In this keynote, the creator of Broadway’s first (and only) Christian musical, Amazing Grace, Christopher G. Smith inspires and edifies audiences with new cutting-edge discoveries that prove that grace and gratitude are written directly into the structure and function of the human brain. Furthermore, this “grace and gratitude” network is shown to be a potent activator of key markers of individual health (From blood pressure to HRV) and the health of communities. Chris and his team at “America Needs Grace” are working to integrate this emerging science together with immersive audio technology, and the power of music, to develop the new Immersive Audio Experience™ platform.
This inspiring keynote is based on Broadway creator Christopher G. Smith’s upcoming book of the same name. Christopher shares how he, approaching the second half of life, decided to leave his life as a police officer and youth leader behind to pursue a vision of creating the world’s first Christian Broadway musical. He would do this despite the fact that he had: no professional experience, no training, no contacts in the industry, and no money. Even with these limitations in 2015 his show, Amazing Grace, opened on Broadway and achieved a 96% positive audience score. Christopher’s 18-year journey of faith will inspire anyone facing the ups-and-downs of pursuing what they are called to do.
Learning to encourage the people around you is the lowest-cost, highest-yield investment in the world. Encouragement and appreciation have inspired some of history’s greatest achievements, many of which would not exist if someone hadn’t taken the time to build up another person. Developing a discipline of encouragement is a gift which can bless family, friends, co-workers, and strangers alike. Polymath and Broadway pioneer Christopher G. Smith dives into this fascinating subject with hands-on techniques and principles about how to keep your encouragement practice current, genuine, and effective.
Broadway pioneer Christopher Smith shares powerful principles that enable collaboration without compromising your values. Whether you are guiding a team of hundreds or simply accomplishing a project with friends or family, these techniques can help you agree on the core goals and limits which allow all parties to feel respected, listened to, and willing to voice dissent. Properly managed conflict can be an incredibly dynamic and creative environment and building a structure of Principled Collaboration can make this process a reality.
Christopher G. Smith is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as The Brain's Amazing Science of Grace, Impossible Dreams , The Best Investment You Will Ever Make and Principled Collaboration. The estimated speaking fee range to book Christopher G. Smith for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Christopher G. Smith generally travels from Philadelphia, PA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Shaina Taub, Tony Parisi, James Lapine, Keenan Scott II and Eimear Noone. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Christopher G. Smith for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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