Story. Production. Presence.

Influence begins with a story people trust.

A leader speaks every day — to clients, employees, investors, the press. Too often, each audience hears a different version.

Not because the leader lacks vision, but because the story isn't yet clear, coherent, and built to last.

Over time, inconsistency erodes trust. And trust, once weakened, carries economic consequences.

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METHOD

A proprietary system, refined over sixteen years advising CEOs, founders, and C-level executives across four continents. Designed to restore the connection between a leader and their audience.

C.A.R.E.

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ENGAGEMENTS

The C.A.R.E. Method takes three forms

Executive Advisory

For founders, CEOs, and leadership teams navigating high-stakes communication.

Team Narrative Training

For leadership, sales, and partnerships teams that need alignment, clarity, and influence.

Strategic Presentation Production

For keynotes, investor days, launches, and major public moments.

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SHOWCASE

TED 2025 · Top 10 Essential Talk

When Watch Duty founder John Mills took the TED stage, he was ready. Cristou Group developed the story, designed the full presentation and provided intensive speaker coaching, to sharpen every word and gesture. Five minutes later, he had earned a place among TED's 10 Essential Talks of 2025.

TESTIMONIALS

  • “Our office has been working with Benoit’s team on many high stakes presentations for the last 10 years, both internal and external. We always appreciated the cutting edge graphics combined with a great attention to details. Their consulting work has been instrumental in getting our messages across."

    Nathalie Dacquin

    Marketing Director, Sony Interactive

  • "Benoit has designed, thanks to his strong story telling expertise, some unique IP presentations and I have been able to secure/unlock new brand partnerships with key players/tier 1 companies.”

    François Tallec

    VP of Global Partnerships & Consumer Products Business Development, Ubisoft

  • “Benoit Cristou has been a strategic help to turn our objectives into clear and dynamic stories. We love their ideas, skills and positive energy!”

    Steven Aim

    Communication Director, Ubisoft

  • "I have had many opportunities to build strategic presentations for internal or external audiences, with the very valuable support of Benoit and his team. Benoit delivers much more than just graphic design : he helps define the message we want to convey, tell the story that enables to reach the audience and gives precious support to have the right attitude and tone when being on stage."

    Stéphane Catherine

    VP, Audience, Media & Channels, Ubisoft

  • “We’ve used Benoit and his team on numerous high stakes presentations. Their ability to work cross continents (Europe / USA) and their deep understanding of the video game market ensured that we always were on the same page. Our stories became crystal clear and resonated with our audiences. Thank you!”

    Jean Guerin

    Global Senior Director, Social / Brand Content / Web3, Ubisoft

  • “ (...) I’ve relied on Benoit and his team for help with my most important presentations for the better part of a decade now.  Their holistic approach encompasses everything from helping to craft the core narrative arch of a pitch to coaching the tone and emphasis of my presentation style. Most importantly, Benoit always makes sure whatever story I’m trying to communicate is as clear and as impactful as possible.”

    Scott Dixon

    Director of Relationships and Rewards, Microsoft Xbox

Selected Clients

Engel&Völkers

Ubisoft

GfK

Disney

Qobuz

Watch Duty

Sony Computer
Entertainment

Coca-Cola

Who we advise

  • Leaders who want to strengthen their influence over time

  • Founders shaping the narrative behind their company

  • Executives navigating complexity, growth and transformation

  • Decision-makers who understand that clarity, presence and emotional precision compound over time

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What we work on

  • Narrative clarity.

  • Executive presence.

  • Leadership communication.

  • Stakeholder alignment.

  • Decision-making under pressure.

  • Emotional intelligence.

  • Strategic influence.

  • Team coherence.

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Helping executives align story, presence, and influence when the stakes are highest.

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