Keynote Speaker and MC

Keynote Speaker
& MC

I’m not a motivational speaker. I’m a Creative Business Leader with 15+ years of driving growth for brands including Google, Toyota and Qantas.

From boardrooms and leadership offsites to industry stages, I help teams cut through noise, challenge default thinking, and turn clarity into measurable action.

I’ve built my career in top-tier advertising agencies, where you sell ideas to senior stakeholders, lead a high-performing team creative misfits, and deliver commercial outcomes when the stakes are high.

Most importantly, I focus on what actually moves the needle. Audiences leave with practical frameworks they can use immediately, and the conviction to make bolder decisions.

Available for: Speaking, MC'ing, Podcasts and workshops

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Signature Topics

Success is a system

Most goals fail because they’re vague. This keynote shows how to define a clear end state, work backwards, and build the simple systems that turn ambition into consistent progress.

Formats:

- Keynote + Q&A (30mins)

- Workshop (60mins+)

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Dysfunctional Leadership

Drawing on my rise through the ranks of ruthless agency world with dyslexia, this talk unpacks how to lead with clarity, create trust through friction, and build teams that perform when it matters.

Formats:

- Keynote + Q&A (30mins)

- Workshop (60mins)

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The Niche is You

Most personal brands are beige. This talk shows you how to turn your lived experience into a clear point of view, a sharp position, and a profile that attracts real opportunities.

Format:

- Keynote (30mins)

- Workshop (60mins+)

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What some lovely people have said

“Chris brought warmth, curiosity, and a genuine connection to our panel, turning it into one of the highlights of the event.

His preparation and understanding of both our audience and themes made the session flow naturally and feel truly engaging.”

- Tomorrow Conference

What some lovely people have said

“Chris' talk on End-State Planning was nothing short of electrifying. He commanded the stage with a flawless message delivered with power and genuine passion. It’s obvious this isn't just something he's researched; it's something he has lived.”

- Ignite Talks

What some lovely people have said

“Thanks again for your openness and for equipping us with a framework that’s clear, practical, and truly impactful. We’re already putting these lessons into action and can’t wait to see the results.”

- UnLtd

The Marketing Academy

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Awards and Accolades

2024

Cannes Lions – Bronze, Design
Cannes in Cairns – 5 Crocs Awards (4 Gold, 1 Platinum)
PADC Skulls Awards – Juror, Digital and Content

2023

B&T Awards – 7 Finalists (1 Award for Bravery)
SPIKES ASIA – 4 Awards (2 Gold, 2 Silver)
Webby Awards – 2 Gold
AWARD Awards – 5 Awards (1 Gold, 2 Silver, 2 Bronze)

2022

Marketing Academy Scholar
UnLtd Hall of Good – Inductee
UnLtd Ambassador for Good – Inductee
SPIKES ASIA – Gold, Social & Influencer
SPIKES ASIA – Bronze, PR

2021

LIA (London International Awards) – Bronze, Craft Production Design
APCO Awards – Winner, Packaging Design for Sustainability

2020

APAC Effies – Grand Effie
APAC Effies – Gold
Mumbrella Awards - Travel Marketing

2019

Caples Awards – Silver, Branded Content
Caples Awards – Bronze, Digital
Adfest - Digital Agency of the Year

2018

Dentsu Creative Link – Grand Prix, 1 Gold, 3 Bronze
AWARD Awards – 2 Silver (Branded Content/UGC; Branded Content/Online/Series), 1 Bronze (Integrated Social Media)
SPIKES ASIA – 1 Silver (Branded Content for Social), 2 Bronze (Digital: Travel; Digital: Content Placement), 1 Finalist (Digital: Use of Branded Content for Social)
Mumbrella Awards – Social Idea of the Year
AdNews Awards – Media Idea of the Year

2014

Effies – Bronze, Healthcare

Employment History

2024 - Present - Head of Creative, G Squared, Sydney
2020 - 2024 - General Manager, The Hallway, Sydney

2018 - 2019 - Engagement Lead, VML, Sydney
2016 - 2018 - Senior Account Manager, BWM Dentsu, Sydney
2015 - 2016 - European Account Manager, Saatchi and Saatchi, London
2012 - 2015 - Global Account Executive, Grey London