It’s not the instrument that makes the music, it’s the player. So much emphasis in the world of innovation and creativity is placed on process, tools and techniques. Chris fully understands it’s the people who make the magic not the structure. Chris is a master at bringing out the creative spark in people to turn dust into something that matters, so that in the words of John Lennon, “We all shine on.”

The guys are exceptionally good at what they do. I was making a list of the most influential people or things in my career and this was in the top 3.

Coached a guy for 1.5 hours, had 250 people working for him. Within 2 weeks had 14,000 following my approach.

Apart from the very insightful content and great techniques I thought the delivery was the best I’ve ever seen – very human and hilarious (and I have high comedy standards )

Did a capability project, took 2 years, added $1bn dollars to the sale price of the company

Elvis has now become a term in our business. Either, ‘have you been Elvis’d’, ‘that is very Elvis’ or ‘I’m feeling quite Elvis today’. They have had a massive impact on all the individuals

Shine is a bright source of energy and ideas that will help you make the most of yourself.

Without doubt, Chris has been the most creative influence in my life. I come away from every meeting feeling like I’ve been through the spin cycle and far better for it!. Chris has the wonderful natural ability to make my creative juices flow every time we meet. I leave having had a good belly laugh and with my brain buzzing. We should bottle him!

So much big talk about transformation… Chris actually delivers it. Time and again. Part art, part gift, part crazy man. He works his magic every time!

Chris leads the most amazing, inspiring, and self-changing events. They’ve had a profound impact in my life and on my work. He has the uncanny ability to help individuals and companies change – change for the better, more profitable, more joyful. Chris helped me discover my real talents and desires. Working with him has changed my life.

Chris Barez-Brown is a modern day prophet.  He has a gift … an uncanny ability to inspire change agents in my organization.   Everything he touches turns to gold and shines ever so brightly.   He is our Elvis.

Chris’s book is a champagne-in-the-veins tonic for jaundiced people who desire to revive the technicolour from a monochrome life. I heartily recommend it.

absolutely inspiring book, love it!

A lot of the motivation ideas and support to transform the commercial team has come from Upping Your Elvis.

Having an app that brings some randomness into the day. Brilliant idea.

Let Chris Barez-Brown be your idea guru!

Upping your Elvis have brought creativity into the heart of everything we do at ITV. They do it in an incredibly engaging fun style which is infectious.

Some of the energisers are guaranteed to put a smile on your face.

Trained someone in Nike for 2.5 days, it cost 1.5k. Next week used learning to invent Nike 10k, became run London, became Run the World where 960,000 took part.

Chris Baréz-Brown’s presentation style sparkled and inspired our team to think differently. His unique and powerful insights have the ability to transform any organization.