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.

Chris Britton is the Group People Experience Director at one of the largest technology companies in the world, leading people experience across 44 countries and 12,000 employees, but it’s his work outside the boardroom that has made him one of the UK’s most distinctive voices on workplace culture, men’s health and decision-making.

Chris has been named on HR magazine’s Most Influential list for 2026, recognising his forward thinking thought leadership in the world of work and why creating a culture of true employee appreciation is key to driving higher business performance and keeping your best talent.

His best selling book, Behind the I’m Fine: The Truth About Modern Day Masculinity, grew out of his own experience with post-natal depression and identity struggles after the birth of his first daughter and Chris now openly shares his journey with other men on areas including purpose, grief and fatherhood.

Chris brings a third, equally rare specialism: decision-making under pressure. Chris is a professional football referee and as a serving Special Constable with Sussex Police. For over a decade, he has used the UK Police National Decision Model in real high-stakes situations including high profile violent crimes. He has adapted it into the Corporate Leadership Decision Model. This five-stage framework for business leaders and managers is complete with tools like the 70% Rule, the Front-Page Test, and the Survivor’s Question.

Using a mix of stats, deeply personal stories, and real life application, Chris inspires his audiences to take action long after he leaves the stage and helps solve real business problems.

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.