingly FUN keynote on how to communicate data insights the right way.
- With a smattering of live music
- A dash of storytelling
- And a whole heap of data presentation best practices…
Your team will never forget why data + music = story, and the exact 3 steps they need to take to influence organizational decision-making.
Why Most Data Presentations Flop
We’ve all sat through horrible slides overloaded with data and comically complicated graphs.
That’s a shame – because think about all the executive trust lost, all the company time and money wasted on poor presentations.
But it’s not the speakers’ fault. Data visualization and presentation aren’t often part of professional development.
Let’s change that.
In this keynote chock full of wackily wonderful business case studies, your team will learn the science and psychology behind effective data visualization and how to make sure their data presentations never miss the mark.
Use AI to Make Better Presentations
Everyone wants to use AI. But most companies don’t know this keynote secret:
AI helps with soft skills too
Imagine if your team didn’t just use AI to draft emails and spit out code. What if they could use it to:
- Generate slides and data visualizations within minutes
- AND present to non-technical audiences well
- AND persuade leadership to take action
- …And what if all that was actually good?
In this interactive, hilarious live demo keynote your team will learn how generative AI can make them great presenters and storytellers, all with an easy 5 step prompting framework.
Testimonial Samples
John Hogue
The first was a workshop to help other speakers at the event give better talks, something that is notoriously hard for data and analytics folks...As a seasoned public speaker, even I found that I had several points to take away and immediately put to use in my future talks.
The second presentation was to the general audience of the conference to help them become better data storytellers. This talk was both highly anticipated (we had it in our biggest room) as well as well attended. MinneAnalytics surveys attendees after the conference and Christopher's talk was mentioned several times as a crowd favorite.
I'd highly recommend Christopher to level up your speaking and presentation game whether with a small or large audience. He clearly tailors his content to deliver exactly what they need!"
Lisa Gormley
His thorough preparation and extensive knowledge of the subject matter were evident throughout the presentation. Christopher effortlessly engaged the audience by incorporating a personal story, making the talk more relatable. Regular interaction with the audience, including asking for input and incorporating humor, created an engaging and enjoyable atmosphere.
What impressed me the most was Christopher's ability to connect with attendees and maintain their interest from start to finish. His engaging style and captivating delivery kept everyone fully engaged. It was clear that he understood the audience's needs and tailored his presentation accordingly."
Trent Russell
Pablo Camacho
Randi Inniss
We left the workshop with a renewed sense of purpose and a clearer understanding of how to effectively present data and tell compelling stories. Christopher's expertise and passion for data communication made the session invaluable for everyone who attended.
We are immensely grateful to Christopher for sharing his knowledge and for helping us enhance our professional skills. His contribution to our event was not only educational but also deeply inspiring. Thank you, Christopher, for an unforgettable experience!"
Erik Bauch
Recognizing the challenges my team faced and other parts of the org in this area, we invited Chris to our company onsite to conduct a seminar. The two-hour session was an outstanding success, with participants showing great engagement and enthusiasm throughout. Chris's passion for the subject shone through in his well-structured talk teaching. His ability to break down complex concepts around data story telling but also providing hands-on, practical tips left a lasting impact on the team.
Since then, I have had the opportunity to work with Chris on another occasion, and I am confident that we will invite him back in the future, as many members of my team have expressed a keen interest in learning more from this talented and knowledgeable speaker."
FAQs
More Information
I have a question not listed. How do I ask?
I love meeting new people and I hate pushy sales. If you’re interested in a casual chat or just have a passing question, reach out to me via email and I’ll see how I can best be of help. What I’ll guarantee is no AI, no sales, no agenda (unless you request one). Just good old-fashioned genuine conversation.
For more information about how we can work together, email me at: [email protected]
What makes you different?
Organizations reach out to me because my presentations are different:
1. They’re fun! Training is often a boring mandatory assignment for employees. Why not make it fun for them to learn so they actually use the material being taught?
2. They get to the point. We’ve all attended trainings that have too much fluff and way too little actionable, hands-on content. Every second of my trainings is carefully planned to give attendees a memorable experience
For more information about how we can work together, email me at: [email protected]
Resources
Where can I get more resources?
There are soo many out there, which makes getting started incredibly overwhelming. My teaching style is about getting to the point, going through practical examples, and having fun throughout the process. I’ve compiled a curated set of resources you can use to build your communication and data storytelling foundation.
To access my free ebook: click here
Services
Do you have a community?
I run an online public speaking/data storytelling community to help tech professionals learn communication in an accessible, supportive environment. For more information, sign up for the waitlist to receive a few emails with more detail about the structure and curriculum:
To join the waitlist: click here
Do you teach corporate workshops?
I do! Each workshop is customized for your team’s needs. For more information about the topics I teach, I’ve put together a self-assessment that gives personalized recommendations on enhancing your team’s data storytelling capability.
To take the self-assessment: click here
Do you teach privately?
I do! My private coaching programs are customized to each individual client’s needs. For more information about the topics I teach, I’ve put together a self-assessment that gives personalized recommendations on enhancing your leadership communication capability.
To take the self-assessment: click here
How do I invite you to speak?
I’d love to keynote for your community on storytelling with data and communication skills for tech professionals.
For more information about how we can work together, email me at: [email protected]
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