Chris Britton

Chris Britton – Author, podcast host, police officer and appreciation expert.

Chris Britton is a forward thinking thought leader, author and speaker on appreciation and empathy.

For the past 15 years, Chris has used his empathy first approach to humanity to drive positive change and high performance in organisations including Virgin, Vodafone, River Island and Reward Gateway. Chris’s passion for seeing people for who they are, not just what they can do has led to him to inspiring audiences across the world with a mix a groundbreaking research, personal story telling, humour and practical next steps.

Growing up during the Troubles in Northern Ireland in the 90s, Chris’ fascination with how people operate and make choices, especially under extreme pressure, led him studying Criminology and Psychology at Brighton University and starting his journey into the HR space, making a difference to organisations from the inside.

Not content with the theory, Chris joined Sussex Police in 2015 as a Special Constable and is still an active and serving police officer enabling him to blend the academics with real and often gruesome life experiences. His story telling is a mix of personal and professional examples which make the hair on your neck stand up and gives audiences a peak behind the curtain of what society is really like.

Chris talks about the stresses and strains that organisations are under and why doing more with less is unsustainable. Instead, he focuses in on how businesses can use the concept and science of appreciation to unlock high performance whilst making a positive contribution to the lives of your employees. Less with less and making it count.

Chris’ personal story is one of heart break, personal struggles and resilience. After suffering with post-natal depression after the birth of his first daughter and uncovering buried and repressed emotions from a life where his identity was never certain, Chris now openly talks about the challenges facing all human beings with an expert lens shone on the changing of masculinity and why wellbeing needs to evolve to whole being and how best practice just doesn’t cut it in our complex world.

Chris Britton is an energetic, thoughtful and authentic speaker who expertly blends a deep care for the people working in your organisations with the commercial performance of the business itself. He brings insight, joy and curiosity to his audiences and encourages transformation of thought whilst leaving people with real and proven techniques to go and make a difference in their lives. 

Speaking topics

High Performance Through Appreciation-  Seeing people for who they are, not just what they do is a proven way to boost productivity and commercial performance. Helping people feel seen, is the most human thing we can do.

Backed by research, personal stories and real-life examples, this inspiring talk will help the audience understand the value of putting the human being first and why your organisation will benefit, now and in the future.

Key messages:

• The science of appreciation and why it matters now more than ever
• The top drivers of appreciation in the workplace and how to tap into them
• Practical and simple things you can do personally or as a business to create a culture of appreciation

The Future of Work is Belonging –The need to belong is powerful. As many as 1 in 4 workers frequently experience loneliness in the workplace. We are social creatures and feeling connected is key to positive behaviour.

Using deeply personal and emotive storytelling, this talk highlights the importance of feeling like you have a place in the world. Based on 3 key life lessons, this powerful session will inspire you to think differently about the world around you and your own self-worth.

Key messages:

• Work is work- I am a human being first. The importance of remembering the humanity of it all
• Leaders & managers are critical in belonging but they are human too
• Practical things you could and should do to foster a sense of belonging in your organisation

The Shield of Purpose –The world is a difficult place to be. Our ability to cope gets chipped away every day and it is easy for us to feel overwhelmed on a regular basis. Our self-worth needs strengthening. For us to truly thrive in this evolving world, we must be better at building our own self esteem. This starts by knowing who we are and what we stand for. Our identity and our purpose provide us a shield of resilience when times get tough. 

Men’s Health and Masculinity – Men’s health is on the decline. Suicide rates are up. Education standards are down. Life expectancy is falling. Addiction is rising. Isolation is growing. Men need our help. Toxic masculinity has become a buzz term. But what does it really mean to be a man in our modern world? This has never been more uncertain, and the stats are there to back it up. This session highlights some alarming facts with some practical solutions to fix it.