The art of
spicy
(sometimes)
converstion
Speaker, host, inquisitor.
The best ideas rarely come from everyone nodding in agreement, so I create spaces for real talk.
I speak, host, and facilitate conversations on creativity, storytelling, brand strategy, AI, communications, and leadership.
Sometimes that means delivering a keynote.
Sometimes it's chairing a panel, hosting a podcast-style discussion or helping a team unlock better thinking through workshops and ideation sessions.
Hosting Conversations
Alongside speaking, I regularly host panel discussions, roundtables, podcasts and events as part of my current role.
As host of Fast & Curious, I've interviewed leaders, strategists, creatives, and communicators on everything from AI and creative leadership to culture, content, and communications.
My role isn't simply to ask questions. It's to get beyond the expected answers, keep conversations moving and create an environment where interesting things happen.
Workshops
Sometimes the most valuable voice in the room isn't the one presenting.
I regularly facilitate workshops and ideation sessions designed to help teams unlock sharper thinking, build alignment and generate ideas worth pursuing.
Recent sessions have covered:
Brand strategy
Employer brand development
Proposition design
Campaign development
Internal communications
Creative problem solving
AI and innovation
My style?
Curious. Conversational. Occasionally challenging.
in a good way
I believe audiences engage more when they're part of the discussion, not simply being talked at.
Expect practical takeaways, real examples, a healthy amount of debate and the occasional strong opinion. Less conference-speak. More genuine conversation. No buzzwords. No management jargon. No death by PowerPoint (well, just a little bit of PowerPoint).
Up for
discussion
Creativity Isn't Just For Creative Teams
Why creativity is one of the most valuable business tools we have, and why it shouldn't be confined to agencies, brand departments or brainstorms.
Authenticity In An AI-Obsessed World
AI can generate content. It can't generate taste, judgement or lived experience.
A practical, balanced look at how AI is reshaping creativity, communications and marketing, and where human thinking matters more than ever.
Storytelling That Actually Cuts Through
We're producing more content than ever. Most of it disappears without a trace.
This session explores how individuals, brands and organisations can find stories worth telling and tell them in ways people genuinely remember.
The Trouble With Safe Ideas
Helping organisations find a distinctive position and a compelling narrative.
Building Brands People Want To Be Part Of
From employer brands to corporate reputation, attracting attention isn't enough. People need to believe in what they're joining.
Charli Edwards is a UK Creative Director, speaker, workshop facilitator, panel host and podcast presenter specialising in creative leadership, storytelling, brand strategy, employer branding, thought leadership, communications, content strategy, creativity and AI, generative AI, innovation, culture and creative teams. Available for keynote speaking, conference hosting, panel moderation, workshop facilitation and leadership events.