Christian Gossan

Turning complex challenges into innovative platforms that drive measurable impact.

 Christian is a digital experience strategist and founder of Sharpen Advisory who helps organizations grow and strengthen staff engagement through scalable digital solutions. 

Before founding Sharpen Advisory, Christian worked with KPMG both globally and in Australia, where he led a range of innovative digital initiatives that improved business performance and delivered social impact. He pioneered platforms including the Globerunner app, the Client Ready app, and the Grow Your Impact platform—solutions that have reached more than 100,000 people across 100 countries and generated millions of dollars in revenue.

Christian has also led strategic, cost optimization, and operational improvement projects for major clients across multiple sectors. His work on gamified learning and its impact on business performance has been studied by Harvard, with research on the link between gamified learning and increased revenue published in the April–May 2023 edition of Harvard Business Review.

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Panel: Fund the Fun: Making the Business Case for Gamification

 Even the most innovative learning design won’t gain traction without funding and leadership support. This panel explores the practical challenge of securing buy-in and budget for gamified learning in environments where every dollar is carefully scrutinized.

Panelists will share real-world strategies for positioning gamification as a strategic investment rather than a “nice-to-have.” The discussion will focus on framing value, aligning initiatives with organizational priorities, and translating engagement into outcomes that leaders care about.

Expect candid insights on what works, what doesn’t, and how to confidently advocate for learning experiences that are both engaging and results-driven.

Takeaway: Gamification gets funded when it’s framed as a solution to business problems, not an extra cost.