Speaking

“He’s a consummate storyteller who can weave a passionate narrative around an idea and ignite that same passion in others.” — Nigel Simpson, Fmr Disney Executive & Tech Advisor

“Such an engaging storyteller. So fresh and impactful.” — Lululemon U.S. Creative Team

“Meaningful, energizing, and challenging. His simple but profound words really connected with me.” — Monrovia University Doctoral Student

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CJ helps people and organizations understand the moment we’re in, name the cultural forces reshaping how we work, communicate, and create, and imagine the better future we can step into. His talks are funny, insightful, and deeply human, sparking our longing for adventure in a world that often stops at simply grabbing attention.

Author of Get Weird and The Forgotten Art of Being Ordinary, CJ has spoken at companies like Lululemon and Charity:Water, on stages like TEDx, Creative Mornings, and STORY, and at leading universities across the country while his creative work has appeared everywhere from Times Square to CBS, Forbes, TechCrunch, and MTV.