Giving Transformative Talks
A Deep Dive with Two Titans
Chris Do and Jerry Won Together for the First Time
March 8, 2025 in Austin, TX during SXSW Week
Chris Do
Jerry Won
The stage manager motions to you. T-minus 5 minutes and counting…
You’re mic’d up, but have the sudden urge to use the restroom.
Maybe you shouldn’t have eaten the lox and bagel. Or maybe it was the yogurt?
Noted. Skip breakfast the next time.
You peek into the crowd.
There are a thousand eyes looking back in your direction. Gulp.
It feels as if you’ve just swallowed a golf ball.
Relax. Breathe.
You’ve done this before.
You know what you’re talking about.
Or do you?
You try to steady your nerves, but it’s not working.
Lub-dub.
Lub-dub.
Your ears are burning red hot.
Lub-dub.
Lub-dub.
Wait. “Where am I?” you wonder.
“What am I doing here?”
“Is it too late to back out of this?”
Yep.
It’s go time.
You step on stage, hit your mark.
The first joke falls flat. Crickets.
It’s going to be the longest 25 minutes of your life.
And then, there’s applause.
It’s over. What happened? Did you black out?
They say most adults fear public speaking more than dying.
How could that be?
Rationally, you know that being on stage, speaking to a crowd full of fans and potential clients, is the next logical step for you. Yet, it’s not clicking.
It feels painful.
Does it have to be?
There is a better way.
Ever wonder how they do it?
Get paid thousands to speak.
Get flown around the world.
Get gig after gig.
How do they create those transformative moments—
”change the atmosphere” in the room?
You’re in luck.
We invite you to join us for an exclusive, intimate, deep dive experience in Austin during SXSW.
Want to level up your speaking skills? Want to know how to tell stories that resonate? Want to establish your credibility and nail the landing?
Get insights from two industry veterans, who’ve been where you are and gone where you want to go— Chris Do, Emmy® Award winning director, NAAAP 100, Founder of the Futur, and Jerry Won, Keynote Speaker who has spoken at SXSW, JPMorgan, Deloitte, and The White House.
They’ll share their experiences, lessons learned, practical frameworks, storytelling techniques, crowd work strategies, what’s worked and what hasn’t, and more…
Learn how they went from audience member to sought after keynote speaker.
Giving Transformative Talks
Power Day w/ Chris Do & Jerry Won
EARLY BIRD PRICING
Prices will increase on March 1. Secure Your Seat Today!
Saturday, March 8, 2025 // 9 am - 5 pm in Austin, TX
Limited seats. Includes lunch and coffee/tea breaks.
Want the Ultimate Experience?
Upgrade to the VIP Networking Dinner Experience
Extend your transformative day with Chris and Jerry as they host you for intimate networking and conversations while you enjoy a one-of-a-kind at-home omakase dinner experience with a private sushi chef.
Saturday, March 8, 2025 // 6 pm - 9 pm in Austin, TX
Extremely limited availability. Includes food and beverage.
Meet the Titans
Chris Do
Chris is a loud introvert, recovering graphic designer, serial entrepreneur, middle child, above average student, but a first class trouble maker, and founder of the Futur.
His mission is to teach 1 billion people how to make a living doing what they love. Think of the Futur as private art school, without the crippling debt.
Jerry Won
Jerry is a renowned keynote speaker who speaks on Storytelling, Personal Branding, and Asian American Leadership whose clients include Google, Harvard Business School, and The White House.
He is the Founder of World Class Speakers, a speaker coaching and marketing company committed to elevating marginalized voices and their stories around the world.
Join us. Save your seat!
Limited availability. Prices increase on March 1.
Deep Dive
$999
Deep Dive + VIP Dinner
$1,998
FAQs
Travel & Accomodation
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The event will be held in a private residence in the Barton Springs neighborhood, just south of Downtown. The address will be shared upon registration.
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AUS (Austin-Bergstrom International Airport) is the closest airport to the event location. It is 10 miles away and an approximately 20 minute drive. Both Uber and Lyft exist in Austin, TX.
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Three nearby hotels are Hyatt Regency Austin, Embassy Suites by Hilton Austin Downtown South Congress, and JW Marriott.
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There is no parking at the venue and street parking is restricted to those with a resident permit. Please plan on taking rideshare or taxi.
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Lunch, snacks, water, and coffee will be provided for the Main Event. VIP attendees will receive instructions on dinner after registration.
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The Giving Transformative Talks event is on Saturday March 8, 2025 from 9am to 5pm. The VIP Dinner Experience happens on the same day at 6-9pm.
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The workshop is all day, from 9 am to 5 pm, with breaks. A detailed schedule will be shared with attendees. Chris and Jerry will share on keynote speaking, personal branding, sales, and more. There is an optional VIP Dinner Experience following the main event.
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No, sessions will not be recorded.
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We will share a roster of attendees, provided they opt-in to share their information with the group.
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We suggest you dress comfortably for a full-day session. We will be indoors mostly, with some networking outside in the backyard. Please note we may take photos and videos for usage in future marketing.
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If you purchase but are unable to attend, we are able to offer full refunds until 15 days before the event (Feb. 21, 2025)
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We anticipate this event to sell out and encourage you to buy tickets as soon as possible.
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Please contact Megumi Calver at megumi@worldclassspeakers.com