Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Chris Sund?
Chris Sund is a leadership keynote speaker, Maxwell Leadership certified coach, and President and COO in the healthcare staffing industry. He scaled a company from five million in revenue to more than sixty million in two years and now oversees a national healthcare workforce organization. He helps teams strengthen culture, improve communication, build trust, and lead with clarity and confidence.

What topics does Chris speak on?
Chris speaks on leadership, handling objections, mindset, resilience, overcoming challenges, building high performing teams, navigating change, and developing next generation leaders. His popular programs include Rise and Thrive, Winning the Talent Battle, The SPARK Advantage, The Leadership Playbook, Winning the Objection Game, and Key Strategies for Recruitment Success.

Does Chris customize his programs for each audience?
Yes. Every keynote, workshop, or breakout session is customized. Chris studies the organization, the audience, and the event goals. He includes real stories from your field and designs content that is relevant and practical for the people in the room.

What makes Chris different from other speakers?
Chris is not just a speaker. He is an operator who leads large teams every day. His message comes from real world experience scaling businesses, building culture, navigating rapid change, and coaching leaders at every level. He also brings a warm, relatable style that connects with audiences across industries.

What types of events does Chris speak at?
Chris speaks at conferences, association meetings, corporate leadership events, annual retreats, team summits, healthcare events, and university programs. He designs sessions for audiences of all sizes from intimate workshops to ballrooms with hundreds.

What industries hire Chris for speaking and training?
Healthcare systems, staffing firms, HR and recruitment teams, leadership associations, young professionals groups, higher education, and corporate organizations across a wide range of sectors.

Does Chris offer workshops in addition to keynotes?
Yes. Chris leads interactive workshops that include group exercises, table discussions, coaching questions, and practical tools that teams can use immediately. Workshops can stand alone or be paired with a keynote for a complete leadership experience.

Can Chris present virtually?
Yes. Chris offers virtual keynotes, leadership workshops, and coaching sessions through Zoom, Teams, or your preferred platform. Virtual sessions include live interaction and Q and A.

How long are Chris’s presentations?
Keynotes are typically thirty to sixty minutes. Workshops range from ninety minutes to half day or full day formats. Chris can adjust the timing to match your agenda.

How do I book Chris for an event?
You can submit a request through the contact form on ChrisSund.com or reach out on LinkedIn. Someone will quickly follow up to learn about your event and schedule a call. After the call you will receive a proposal with topics, pricing, and next steps.

What is the booking process?
Once the date is confirmed, you receive a speaker agreement and event questionnaire. Chris then schedules an event planning call to understand your audience and customize the message. He arrives early, connects with your team, and ensures everything is set for a smooth event.

What are Chris’s travel requirements?
Chris is based in Nebraska and travels from Omaha. Standard travel includes roundtrip economy airfare, hotel accommodations, and meals. He keeps travel simple and flexible for event partners.

Does Chris offer leadership coaching?
Yes. As a certified Maxwell Leadership speaker and coach, Chris works with executives, emerging leaders, and teams who want to strengthen leadership skills, improve communication, and create a culture that people are proud to be part of.

Does Chris speak to young professionals and student leaders?
Yes. Chris frequently speaks at universities, young professional summits, and early career programs. His message on finding purpose, building resilience, and creating opportunities connects strongly with early career audiences.

Can Chris help with recruitment or staffing focused events?
Yes. With deep experience leading national healthcare staffing organizations, Chris speaks on recruitment strategy, candidate experience, leadership in sales and recruiting teams, and building a culture that retains top talent.

What size audiences does Chris speak to?
Chris speaks to groups from small leadership teams all the way to large conferences with several hundred attendees. His style works well in both intimate and high energy environments.

How far in advance should we book?
Events typically book several months in advance, especially spring and fall conferences. Some dates open earlier, so contact the team to check availability.

What information should we provide when inquiring?
Share your event date, location, audience size, who the audience is, and what outcome you want. If you have a theme or internal goals for the event, that helps Chris tailor the message.