Strategy.
Stories.
Impact.
Accelerated by AI.
Clarity, creativity, and competitive edge—for leaders and teams navigating what’s next.
Whether you’re repositioning a brand, rethinking a team, or reinventing your leadership - I help you move from Zero to Hero, crafting the narrative that brings it all together.
Blending strategic clarity, creative direction, and decades of experience - now AI-Accelerated.
Strategy, storytelling, and systems.
Built for reinvention.
You might be a marketing team overwhelmed by AI.
A founder stuck between Series A and clarity.
An executive looking to unlock your third act.
Let’s build the new narrative.
Together, we will design the path forward and enable your team to do the best work of their lives - with intelligence, intention, and imagination.
Who I Work With.
Brands ready to reposition.
Executives reinventing their leadership.
Marketing teams struggling to make AI useful.
Creative teams stuck in the same-old ways.
You know that know something big needs to change, but don’t know how to start.
How I Help.
Workshops that move teams forward.
Advisory retainers that provide clarity and momentum.
Talks and keynotes that reframe what’s possible.
Custom consulting that blends strategy with storytelling and systems.
I am Christopher Smith, a strategist, author, speaker, and creative leader who’s helped global brands, government agencies, and startups rethink how they work, talk, and grow.
I bring 30 years of experience - plus the fresh perspective of someone reinventing my own path.
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No pressure. Just potential.
My curiosity propels me.
I am driven to look beyond mere solutions, uncovering the hidden 'why' that transforms challenges into opportunities for innovation and opportunity.
I have a point of view.
My point of view is the compass that guides me and sparks meaningful discovery and decision. It transforms information into insight, turning ordinary observations into extraordinary ideas.
Over the years, my point of view has evolved. It seems to evolve with every project I work on.
From what is
to what if…
I see things for how they are. But I also think about things for how they could be.
My work should reflect the world, but also dare to reshape it.
I listen but I also interrupt.
I listen intently to uncover truths, but I'm not afraid to interrupt the ordinary.
My disruptions spark conversations that matter, leading to ideas that resonate.
I ride the wind.
I work in the space between order and disorder, embracing the messy brilliance of discovery. The world is not made up of straight lines, and I think we forget that sometimes. But I think this creative turbulence brings to life insights that linear thinking just won’t reach.
Time matters.
I am more interested in where a company wants to be 5 years from now, than 5 months. I am interested in planting seeds that will grow, given time and resources.
If you are looking to ring the register, I am probably not your guy. But if you are looking to ring a bell, well, thats a different thing all together.
Radically Optimistic.
I embrace radical optimism as my lens for viewing the world. Some have suggested its my Achilles Heel. I think its empowering.
Where others see obstacles, I see springboards.
This isn't blind positivity—it's a strategic mindset that transforms challenges into catalysts for innovation. My optimism might be contagious, empowering teams to push boundaries and clients to reimagine what's possible.
I write about things I am passionate about.
To Question Is to Answer: How to Think Critically and Thrive in the Age of AI
In an era where artificial intelligence offers instant answers to every query, one crucial question remains: Are we asking the right questions?
Twenty-six centuries ago, Socrates transformed how humans think about knowledge and understanding through the art of questioning. Today, as we navigate an AI-powered world that promises unlimited answers, his method has never been more relevant – or more urgent.
Drawing on timeless philosophical wisdom and cutting-edge insights into human-AI interaction, "To Question Is to Answer" examines how we engage with artificial intelligence. This isn't just another book about AI – it's a profound exploration of how ancient wisdom can help us maintain our humanity and agency in an increasingly automated world.
My (continued) advice to those over 50. Strategies for Continuous Growth and Relevance
As many of you know, I am a HUGE believer that 50 is the new mid-career, give or take. Now, I didn’t figure this out until I approached 60, and was concerned about what I was going to do with the rest of my long life, should I be blessed with that. And if you take some time to lift your head, and look around, there are so many inspiring stories out there of people like us, who are not wrapping it up and calling it a day.
My (continued) advice to those over 50. Strategies for Continuous Growth and Relevance
This is a bit of a different article than those I typically write, and I don’t expect everyone to get it. But it’s something that has been on my mind for a while. Most of my previous articles are very positive in nature, but the reality is, monsters tend to live in the shadows. And it’s hard to discuss mental health from a place of sunshine and roses.
“I’ll write a book,” I said. “How hard could that be?”
This is where I write about writing a book, and my NotebookLM podcast hosts give you a preview of my soon to be published "To Question is to Answer: How to Think and Thrive in the Age of AI."
The Epilogue Economy in 2025: Why Gen X's Milestone Will Reshape Business Strategy
In this next article about The Epilogue Economy, I look at FY 2025, and a transformative milestone that is approaching: the first wave of Generation X turns 60. This demographic shift isn't just another marker on the calendar—it represents a fundamental reimagining of how businesses must operate in the Epilogue Economy.