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Keynote SpeakerChristine Armstrong

Researcher, Author and Vlogger on the future of work

Christine Armstrong studies the world of work. She writes, researches, speaks and vlogs on what the trends and data tell us is and isn’t working. She previously co-founded Jericho Chambers, an early example of flexible and hybrid work and writes regularly for the Times and Telegraph. She was recently named... Read more

Biography

Christine Armstrong studies the world of work. She writes, researches, speaks and vlogs on what the trends and data tell us is and isn’t working.

She previously co-founded Jericho Chambers, an early example of flexible and hybrid work and writes regularly for the Times and Telegraph. She was recently named 6th out of the top 50 Future of Work influencers in the world and named a top 50 workplace leader 2023 for driving cultural change.

With nearly 250 videos across five years, Christine Armstrong has continuously covered some of the biggest world of work topics with her weekly vlog. From hybrid working models, to AI for productivity, over 6000 people from across 20+ countries tune in every Friday morning for an insight into the future of work. Since 2020 this has meant approximately 3 million minutes worth of vlog footage has been watched and over 20 thousand comments exchanged.

She is also the author of ‘The Mother of All Jobs: how to have children and a career and stay sane(ish)’, published by Bloomsbury. The book is based on six years of interviews with working parents, employers, leadership experts and carers.

Laced with self-deprecating humour, a joie de vivre, and practical takeaways, Christine’s talks are tailored specifically for the audience; melding the research and scientific evidence with her own experiences of emerging from dark times. Consistently ranked as one of the top speakers at events and conferences, your teams will leave educated, entertained, and well-equipped to survive – and thrive – in the emerging workplace of today – and tomorrow.

Popular Talks by Christine Armstrong

  • Shining bright or burning out? How to increase energy, happiness and productivity at work

    Productivity is nose-diving while burnout is rocketing. Business leaders contend with uncertainty and overwhelm while their teams struggle with disconnect, disruption and disharmony. How do we find our way through these challenges that blind us from emerging trends, cloud our decision-making, and extinguish our inner flame?
    Christine carries the...

  • How do I tell them? “Doing more with less

    “We’ve reorganised twice, but more change is coming. How do I break the news?”
    “Our team is stretched thin, but we need to do more with less.”
    Burnout is rising, but change is essential.
    Impact: After these sessions, teams feel less overwhelmed and more aligned. They get...

  • How do we increase productivity? New ways to think about productivity

    “Some team members are thriving, but others aren’t delivering. Can you help?”
    We focus on identifying what’s working and provide practical steps for managers to unlock greater potential at team level.
    Impact: Renewed sense of purpose and direction. Leaders gain actionable insights for boosting team-wide productivity and morale.

  • Why is Gen-Z so tricky to manage? Understanding and leading your youngest employees

    Despite what many leaders feel (frustrated!) this isn’t about tackling laziness. It’s about understanding how this group has been raised, educated and their views on work. Once understood, motivating them becomes much easier.
    Impact: New language and techniques for managing Gen Z, transforming potential friction into value.

  • Velvet Power: the new work principle for productive teams
  • Powerful Presence: unlock the magic
  • The six current models of work and how to make them actually work in practice
  • Resolving the productivity paradox
  • Managing cognitive overload & communications overwhelm
  • How to attract and retain the best talent
  • What ‘flexibility’ and ‘work life balance’ really mean
  • New models of leadership
  • Burn Out and Resilience