Legacy isn’t something you leave behind.
It’s something you cause every day.
KEYNOTES THAT SHIFT THE WAY YOU LEAD, CONNECT AND SERVE.
Why Chris
FROM CORPORATE LEADER TO KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Chris spent over 10 years in corporate — from sales and account management to becoming an SVP of Organizational Development for a $40M company by age 30. Leading through a major acquisition, he saw firsthand how disconnection and mistrust quietly erode even the best teams, especially during times of uncertainty, growth and change.
Now, he brings his experience to conference stages and corporate programs, helping leaders spot the everyday moments that build — or break — trust and turn those into results that actually move the business forward.
10,000+ people reached across industries
99% audience satisfaction, 98% want to see Chris speak again
Trusted by small businesses, Fortune 500s and world-renowned brands like Clorox, YouTube, Walmart, Oracle and more.
Speaking Topics
KEYNOTES BUILT FOR MEANING AND IMPACT
LEADERSHIP
BECOME A RIPPLE EFFECT LEADER
Leading with Intention in a World Craving Trust and Connection
TEAMS & CULTURE
BUILD A RIPPLE
EFFECT CULTURE
Creating Trust, Connection and Belonging One Moment at a Time
ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACT
CREATE A RIPPLE EFFECT LEGACY
Elevating The Experiences of the People You Serve
What Makes This Different
WE CREATE RIPPLE EFFECTS THAT LAST
An Experience, Not Just a Talk
This isn't a keynote where people sit and listen. It's an experience where they participate, connect, and act. Through vulnerable storytelling, powerful connection exercises, and the Start a Ripple Movement, attendees experience the message I share from the stage.
Stories That Stick
Real, lived experiences, not theory. The stories stay with you years later. More importantly, people use the lessons learned. In their next 1:1. In tough conversations. In the moments that make a difference in the work.
Start a Ripple Movement
During the keynote, attendees write postcards to someone who created a ripple effect in their lives. I mail them on their behalf—extending the impact far beyond the room. Event planners tell me it's one of the moments attendees remember most.
The Result
99% of audience participants say the keynote is valuable. 98% want to see Chris speak again. But the real measure is people leave seeing themselves—and their influence—differently. And they start showing up differently immediately.
“Now that’s how you kick off a conference! Interactive, impactful and one of the MOST AUTHENTIC presentations we have had.”
Matt Shemwell
President
Marsh McLennan Agency
Your Experience Matters, Too
WORKING TOGETHER REFLECTS THE SAME EXPERIENCE I’M HELPING YOU CREATE FOR YOUR AUDIENCE.
Thoughtful - You'll never feel like just another event.
Committed - Your trust in me is a big deal, and I take that responsibility seriously.
Present - Every audience is different. I’ll meet yours where they are.
Genuine - The person you meet on our first call is the same person who steps on stage.
Responsive - No surprises, clear communication, you’ll always know what’s next.
Speaking Clips
A Radically Human Approach To Transform The Way You Lead
The Surprising Leadership Lessons Hidden in a Stadium (and Conference) Wave
Why Feeling Seen & Heard is a Business Imperative
The Power of Creating Ripple Effect Moments at Scale
You Are the Pebble: The 3 Elements Behind Every Ripple Effect
Siloed Mindset vs. Ripple Effect Mindset: What’s the Difference?
"Our team left not just inspired, but GENUINELY CHANGED in how we show up for each other. He RESHAPED the way we lead every day.”
Steven Garibell
VP Business Development
TD Bank
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