Why Chris?
With 30+ years in the IT trenches for both Fortune 500 and federal projects, Chris is no stranger to high-pressure environments, technical complexity, or change resistance. As a former nuclear engineer, a software solutions architect, and standup comedian, he’s pretty much been there, done that, got the t-shirts.
What sets him apart is his ability to bring that proven, strategic, problem-solving brain to human challenges; helping teams reframe what’s possible and rediscover what matters.
Chris isn’t just another speaker. He’s a builder, a creative, a comic, and a communicator who knows how to meet a room, where it is, and move it forward. He combines sharp insight, surprising warmth, and relatable humor to deliver programs that stick because they speak to both the heart and the handbook.
Whether your people are burned out, tuned out, or ready to level up, Chris gives them permission to get honest and get going. No hype. No fluff. Just stories, strategies, and smart laughs that land.
Audiences leave clearer, lighter, and ready to act with zero eye-rolls and 100% retention. Well, ok, maybe 93%.
“If you have an opportunity to work with Chris take it! You will be glad you did.” ~A. Seitz Author/Performance Coach
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“Ted Lasso quality humor and compassion meets technical savvy and resourcefulness.” ~D. Hendrix Operations Manager/HR
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“A storyteller who captivates audiences with charm and charisma. Top tier!” ~P. Lifton Emmy Award Winning Producer
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“If you have an opportunity to work with Chris take it! You will be glad you did.” ~A. Seitz Author/Performance Coach 〰️ “Ted Lasso quality humor and compassion meets technical savvy and resourcefulness.” ~D. Hendrix Operations Manager/HR 〰️ “A storyteller who captivates audiences with charm and charisma. Top tier!” ~P. Lifton Emmy Award Winning Producer 〰️
The Talk
Break Free from Your Familiar Prison
What’s it About?
According to a 2024 Gallup study, employee disengagement costs US organizations an estimated $500 Billion, annually. It’s a clear sign that too many talented people are stuck in what feels “fine” but not fulfilling.
i.e. Routines that keep them busy without making them better.
Break Free from Your Familiar Prison is a high-impact keynote that helps organizations reignite engagement, resilience, and creativity in their people. Drawing on lived experience across Fortune 500s, government agencies, and the creative world, Chris delivers a powerful mix of storytelling, humor, and research-backed strategies that address the real challenges leaders face: disengagement, burnout, and stalled innovation.
Audiences learn how to recognize when routine has turned into resignation, how to clarify what truly drives them (“their it”), how to reframe stressors through gratitude, and how to build momentum by celebrating small, overlooked wins.
The result:
Teams leave with practical tools to re-energize their work, managers gain new levers to reduce turnover and boost performance, and organizations see stronger cultures of accountability, creativity, and pride.
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