
Henry Wong is a storyteller, speaker, writer and branding ninja
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REGARDING HENRY
Your Branding & Storytelling Guide
Looking for a speaker who can captivate an audience, inspire action, and simplify branding? Meet Henry Wong, a brand strategist, creative director, and author whose storytelling techniques help businesses and individuals build unforgettable brands.
As the President and Brand Strategist of Vyoo, Henry has guided startups, growth businesses, and Financial 500 companies craft their identities and stand out in crowded markets. With 25+ years of experience—including time as Senior Vice President, Creative Director at Saatchi & Saatchi—his insights are packed with engaging real-world lessons.

To inquire about these speaking topics, contact Henry.
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Being CEO of Your Personal Brand
How do you take control of your brand and make it truly stand out? It all starts with a great story. Henry pulls back the curtain to reveal how the world’s most successful brands craft compelling narratives that resonate with people. This session will help people understand the power of storytelling in creating their own personal brand. He explores how storytelling is deeply rooted in human evolution, why purpose and unique positioning are essential, and how to shape a brand message and story that genuinely connects.
Audience Takeaway
Audience Takeaway
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Understand how to clarify and articulate your personal brand in professional settings
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Learn how brand positioning gives you a competitive advantage in business and leadership
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Discover tools to shape your story across social media, pitches, and presentations
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Gain confidence in presenting your strengths with clarity, purpose, and authenticity
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Explore how storytelling can build trust, deepen influence, and make your message memorable
Want to go deeper? A hands-on workshop is available to help organizations define their own brand story and sharpen their corporate brand.
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The Power of Narrative Intelligence
Everyone talks about storytelling—but Narrative Intelligence goes deeper. Like other forms of intelligence, it’s a strategic skill: the ability to read a situation, understand the underlying dynamics, and respond with the right story at the right time. Narrative Intelligence isn’t just about crafting a brand message. It’s about using story as a leadership tool to align teams, navigate change, build trust, and communicate with clarity. In this talk, Henry Wong explores how this overlooked capability can transform how leaders show up, make decisions, and inspire action—internally and out in the world.
Audience Takeaway
Audience Takeaway
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Learn the difference between storytelling and narrative intelligence—and why it matters in leadership
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Discover how to read the room, reframe challenges, and respond with greater impact
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Apply a strategic storytelling framework to improve team communication and decision-making
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Unlock the emotional and cognitive tools that help leaders influence, align, and inspire
Want to go deeper? A hands-on workshop is available to help organizations define their own brand story and sharpen their corporate brand.
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Think Like a Startup, Even If You're Not
This energizing talk explores how traditional organizations can unlock fresh thinking by adopting a startup mindset. Drawing from his experience shaping dozens of startups across finance, food, tech, and manufacturing—as well as leading creative teams at global ad agencies—Henry Wong shares practical ways to spark innovation. Attendees will learn how to foster a culture that embraces experimentation, rethink hierarchy, and reframe problems to reveal better solutions. It’s an inspiring session for leaders looking to break routine and think like disruptors.
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Learn how to create a culture that encourages fresh thinking and everyday innovation
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Rethink traditional hierarchies to empower teams and accelerate decision-making
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Discover how to break the rules strategically to unlock big ideas
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Walk away with practical tools to inject agility, curiosity, and momentum into your organization
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This session is great for leaders, managers, and teams who want to shake things up and think outside the box.
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Be a Mentor, Be a Better Leader
Did you know that leaders who mentor are 6x more likely to get promoted? This is just the beginning. While people tend to view mentorship as a way to help and guide the less experienced, the benefits to those in a leadership role are more profound. This keynote offers insights from Henry’s 30 years of leadership roles that covers how mentoring can improve one’s own skills and create greater confidence in one’s leadership. Henry breaks down how mentorship isn’t just about helping others—it’s a game-changer for your own leadership skills.
Audience Takeaway
Audience Takeaway
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Learn the dos and don’ts of being a great mentor—and why structure matters
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Discover how mentorship strengthens leadership skills and accelerates personal growth
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Understand the benefits of reverse mentoring and cross-generational learning
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Explore why ego-free leadership creates more resilient, collaborative teams
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Gain practical strategies to build mentoring relationships that are meaningful and effective
This is a must-hear for leaders, managers, and aspiring mentors who want to make a bigger impact in their organizations.
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What 60 Million Wongs Can Teach You About DEI
Did you know there are over 60 million Wongs in the world? More than a shared surname, it’s a story of community, resilience, and purpose. In this inspiring talk, Henry Wong shares the history of the Wong Association—formed to support new immigrants during a time of racism and exclusion—and how its legacy of kindness, collective strength, and perseverance lives on today. Perfect for organizations seeking to build inclusive, purpose-driven cultures, this session offers lessons in belonging, leadership, and community building.
Audience Takeaway
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Discover how mindset over policy can bridge difference and foster a deeper sense of belonging.
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Understand how a sense of shared purpose drives engagement and unity
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Explore how history and heritage shape values, resilience, and identity
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Gain inspiration and tools to build inclusive teams through the power of storytelling
This talk is perfect for leaders, communities and organizations looking to foster stronger workplace cultures. It’s an inspiring talk on perseverance, forgiveness and charity.
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Testimonials
“Thank you for your fantastic presentation. There was a lot of buzz in the room afterward, which was great!”
Adriana Suyck
Business Analyst, Office of the Chief Planner, City of Toronto
“During the last few days, content reviewed in your session was talked about by team members during our meetings. You had an impact.”
Karine Jacquesen
Telus Health
“THANK YOU for being our retreat guest speaker. Everyone was totally inspired by your presentation. Great work, Henry!!”
Kismet Baun
Financial Accountability Office

BOOK
Henry’s Book: Telling Your Story, Building Your Brand
Henry is all about helping people tell their stories in a way that connects. Whether you're an entrepreneur, a CEO, or someone navigating their career, he’ll show you how to unlock the power of your brand.
His book, “Telling Your Story, Building Your Brand”, breaks down branding in a way that’s fun, easy to understand, and—most importantly—actionable. And as a writer, Henry doesn’t just talk at audiences; he engages, inspires, and equips them with tools they can use immediately.
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Book Reviews
“If you’re on a journey to create a winning, memorable, and impactful brand, Henry Wong’s book is the framework you need to set yourself apart from the crowd.”
Amber Mac
TV Host, Author of Power Friending
“What a satisfying read! A splendid job of taking the fine craft of marketing and breaking it down in simple, easy to digest language, along with Henry’s uniquely personable stories. This book combines all that with his balance of mind and soul that make him such a great industry leader. Thank you for making us all smarter!”
Terry Balagia
Author, Professor Miami Ad School
“Here's the story on Telling Your Story: A simple and effective guide to branding that's easy to understand and easy to apply. Behind every great brand is a story. Behind every great story is this book. The journey starts here. Enjoy it. I know I did.”
Ron Tite
Author, Think Do Say
“Personal branding can either feel murky or dismissed as simplistic. But in the middle lays the magic. Henry Wong is your sherpa through that magical middle earth.”
Terry O’Reilly,
Under The Influence
CONTACT
Henry is ready to bring depth and insight to your event

For more information or booking inquiries, or to hear a story, please complete the form. Or call, write or connect:
Phone: 416-596-1005
Email: info@vyoobrand.com
Linkedin: /henrywongco