Crystal Washington
Futurist and Technology Talks for Sales, Marketing, and Efficiency, Delivered In-Person, Hybrid, and Virtually!
Every high-energy talk is customized to ensure the client's meeting objectives are met. From interactive audience games to actionable steps, your attendees will be engaged and excited about embracing tech tools!
Crystal Washington works with organizations that want to leverage technology to increase profits and productivity. Technology includes social media, apps, smartphones, and the web. Hired by companies including Google, Microsoft, and GE, companies in North America, Africa and Europe book Crystal Washington when they want their teams to take action online!
Get Ready to Laugh… and Learn!
Infusing humor, Crystal is known for her ability to take complex technology topics and make them easy to understand and accessible for everyday professionals and small business owners, across generations. Whether talking about her crazy technology missteps or how to combine online with offline customer interactions to build relationships, audiences relate to her practical, non-tech jargon approach to using tech to make us all more efficient, effective, and connected. At the end of each program, attendees walk away with items they can immediately implement.
Crystal has appeared in numerous publications including Entrepreneur, Bloomberg Businessweek, and Forbes and is regularly called on by major television networks as a tech expert. Crystal is the author of the books One Tech Action and The Social Media Why.
Prior to becoming a professional speaker, Crystal owned a successful social media consulting firm. Before that, she worked in revenue management and corporate sales where she managed several fortune 500 accounts and repeatedly broke company sales records in her early 20s. She is a member of the National Speakers Association and is a Certified Speaking Professional. Crystal is a Forbes' Leading Female Futurist and is the resident futurist on season two of Emmy-nominated Life 2.0.
Outside of speaking, Crystal considers herself to be a fun-loving nerd and travel fanatic. You might find her reading a book, enjoying a West African dance class, or cuddling up with an alligator in the middle of the Amazon Rainforest.
Crystal resides in Houston, TX with her husband CJ and their plant named Dog.
Harness Generative AI like ChatGPT for Enhanced Performance (Highly Customized to Industries and Job Functions)
The future of generative artificial intelligence is here, and you don't have to look far to see it. Technologies like ChatGPT are quickly becoming the most effective and efficient way for busy business professionals to increase profits and productivity. But if you're not using it, your competitors certainly will. In this keynote, Crystal Washington will share her insights on how you can use this cutting-edge technology to drive performance and take business to the next level.
Attendees will leave knowing:
- What generative AI is and is not; its limitations and best applications
- How tools like ChatGPT will impact your industry
- How to develop strategies for integrating ChatGPT into existing systems to supersize your results
- Best practices and ethical considerations for leveraging ChatGPT in business applications
The Future is NOW: Technology &Trends That Will Revolutionize
Are you ready for what lies ahead? Stop shaking the Magic 8-Ball and get ‘Crystal’ clear on the future of your industry. In this high-energy session, technology futurist Crystal Washington will show you exciting, practical ways that technology will rock your world over the next ten years. Best of all, she’ll deliver her discussion in PLAIN English. Hey Alexa and Siri, no need to translate!
In this session, you will:
- Identify buzz-worthy human behavior that impacts how organizations innovate
- Discover the Top-five technologies that could interrupt or revolutionize your industry
- Walk away with the ability to trigger new tactics while staying ahead of the trends!
The Future of Work is Here
Constant technology innovations, Gen Z entering the ranks, and a changing global marketplace were already dramatically impacting the face of the workplace. Then 2020 arrived and the script got flipped upside-down. Technology strategist and futurist Crystal Washington shows leaders how they can thrive now while keeping an eye on the horizon to be ready to ride future waves of change.
In this session, you will:
- Identify the significant ways in which technology is re-programming 'us.'
- Discover unique ways to embrace technology trends, fortifying your future for the long run.
- Uncover tips and tactics for riding the waves of change while avoiding wipeouts.
NextGen Relationships for Sales: Technology &Tactics for Business Growth
Customers are stressed. Prospects are overwhelmed...and you’re trying to nurture relationships in a hybrid world. In this talk, technology futurist Crystal Washington infuses her award-winning sales experience with today’s technology trends to teach innovative ways to sow seeds that will grow a garden packed with potential in a matter of months.
In this session you will:
- Understand the Dos and Don’ts of reaching out to clients whose pressure valves are primed to POP
- Identify strategies to rock your personal brand on-line
- Learn creative ways to go from Standard-issue to Superhero in the minds of your clients, in times of trouble
- Discover and engage tech tools to rocket your clients, partner and prospects from “What now?” to “WOW!”
Futureproof Yourself: Innovate &Thrive in Times of Uncertainty
The new normal of consistent change is leaving leaders concerned about being left behind. Instead of implementing half-baked, panic-driven ideas...it’s time to identify the Easter eggs the future has left for us. In this talk, technology futurist Crystal Washington will show you and your team how to innovate, thrive and enjoy the ride.
In this session, you will:
- Understand the gifts the future really has to offer, allowing you to shape and manipulate for your ultimate outcomes.
- Identify the most under-utilized Easter eggs of innovation...which you already have in your basket.
- Create a framework to future-proof your career and organization...and avoid getting scrambled.
Operation Outsource: Master Efficiency Using Technology
In an increasingly busy world, many professionals get stuck wishing for more hours in the day to serve clients, grow business, and take care of personal obligations. The inventive ones know how to put technology to work for them--including social media, Google, and key apps— increasing efficiency while improving performance. In this fun and high-energy program, you will discover how to ride the wave of technology and create better business outcomes, while putting time back on your clock!
In this session, you will:
- Discover secrets for adding muscle to your mission, building lucrative relationships.
Identify turnkey techniques for better business and career management. - Uncover client-connection 'spy tricks' that will make 99% of internet users go "HUH?" while you gather valuable client info and keep an eye on your competition.
- Develop your dominance of task-automation while you outsource non-revenue generating 'busy' work...even if you work from home.
Crystal is the best I've heard in years! Being a motivational speaker myself, she was a breath of fresh air! A must-hear when you can. It would be an honor to meet you & thank you personally for a job well done.
Doc Smith District Manager United RentalsThank you for going above and beyond Crystal – you’ve set a new standard for us! The message and delivery to the group was timely, full of energy and FUN! I feel like we’ve gained a friend who helps us convey our commitment to the people attending our event. Crystal’s team was a pleasure to work with on the preparations of the event.
M.P., MANAGER, EVENT PLANNING & OPERATIONS, AMERICAN NATIONALM.P., MANAGER, EVENT PLANNING & OPERATIONS, AMERICAN NATIONALCrystal keeps the audience engaged and in the moment with her unique story telling, interactive group queries and thought provoking content about the changes digital devices have changes modern business world and how people exist within it. Ms. Washington will take you on a journey of self-discovery and offers several delicious nuggets (or digital life hacks) to try in your agency. I really enjoyed the program!
J.M., INSURANCE AGENT, MALARA AGENCYThis session was a forward looking set of facts leading people to actionable business building ideas.
K.N., PRIVATE WEALTH ADVISOR, RAYMOND JAMESEnergizing, engaging, fun, Crystal opened my eyes to a different way of thinking about technology and change. I left her session feeling hopeful and feeling like I can be open to technology and change versus feeling behind the curve, thank you Crystal!
C.K., CHIEF OF STAFF, LINCOLN FINANCIAL GROUPC.K., CHIEF OF STAFF, LINCOLN FINANCIAL GROUP You did an incredible job making the content relevant to multiple generations of workers and making it engaging! I would 100% suggest that Kaiser brings Crystal into larger groups of more senior employees for her to dazzle them the way she did for Connect@MSSA!
R.M., ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS CONSULTANT, KAISER PERMANENTECrystal’s energy is infectious!! Crystal did a phenomenal job at engaging the group by knowing a lot about my industry and having relevant content. Great job!!! Keep up the good work!
E.G., VP, WELLS FARGOCrystal is a futuristic who helps people look ahead into different life scenarios and plan for each of them. She gave us tips and tricks on how to implement these plans into our businesses. She was entertaining and witty. I would love to see her speak again. I think the speech was great. I would like to see your input in marketing for the future.
L.C., MARKETING AND OUTREACH COORDINATOR, NORTH VALLEY EYE CAREL.C., MARKETING AND OUTREACH COORDINATOR, NORTH VALLEY EYE CARE Engaging presentation with tips and tricks about how to utilize tech to improve your relationships with your clients, referral sources, etc. thank you! Enthusiasm is contagious- thank you for sharing your enthusiasm with us all!
J.H., SVP, FINANCIAL ADVISOR, RAYMOND JAMESJ.H., SVP, FINANCIAL ADVISOR, RAYMOND JAMES VERIFIED Powerfully captivating. Liked how she tailored her message to our audience. 10 Stars!
K.J.J., OWNER/BOOKKEEPER, HERITAGE BUSINESS SERVICESK.J.J., OWNER/BOOKKEEPER, HERITAGE BUSINESS SERVICES A great summary of technology with insights on ways to apply to your business.
J.O., VICE PRESIDENT, ALLOY CORPORATE FCUJ.O., VICE PRESIDENT, ALLOY CORPORATE FCU Crystal was highly engaging and thought-provoking. She shared some very valuable thoughts on how to connect to the now, and be open to being the change. She was brilliant, very engaging and brought up the energy.
D.L., PARTNER, IGNITE SPOT ACCOUNTING SERVICESD.L., PARTNER, IGNITE SPOT ACCOUNTING SERVICES