Speaking

Chris speaks to businesses, organizations & governments on using social media to connect with their customers, prospects and constituents.

Chris can also be seen on CHEK News Island 30 and CTV talking about social media tools & trends. 

Chris' speaking style is engaging, energetic, and personal. He customizes each presentation to address the audience with relevant examples and anecdotes they can relate to. 

Chris does high-level 1-hour presentations as well as in-depth hands on half and full day workshops. 

Book Chris to speak at your conference or company event: contact him here.

Upcoming speaking engagements: 

• WordCamp Victoria - January 14, 2012
• ReMax Alliance Breakfast Meeting - January 18, 2012
• Sales & Marketing Executives - February 23, 2012
• SMC Workshop Series: Kamloops - Feb 9, 2012
• Camosun College - March 15, 2012

Previous speaking engagements: 

• Vancouver Island Fitness Conference - Nov 5, 2011

• SMC Workshop Series: Nanaimo - Sept 19, 2011

• Social Media Club: Victoria - Sept 19, 2011

• MISA Conference, Victoria - Sept 22, 2011

• University of Victoria - Sept 22, 2011

• Camosun College - Sept 28, 2011

• Impact99 Squamish BC - Oct 6, 2011
  

• Social Media Camp - June 3-4, 2011

• Wordcamp Victoria - January 22, 2011

• Sales & Marketing Executives (SME),  Victoria BC
  When: April 25, 2010
  Where: Union Club

• Eat Drink Tweet - March 11-13, 2011, Penticton BC

• ISACA Victoria BC Chapter
  When: Sept 15, 2010
  Where: Union Club

• VBN Luncheon: Leveraging "Local Social Media" Tools for Business
  When: Sept 16, 2010
  Where: Fernwood Inn

• Social Media Workshop: Kellett Communications
  When: Sept 24, 2010 
  Where: Yellowknife, NWT 

• Social Media Camp
  When: Oct 3, 2010 
  Where: Victoria Conference Centre

• National Kitchen & Bath Association AGM
  When: Oct 6, 2010 
  Where: TBD 

• TD Canada Trust: Social Media for Realtors
  July 13, 2010 Sept 14, 2010 Dec 3, 2010
  Victoria BC

• Cowichan Valley Small Business Forum 
  June 15 and 19, 2010
  Sponsored by Douglas M. Thornton Consulting

• Institute of Certified Management Consultants of BC
  May 29, 2010 
  River Rock Casino, Vancouver BC
  "Always Add Value: Why This Should be Your Social Media Mantra"

• Project Management Centre of Excellence (PMCOE)
  April 12, 2010
  Social Media for Project Managers
• Ontario Community Newspaper Association (OCNA)
  April 8, 2010
  Social Media for Community Newspapers

• BC Social Media Summit
  April 7, 2010
  Case Study: Rocky Mountain Soap, Victoria

• WestShore Chamber of Commerce -
  December 3rd

• Wordcamp Victoria - 2010

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Below is a clip of Chris doing an exercise at a workshop in Yellowknife, that demonstrates what it's like when Twitter is improperly used as a one-way distribution of information vs. a conversation. 

Testimonials

Chris brought his enthusiasm and expertise in social media and made it relevant and accessible for our workshop. All participants walked away with a greater understanding for where to start and how to move forward with their social media strategy. Thanks Chris!

William Kellett
President & Owner - Kellett Communications

“Chris delivered a concise "Social Media 101" presentation for our department, that was thoughtfully catered to our unique corporate environment. Chris zeroed in on the nuts and bolts and was able to translate and put into context why these applications are important and how they can be used effectively in our work. I highly recommend him to anyone wanting to know how to use social media effectively.”

Sue Hallat
Regional Planner
Capital Regional District (CRD)

"For anyone serious about entering the realm of Social Media, the bWEST workshop is definitely something not to be missed. Even already having a basic understanding, I found this to be of great value."

Ben Johnstone
Creative Director
Moa Media

"Chris presented on the topic of Social Media in a webinar we had sponsored. He showed subject matter expertise and delivered a highly professional webinar that kept all attendees interested throughout." 

Rian Bowden 
Founder
Daily Splice Technologies Inc.

"Chris I would like to thank you for an excellent work shop. That was certainly one of the most successful events this year and sets the bar high for the future." 

Alan Dolan
Chair, Values Based Business Network