Make Your Message Land, Stick and Sell
Karis Gill
Storytelling Keynote Speaker
It’s a storytelling experience that will change how you use stories in business forever. With energy, humour, and audience interaction, you’ll discover the neuroscience behind persuasive storytelling- and uncover how to use storytelling in business in ways you’ve never imagined, with results you won’t forget.
"Everyone should book this incredible person to open or close their events. Karis is such an amazing Pocket Rocket that makes you feel brave and bold enough to share your story with the world in a heart felt and compelling way."- Celia Hodgson OBE
About Me
In 2017, I had an idea I couldn’t stop thinking about..In 2018, we launched the business! We believed the idea would sell itself.In 2019, we were frustrated and burnt out. Why did no-one else think this was as amazing as we did?In 2021, Wow! We starting using story and hit every goal we set.We had generated revenues of multiple six figures a year (even six figures in one day!), featured in multiple publications including The Sunday Times, grew our team to 13 people, sold to over 300 corporates internationally and won so much funding we stopped applying.Neuroscience doesn’t lie - our brains are wired for story.When you get your message right, it lands, sticks and sells.In 2026, I've delivered over 150 high-impact workshops and keynotes, am a multi award winning entrepreneur.
Why you should book Karis for your event
Proven results building a multi-six-figure business
150+ workshops and keynotes delivered
Practical, actionable frameworks teams can use immediately
High-energy delivery that keeps audiences engaged, uplifted, and inspired
Will make your audience think entirely different about storytelling
Speaker Bio
Long Bio
Karis Gill is a multi-award-winning founder and speaker who specialises in storytelling for sales, helping businesses use story strategically to build trust, influence decisions, and convert clients.She has delivered over 150 high-impact workshops and keynotes, supporting founders, leaders, and sales teams to move away from jargon, features, and over-explaining, and instead communicate in ways that drive clear, confident yeses. Her sessions are high-energy, practical, and highly memorable. Audiences leave laughing, taking notes, and leave thinking ‘why has no-one taught me this before?’Karis’ work is grounded in both neuroscience and lived experience. Karis has generated multiple seven figures in revenue using the same storytelling principles she now teaches. These methods have helped her win funding, build a team of 13, land nationwide campaigns, and achieve sales call conversion rates of 85%.
She teaches how the brain processes information, why emotion drives decisions before logic, and how strategic storytelling creates clarity, confidence, and conversion in real-world sales environments. She is the creator of the Three Stories for Sales™ Framework, a proven system developed through years of building and selling her own businesses.If you want your audience to stop sounding like everyone else and start selling through stories that stick, Karis Gill is the speaker to book.
Speaker Bio
Short bio
Karis Gill is a multi-award-winning founder and speaker specialising in storytelling for sales, helping businesses turn ideas into messages that build trust, influence decisions and convert clients. She has delivered 150+ high-impact workshops and keynotes, equipping founders, leaders and sales teams to move beyond jargon and communicate in ways that drive clear, confident yeses, with sessions that are practical, high-energy and memorable. Grounded in neuroscience and real-world results, Karis has generated multiple seven figures in revenue using the same principles she teaches, including her Three Stories for Sales™ Framework, helping teams create clarity, confidence and conversion.
Storytelling Keynotes and Workshops
Storytelling in Business: How to Grow Your Business Using Story Strategically
Stories That Sell – Strategic Storytelling That Wins Hearts and Drives Growth
The Power of Storytelling For Creating Positive Social Impact In Business
Storytelling in Business: How to Grow Your Business Using Story Strategically
Keynote and Workshop 1
Everyone says, “Tell more stories.” No-one tells you which stories to tell, or how to use them to grow your business. In this keynote, Karis shows founders, leaders, and teams how to use storytelling across their whole business to attract clients, engage their team, and build momentum.
You will learn how to:
Find stories hidden in everyday business moments
Explain your offer clearly in marketing, networking, and sales conversations
Different areas in business story can be used strategically
Share your vision so your team feels motivated and aligned
Turn complex ideas into messages people remember
Ideal for founders, leaders, and teams who want clearer communication, stronger engagement, and steady, sustainable
Stories That Sell – Strategic Storytelling That Wins Hearts and Drives Growth
Keynote and Workshop 2
The best sales teams in the world are hiring storytellers because story changes how people decide. In this session, Karis introduces her Three Stories for Sales™ Framework and shows leaders, founders, and sales teams how to turn their experience into stories that clients understand, trust, and act on.
You will learn how to:
Build your Hero Story so people understand who you are and why your work matters
Craft a Process Story that takes clients on the emotional journey from problem to solution
Create Conversion Stories that prove your value through real results
Replace feature-heavy selling with conversations that feel natural
Handle objections using story instead of pressure
Build trust faster in meetings, calls, and presentations
The Power of Storytelling For Creating Positive Social Impact In Business
Keynote and Workshop 3
Most impact organisations are doing extraordinary work, but telling their story in a way that wins funding, customers, and partnerships is much harder. In this keynote, Karis shares science-backed storytelling strategies drawn from building Social Stories Club, helping social enterprises, charities, and purpose-driven businesses communicate their impact so people understand it, feel it, and act on it.
You will learn how to:
Win funding with clear, story-led pitches
Turn dry reports and statistics into stories people remember
Inspire customers and partners to support your mission
Share your impact with confidence, clarity, and credibility
All my keynotes and workshops can be customised to fit your audience and industry needs. They can be delivered in-person or virtually.
Book A Call With Me
Want to transform your organisation with storytelling? Book a 30-minute call with me to discuss which keynote or workshop is right for you.
Testimonials
“The moment I spoke with Karis, I felt a huge sense of relief — that organiser’s moment of “yes… this is the person.” And on the day she absolutely delivered. Not only did she avoid the dreaded afternoon slump, she lifted the room even higher. Her storytelling is captivating, honest, funny and deeply relatable. Karis has a very unique energy — uplifting, real and full of warmth — and the audience were completely with her. I’ve now had the pleasure of hearing Karis speak a couple of times, and every time I walk away with new ideas and insights. I’m already looking forward to carving out time to implement some of her techniques in my own life and businesses. If you’re looking for someone who can help you master sales through storytelling, connect with an audience, and leave people genuinely inspired, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Karis. Trust me — your audience will thank you.”Katie Nairn
Business Conference - 170 attendees
“I’ve had the real pleasure of working with Karis. She’s one of those rare people who mixes creative thinking with calm, grounded delivery. She brings real warmth, genuine energy and authenticity to any event. What strikes me most is her ability to connect ideas and people. She listens, she challenges, and she helps shape work that’s stronger and more inclusive because she’s involved. She has a natural instinct for purpose-led work and a clear sense of what makes collaboration actually work in practice. Karis spoke in front of 250 attendees and was incredibly well received. Anyone who works with her will see very quickly how she lifts a project and the people around her.”Chris Martin
250 attendees
FAQs
How long are Karis’ presentations?
Karis delivers flexible storytelling keynotes and workshops, typically ranging from 15 minutes ted talk style to 120 minutes. Her workshops and corporate trainings can go on for multiple days depending on your event and goals.Does Karis offer customised storytelling talks?
Yes, every storytelling talk is tailored to your audience, industry and objectives to ensure maximum relevance and impact.Does Karis engage with the audience with her storytelling talks?
Absolutely, Karis’ sessions are highly interactive, with audience participation and questions.Does Karis speak virtually and in person?
Yes, Karis delivers both virtual and in-person storytelling workshops and keynotes across the UK and internationally.Is Karis happy to travel abroad?
Karis is a storytelling speaker UK wide and abroad and is happy to travel for events, workshops, and conferences.Does Karis appear on podcasts?
Yes, Karis is available for podcasts, panels and interviews on storytelling, sales and communication.What is Karis’ booking process?
The booking process is simple: initial enquiry, short discovery call, tailored proposal, then confirmation of your event details.How can i book a call with Karis?
You can book a call directly via the website or submit an enquiry form to arrange a time that suits you.What is the best audience for Karis’ talks?
Karis works best with sales teams, founders, leaders and marketing teams who want to communicate more clearly and convert more effectively. She can tailor talks for specific industries and audiences.What sets Karis apart from other storytelling for sales speakers?
Karis stands out because she has done it herself. She has generated multiple seven figures using the same storytelling principles she now teaches, and translates them into simple, practical frameworks teams can apply immediately to improve clarity, build trust and increase sales. She is full of positive energy and a crowd pleaser.How can we make the most of Karis at our event?
Share your goals in advance, involve your team in the session and allow time for interaction to maximise learning and impact. Invite Karis for the whole day she loves to meet new people and participate fully.Can we record Karis?
Recording is possible upon agreement in advance and can be discussed as part of the booking process. Distribution of materials will be agreed upon in advance.Does Karis give frameworks others can use?
Yes, Karis provides practical storytelling frameworks, including her Three Stories for Sales™ method, that teams can apply immediately.Does Karis share stories throughout her talks?
Yes, Karis uses powerful real-life stories that are comedic, relatable and gripping. These act as great examples throughout showing storytelling in business in action, helping audiences understand how to make ideas memorable and actionable.What success has Karis had using storytelling in sales?
Karis has generated multiple seven figures in revenue, achieved 85% sales conversion rate using authentic storytelling in sales.What does a storytelling speaker do?
A storytelling speaker teaches teams how to communicate ideas clearly, connect emotionally and influence decisions to improve results.How do I book a storytelling speaker for my event?
Simply submit an enquiry or book a call to discuss your event, audience and goals, and receive a tailored proposal.Why is a storytelling speaker great for corporate events?
Storytelling improves communication, engagement and sales performance, making it highly valuable for corporate teams and leadership events. Storytelling in sales is very effecting at increasing conversion rate.Do you do storytelling workshops as well as keynotes?
Yes, Karis delivers both storytelling keynotes and in-depth storytelling workshops tailored to your team and objectives.Does storytelling actually improve sales performance?
Yes, storytelling improves clarity, builds trust and increases conversion by helping your message land and stick with your audience.How do you train teams to sell using storytelling?
Karis trains teams through practical frameworks, live exercises and real examples to help them apply storytelling directly to sales conversations.
Karis Gill
I Help You Use Storytelling To Drive People To Take Action
