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Chris Barez-Brown
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Chris Barez-Brown Biography
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- Marketing & Branding
After some time playing at soldiers (he still looks good in green) and a stint as a training manager in heavy industry, Chris Barez-Brown realised that marketing was his thing. He now shares his wisdom with anyone who'll listen - he's a forward thinker and an excellent marketing, branding, innovation & creativity speaker.
Brand Marketing
He studied marketing in the UK and the States before joining Bass Brewers initially in Sales Management and then moved into Brands Marketing. His key roles included marketing Carling Black Label (Britain’s largest retail brand) and running Grolsch UK, an international joint venture.
Even with his penchant for ale there was only so much beer he could drink, so he left Bass to travel the world and learn some personal development theory. On returning Chris ran his own marketing consultancy projects and taught and practised Reiki, (a complimentary therapy).
Innovation & Creativity
Chris joined ?What If! in early 1998 where he’s worked in all areas of innovation but has spent most of his time unleashing the creative potential of companies all around the world. Much of Chris’s skill is in creating the energy and the confidence in creative champions who then drive the change agenda from within the business to create an innovative culture.
In August 2001 he founded ‘The Learning Team’ where he has focussed much of his attention around combining his creativity experience with that of coaching and has developed the concept of ‘Creative State’ TM.
Writer
In 2006 Chris bought all his years of experience and thinking and authored How to Have Kick-Ass Ideas (Harper Collins).
Innovation & Creativity Speaker
Chris is a superb motivational speaker inspires thousands of people around the globe on how to build innovation, energy and confidence and how to unleash their creative potential. He is passionate about embracing creativity in everyday life as well as within business. His special area of interest is the place where organisational creativity intersects with personal creative development.
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Chris Barez-Brown News
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No 10 Downing Street Appoints ?What If! Guru Kris Murrin
21st June 2010?What If! guru Kris Murrin has taken on a senior role at No 10 and she is not the first of the ?What If! innovators to achieve such success. Keynote speaker Chris Barez-Brown has since set up his own company Upping Your Elvis and gone on to write a best-selling book on practical ideas to kick-start your creativity.
21st June 2010?What If! guru Kris Murrin has taken on a senior role at No 10 and she is not the first of the ?What If! innovators to achieve such success. Keynote speaker Chris Barez-Brown has since set up his own company Upping Your Elvis and gone on to write a best-selling book on practical ideas to kick-start your creativity.
Restaurateur, celebrity chef, TV personality, Jamie Oliver is a super brand
1st July 2009A-list celebrity chef, internationally recognised television personality, bestselling author, national campaigner, motivational speaker and businessman make Jamie Oliver a super brand
1st July 2009A-list celebrity chef, internationally recognised television personality, bestselling author, national campaigner, motivational speaker and businessman make Jamie Oliver a super brand
Celebrities and poets around the country will be celebrating 16th National Poetry Day today
8th October 2009Carol Ann Duffy, John Hegley, Benjamin Zephaniah and Roger McGough are just a few of the dozens of poets and celebrities who will be celebrating the Poetry Society's centenary at the 16th National Poetry Day on Thursday 8th October 2009. The theme is 'Heroes and Heroines' and rare footage of heroes and heroines will be shown at the Southbank
8th October 2009Carol Ann Duffy, John Hegley, Benjamin Zephaniah and Roger McGough are just a few of the dozens of poets and celebrities who will be celebrating the Poetry Society's centenary at the 16th National Poetry Day on Thursday 8th October 2009. The theme is 'Heroes and Heroines' and rare footage of heroes and heroines will be shown at the Southbank
Unique boat made from plastic bottles has arrived in Sydney Harbour
2nd August 2010The ‘Plastiki’ designed by keynote speaker Michael Pawlyn and sailed by environmentalist David de Rothschild has led to the development of an innovative plastic.
2nd August 2010The ‘Plastiki’ designed by keynote speaker Michael Pawlyn and sailed by environmentalist David de Rothschild has led to the development of an innovative plastic.
CEO Mark Zuckerberg Estimates A Billion Users for Facebook
24th June 2010The CEO of Facebook Mark Zuckerberg has estimated in his keynote speech at the Cannes Lions 57th International Advertising Festival that Facebook is set to have a billion users.
24th June 2010The CEO of Facebook Mark Zuckerberg has estimated in his keynote speech at the Cannes Lions 57th International Advertising Festival that Facebook is set to have a billion users.
Arts and Culture Review of 2009
30th December 2009The last 12 months have been busy in the arts world. Some of the highlights include Carole Ann Duffy's appointment as Poet Laureate, Lenny Henry swapped comedy for serious theatre playing Shakespeare's Othello, the Whitechapel Gallery reopened after a £13.5m extension, and graffiti artist Banksy held his biggest exhibition to date in Bristol.
30th December 2009The last 12 months have been busy in the arts world. Some of the highlights include Carole Ann Duffy's appointment as Poet Laureate, Lenny Henry swapped comedy for serious theatre playing Shakespeare's Othello, the Whitechapel Gallery reopened after a £13.5m extension, and graffiti artist Banksy held his biggest exhibition to date in Bristol.
Rowan Gibson shares his latest innovation insights with Speakers Corner
11th December 2009Rowan Gibson has written his latest online blog, here he shares his latest thoughts on innovation. Rowan is a global business strategist, a bestselling author and an expert on radical innovation. He is also one of world’s most in-demand business speakers. Rowan’s books have been translated into over 20 languages. His latest book Innovation to the Core was published in March 2008 by Harvard Business School Press. Click on the title to read Rowan's article.
11th December 2009Rowan Gibson has written his latest online blog, here he shares his latest thoughts on innovation. Rowan is a global business strategist, a bestselling author and an expert on radical innovation. He is also one of world’s most in-demand business speakers. Rowan’s books have been translated into over 20 languages. His latest book Innovation to the Core was published in March 2008 by Harvard Business School Press. Click on the title to read Rowan's article.
Rowan Gibson releases his latest online column - Building a Company's 'Innovation Capital'
23rd July 2009Global business strategist, best selling author and expert on radical innovation, Rowan Gibson has written his latest online column, this time focusing on the importance of 'innovation capital' the term coined by British futurologist Hugh MacDonald to describe a company's intangible assets such as brand equity and marketing capability. Click on the title to read Rowan's article.
23rd July 2009Global business strategist, best selling author and expert on radical innovation, Rowan Gibson has written his latest online column, this time focusing on the importance of 'innovation capital' the term coined by British futurologist Hugh MacDonald to describe a company's intangible assets such as brand equity and marketing capability. Click on the title to read Rowan's article.
Leading thinkers in technology, design and science are gathering in Oxford for the TED Global Conference
21st July 2009TED Global (Technology, Entertainment and Design) is an invitation only conference dedicated to 'ideas worth speading' and attracts big name speakers. This year, some of Speakers Corner's favourite speakers have been asked to contribute. Over the next four days, Alain de Botton, Marcus du Sautoy and Lewis Pugh will be speaking to the invitation only conference. Organisers claim that speakers will never have a better or a more receptive audience. Not only are the talks riveting, but delegates are able to turn in any direction and have a conversation with someone doing something truly remarkable.
21st July 2009TED Global (Technology, Entertainment and Design) is an invitation only conference dedicated to 'ideas worth speading' and attracts big name speakers. This year, some of Speakers Corner's favourite speakers have been asked to contribute. Over the next four days, Alain de Botton, Marcus du Sautoy and Lewis Pugh will be speaking to the invitation only conference. Organisers claim that speakers will never have a better or a more receptive audience. Not only are the talks riveting, but delegates are able to turn in any direction and have a conversation with someone doing something truly remarkable.
Ethical entrepreneur & expert on creativity, Nick Jankel writes on collaboration IQ in the Guardian today
8th July 2009Nick Jankel is an ethical entrepreneur, writer, keynote speaker and broadcaster and a world-leading expert on creativity, leadership and innovation mindsets. He is one of Britain’s top collaborative innovation consultants and a respected ethical leadership coach. Nick has just written an article for the Guardian on collaboration IQ. To read the article, just click on the title.
8th July 2009Nick Jankel is an ethical entrepreneur, writer, keynote speaker and broadcaster and a world-leading expert on creativity, leadership and innovation mindsets. He is one of Britain’s top collaborative innovation consultants and a respected ethical leadership coach. Nick has just written an article for the Guardian on collaboration IQ. To read the article, just click on the title.
Q & A with Chris Barez-Brown
Speakers Corner interviewed Chris Barez-Brown to give you a bit more insight as to the type of performance and delivery you would expect from Chris Barez-Brown However for more information on Chris Barez-Brown or details as to how to book Chris Barez-Brown for your corporate event, then please contact one of the Speakers Corner booking agents on +44 (0) 208 365 3200 or email info@speakerscorner.co.uk
Speakers Corner: How did the corporate speaking all start?
Chris Barez-Brown: Natural progression from training and writing books
Speakers Corner: Can you remember your first speaking engagement?
Chris Barez-Brown: Beyond ‘myrrh for the baby Jesus’ aged 4, no
Speakers Corner: And your last event?
Chris Barez-Brown: Helping hardened casino GM’s become more emotionally sensitive in Las Vegas
Speakers Corner: Which event has been your favourite and why?
Chris Barez-Brown: Nearly all gigs in Latin America are great; the energy is fantastic. Loved a tour I did once around the Baltics, new country everyday. Ultimately I am a sucker for travel and interesting people.
Speakers Corner: If you could speak at any event, past or future, what would it be?
Chris Barez-Brown: TED (the first one)
Speakers Corner: Who would you most like to share a platform with?
Chris Barez-Brown: Elvis, he could sing as I do percussion.
Speakers Corner: On average, how many times a year do you speak at corporate events?
Chris Barez-Brown: 20 ish
Speakers Corner: Do you use powerpoint?
Chris Barez-Brown: Yep, but only to show pretty pictures. Purely eye candy.
Speakers Corner: Are you as happy speaking to 50 as to 1,000 people?
Chris Barez-Brown: Get me one man on the bus and I am happy, but the more is can be merrier
Speakers Corner: How do you like to be introduced?
Chris Barez-Brown: I was once introduced with “be prepared to be stunned and amazed….!’ I am good, but I am not David Blaine. Just some words and a gag is fine. Short is sweet.
Speakers Corner: Do you always like to do a briefing call before the event?
Chris Barez-Brown: Never say always. Usually do, but not anal enough to insist.
Speakers Corner: What are the most asked for topics
Chris Barez-Brown: Upping Your Elvis. How To Have Kick Ass Ideas. Leading for a Creative Culture, Corporate Happiness. etc
Speakers Corner: Is your speech at all interactive with audience participation?
Chris Barez-Brown: Yes, lots.
Speakers Corner: Do you have any funny/embarrassing speaking anecdotes you care to share?
Chris Barez-Brown: No, there is nothing funny about what I do. I take this very seriously indeed. I am a professional don’t you know. Well there was a time when I had an attack of turret’s in a mid western conference where the word ‘damn’ can bring on a seizure. Since then, I have been cured.
Speakers Corner: Your favourite film?
Chris Barez-Brown: Today it’s “it might get loud”
Speakers Corner: Favourite book?
Chris Barez-Brown: Tapping The Source
Speakers Corner: Favourite holiday destination
Chris Barez-Brown: Panerea
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"Chris' energy and effervescent personality encourages everyone in the room to get engaged and think how they can improve their life both working and otherwise. Within five minutes of Chris starting to speak he has an audience, who had been listening to speakers all day, on their feet hugging the person next to them !"
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