“Emphatic has helped us better understand our challenges, helped us identify and think through the implications of strategic choices and decisions, and helped us plan and execute on solutions.”

“It has been a wonderful experience working with Chris. He is a strategist. He not only delivers what you ask of him, but goes one step ahead, anticipates what you need, incorporates his amazing communication and designing skills, and delivers a product which is even better than your own initial ideas.”

“Chris and I have worked together for many years on a number of high-visibility best-practices training programs and marketing communications campaigns. Chris is committed to delivering the best possible strategic thinking, problem-solving, and out-of-the-box creative. The work of exceeds my expectations — and the deliverables we’ve produced together have exceeded my clients’ expectations — every time.”

“Chris Barnes is a stellar individual who embodies integrity, honesty, and creativity! I have enjoyed working with him and his team for 7 years and he has always delivered beyond expectations — and, on time and on budget, every time. Chris is unique in his style and brings more than design excellence to a partnership; he thinks and executes strategically. He goes above and beyond to understand clients’ needs and quickly gains the subject matter knowledge needed to deliver innovative and unique solutions. He truly understands the spirit of partnership and is committed to his colleagues and clients.”