Chris Barez-BrownExpert Authority on Creativity, Workplace Wellbeing and Innovation

Chris Barez-Brown is a renowned author and entrepreneur dedicated to humanising the professional world. As the former director of the global innovation firm ?What If!, he established their foundational learning team before launching his own consultancy, Upping Your Elvis, in 2010. His work focuses on challenging traditional corporate behaviours, encouraging individuals to reconnect with their natural energy and creative talents. This approach has driven significant commercial results for major global brands including Nike, Coca-Cola, Diageo, and Unilever, with his impact on the latter recognised by the Harvard Business Review. In addition to his consultancy work, Chris founded Talk It Out, a wellbeing initiative focused on boosting global mental health and productivity. He also co-developed Street Wisdom, a non-profit movement designed to find inspiration in the everyday environment. A prolific writer, his books include Wake Up!, Shine, and How to Have Kick-Ass Ideas. Notably, he was named Penguin's bestselling author in 2014, and his expertise has been featured across prominent media platforms such as the BBC, The Guardian, and The Sunday Times. Organisations book Chris for his ability to transform company culture through charismatic and high-energy delivery. He provides audiences with the practical tools needed to break away from autopilot, ensuring they leave equipped to apply newfound creativity to their most important professional challenges. On stage, Chris Barez-Brown is best known for talks on Wellbeing, Innovation, Energy & Sustainability, Leadership and Culture Change. Audiences leave with a clear, practical view of the subject rather than a generic overview — every keynote is shaped around the brief and the room. Their work resonates with leaders across Business & Consulting and Education, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy. Chris Barez-Brown is regularly booked for Conference Speaker and Business Speaker, adapting tone, length and format to suit the event — from a 20-minute opener to a full conference keynote with Q&A. Based in UK, Chris Barez-Brown travels internationally for engagements. To check availability or request a tailored brief for your event, send an enquiry and we'll come back with fees, dates and a short summary of how Chris Barez-Brown would approach your audience.