What is Captivate?

Captivate is a free monthly newsletter where we bring you one tip to improve your communication skills through the power of persuasion, negotiation and storytelling.

Captivate is written by Ben Wise & Darren Chiu, both seasoned sales leaders at Google. Neither of us are what you might call ‘natural salespeople’. Rather, we have worked at learning our craft and strive for continuous improvement. We want to help you do the same.

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Who are Ben & Darren?

Ben Wise is a 15 year industry veteran who has held successive sales and leadership roles at Google, where he is currently the Head of Programmatic Media working with the largest agencies and brands in Canada. Ben is active in his community where he serves on the Board of the Daily Bread Food Bank and recently completed a two year term as the board chair. Ben advises multiple startups on sales and go to market strategy and volunteers in various mentorship programs helping students and young professionals. Connect with Ben on LinkedIn.

Darren Chiu is a Strategy Lead at Google, helping brands across all industries develop best in class marketing strategies. With over 12 years of industry experience, Darren’s passion for communication doesn’t stop at the world of business and sales. In his spare time, Darren moonlights as a comedic storyteller, stretching his creativity and perspectives beyond the boundaries of his professional life. As a recognition of his dedication and expertise, Darren was selected as an Emerging Leader in Advertising & Sales by The Peak in 2023. Connect with Darren on LinkedIn.

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