Professional Storytelling Workshop with Chris Willard, Strategic Communications Partner

How are you going to tell your story to potential investors, business partners, hiring managers, the media or internal teams if you haven’t clearly defined it for yourself?

In this workshop, veteran communications leader Chris Willard will share helpful tips and frameworks he has used to develop strategic communications plans for brand and product launches and to prepare C-suite executives for high profile speaking engagements and media interviews. 

You’ll walk away with practical tips and best practices to prepare for presentations and interviews and land your key messages with impact.

TICKETS

Limited general admission cocktail-style seating;

• Academy Members may reserve up to (6) tickets FREE
• $25 – General Admission

MEMBERSHIP

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ABOUT CHRIS

Chris Willard is Founder and Strategic Communications Partner at Chris Willard Communications, a San Francisco-based strategic communications firm serving clients at the intersection of culture and technology. He previously drove successful PR strategies for every aspect of HBO’s business, guiding the culture-defining brand through the turbulent streaming revolution, as new technologies and challenger brands disrupted traditional business models and the way we consume entertainment.  For more than 15 years, he has worked with senior executives across product, tech, marketing, research, data science, AI/ML, content strategy and other disciplines to launch new brands and products and evolve legacy brands without diminishing their hard-earned reputations.

FOOD & BEVERAGE

Beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) and food items are available for purchase. Our menus can be found here.

SAFE SPACE

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ACCESSIBILITY

We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. The event venue has an accessible entrance and restroom facilities. Please contact us if you have questions or specific requests regarding access.