Speaking
We build powerful energy & leadership through interactive workshops and keynotes.
Speaking to people who seek to step into a new way of working–expanding their perspectives–allows me to tap into that energy and foster transformation through embodied learning.
Facilitating powerful changes with groups is a specialty and passion of mine. I love to support those who are ready to:
◊ Move out of limiting beliefs, worn out patterns & overwhelm.
◊ Live boldly at work and in life.
◊ Engage in real conversations of depth, meaning, and action.
◊ Commit to the work of living life fully, connected to purpose.
◊ Inspire and lead in their personal and professional relationships
Through powerful storytelling, straight talk, humor and embodied learning practices, I challenge participants to step up and into their full potential.

The Work
inspiring • embodied • cutting edge • relevant • actionable • evidence-based
The Audience
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Ambitious professionals striving for some sort of elusive work-life balance yet are stressed out & overwhelmed
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Time strapped employees who’re running on empty, not sure how to replenish or re-energize
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Women who’re jazzed about what’s possible, yet are tired of hitting the walls and ceilings, and are ready to step into their power
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Leaders set on making a difference–who know it starts with skillful conversations . . . yet they feel unskillful
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Business leaders committed to a new way of working that centers on mindfully developing themselves, their people, and their business
The Impact
Embodied Learning. A radical new way of learning that results in a pragmatic perspective shift. It will support you, your work and your community to create a better world through just the right action.
It’s remarkable, revealing, and not to be over-the-top, it’s revolutionary.
Watch Chris in Action
Speaking at Conscious Capitalism Annual Conference 2015
Will You Go First? Tammy & Jack
Will You Go First? Suzy Q & Barb
Wooden Nickel
Highlight Reel
Are you ready for Chris?
To inquire about speaking engagements or training sessions:
- Embodiment: Essential Skills & Practices for the 21st Century Leader
- Cultivating Presence & Power: Embodying the Essentials
- Leadership Presence: Your Key to Success
- Cultivating Mindfulness: Growing Conscious Leaders
- Mindful Leadership: Leading With Integrity & Impact
- Mastering Authenticity, Influence and Power through Embodied Leadership
- Thinking Big, Acting Boldly
- Are You Willing to Go First?
- Breakthrough Conversations: The Key to Leadership Success
- You are What You Say: The Importance of Feedback
- The Power of Storytelling
- Mindfulness in the Ups and Downs of Navigating Everyday Life
- Dealing with Life’s Uncertainty
- From Stress Bombs to Resilience
Interactive, practical, and applied.
Grounded in the latest research on embodied learning, mindset, leadership.
Common formats include…
20 – 60 minute talk
90 minute workshop
3-hour workshop
Day-long workshop
Multi-day workshop
45 – 90 minute webinar or teleseminar
Previously seen at…
- Alliant Credit Union
- BrainTrust LIVE 2022
- Capital Strategies Women’s Forum
- Conscious Capitalism Annual Conference
- Corbion
- Feeding America
- Food Processing Suppliers Association, Women’s Network
- Fusion 2.0
- Global Wisdom Leadership Forum
- Helen Plum Library
- International Leadership Association Women’s Conference
- Land of Lakes
- Loyola University Health & Fitness
- Loyola University School of Nursing
- Rush -Copley Medical Center
- MacArthur Foundation
- Morton Salt
- Northwestern School of Communications
- Omron’s Women’s Forum
- Tuthill
- US Foods
- Women’s Initiative Itasca Bank & Trust
- Xerox Women’s Alliance
Work with Chris
Curiosity.
Courage.
Conversations.
Known for creating trust with those who value honesty, deep listening and straight talk, Chris works with all types of leaders, individually and in teams, or through her sold-out workshops, classes and retreats.
Chris both distinctly challenges and supports leaders ready to embark on integrating life and work in sustainable, fulfilling ways.
While the work of transformation can at times be arduous, Chris’s commitment to her client’s success results in leaders who:
- Embody a compelling presence
- Handle high pressure situations with ease
- Exercise skillful conversations
- Collaborate with others to create pragmatic, focused action towards results
To that end, she’s a member of the Executive Team of the Chicago Chapter of Conscious Capitalism, a movement dedicated to elevating humanity through business.
And, when she’s not working, she’s likely either gardening, reading a great book, making art, or at the aikido dojo where she practices the art of peace.