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Everything you need to evaluate, book, and bring Chris Sund to your stage — in one place.

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What Your Audience Walks Away With

More than a talk. A turning point.

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Ownership

Audiences leave accountable — not just inspired. They own their results.

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Growth

A clear framework for becoming more — in leadership, mindset, and performance.

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Connection

Teams leave with shared language and stronger relationships that hold.

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Leadership

Practical tools leaders apply Monday morning — not theory they forget by Tuesday.

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Impact

Measurable shifts in culture, engagement, and performance that outlast the event.

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Signature Keynote
Most Requested

You Are Capable of More

What if the biggest barrier between where you are today and where you want to be isn’t opportunity — but the limits you’ve accepted as normal? In this high-impact keynote, Chris challenges audiences to rethink what they believe is possible, equipping leaders and teams to take ownership, grow through adversity, and build the habits that unlock their full potential.

Best for: Annual conferences · Leadership summits · Sales kickoffs · Association events · Healthcare organizations
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Additional Programs

More Ways Chris Can Serve Your Audience

Available as keynotes, breakout sessions, or workshops. All programs are customized to your event theme and audience.

Workshop · Keynote

The Leadership Exchange

An Interactive Leadership Experience

An engaging, discussion-driven experience where participants explore communication, accountability, emotional intelligence, and teamwork — leaving with tools they can apply immediately.

Best for: Leadership development days, team offsites, management retreats
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Keynote

The Power of Small Moments

Creating Great Experiences

A story-driven session revealing how everyday human interactions — a warm greeting, a moment of genuine connection — build trust, transform culture, and create experiences people never forget.

Best for: Healthcare conferences, patient experience events, service culture organizations
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Keynote

Motivating Today's Workforce

Five Drivers of Engagement for Tomorrow's Success

A research-backed keynote on why people truly stay or leave — and how leaders can transform disengagement into commitment, building cultures where talent chooses to stay.

Best for: HR conferences, association events, annual conferences, healthcare organizations
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New for 2026

Bring the Book to Your Event

Chris’s new book, You Are Capable of More, launches August 13 — and it makes a powerful takeaway for your audience.

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Bulk Book Orders

A signed copy on every seat, or copies for your whole team — volume pricing available.

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Book Signings

Add a signing or meet-and-greet so attendees leave with a personalized copy in hand.

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Author Appearances

Pair the keynote with the author’s story, or bring Chris in for a book-focused session.

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What Event Planners Say

Don’t Take Our Word For It

“

Chris was an outstanding speaker and a highlight of our 2025 Patient Experience Recognition Dinner. He took the time to deeply understand our organization, our culture, and our specific goals — and thoughtfully personalized every moment. Our staff genuinely loved his message — engaging, relatable, and inspiring from start to finish.

Macy WebbDirector of Human Resources, Crawford County Memorial Hospital
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Chris consistently brings knowledge, insight, and practical advice to every presentation. At our NAHCR Conference he led two impactful sessions, acknowledged the real challenges we face, and left everyone with tools they could use immediately. His deep understanding of our audience elevates every engagement.

Gina SalazarTalent Acquisition Lead, University of Kansas Health System & NAHCR Board
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Chris presented in a very professional manner and connected beautifully with our long-term care providers. He has boundless energy and articulates his ideas with clarity and purpose. He promotes teamwork, leadership, and strategies for a more fulfilling life. He was so well received — our providers are still talking about it.

Lori TracyAssistant Executive Director, South Dakota Health Care Association
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Sample Introduction

Introducing Chris to Your Audience

Feel free to use or adapt this introduction when bringing Chris to the stage:

“Our next speaker is the President & COO of three organizations — Uniti Med, GQR Healthcare, and Nebula — leading at the intersection of healthcare staffing and AI-driven talent intelligence. Under his leadership, Uniti Med grew 12 times in revenue in two years, earning the #3 ranking on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies in the Midwest.

A Maxwell Leadership Certified Speaker, Coach, and Trainer — and host of the Amplify Speakers Podcast — he believes most people are capable of far more than they give themselves credit for. And he’s built a career helping leaders and organizations prove it. Please welcome Chris Sund.”

Speaker Kit

Promoting the event? Start here.

The full speaker kit, headshot, approved bios in three lengths, and a stage introduction you can read as written. All on one page, nothing gated, no form to fill out.

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Event Logistics

Planning Details

Keynote Length45 – 90 minutes
Workshop Length60 – 120 minutes
AvailabilityNationwide — conferences, associations, corporate events, healthcare organizations
AV RequirementsLavalier or handheld mic, projection screen, clicker. Chris adapts to your setup.
FeesContact for availability and investment details.
CustomizationEvery keynote is tailored to your industry, theme, and goals. A pre-event call is standard.
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The Newsletter

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Planner FAQ

Questions planners ask before booking

Straight answers to what usually comes up first. If your question is not here, ask and you will hear back within one business day.

What does Chris speak about?
Workforce motivation, leadership, retention, and personal potential, drawn from running national healthcare staffing companies rather than from theory. Signature programs include The Power of Small Moments, Motivating Today’s Workforce, and The Leadership Exchange. He also builds custom sessions around a conference theme. See all speaking programs.
What does Chris charge?
Fees depend on format, travel, length of session, and whether the booking includes a workshop, breakout, or book copies. Rather than publish a single number that would not fit most events, Chris quotes each one directly. Share your date, location, and audience and you will get a straight answer quickly. For general market context, read how much a keynote speaker costs.
Is Chris available for our date?
Availability changes constantly, so the fastest path is to send your date and get a direct answer. Conference season fills earliest, so groups booking six to nine months out have the most flexibility.
Does Chris customize the talk for our audience?
Yes, and it is built into the process rather than offered as an upgrade. Before the event Chris asks about your theme, your audience makeup, and what you are actually trying to shift. Stories and examples get swapped to match the room, so a nursing audience and a sales team hear different versions of the same framework.
Will Chris speak virtually?
Yes. Chris has led virtual sessions and webinars for national associations including NATHO, the American Staffing Association, and Definitive Healthcare. Virtual bookings carry no travel cost and are often a good fit for chapter meetings and member education. See past webinars.
What size audience works best?
Chris has spoken to groups from small leadership teams to full conference general sessions of several hundred. Keynotes suit large rooms, while workshops and The Leadership Exchange work better in smaller settings where the group can interact.
Can we add book copies for attendees?
Yes. Chris is the author of You Are Capable of More, and bulk orders, book signings, and author appearances can be added to a booking. Planners often use a signed copy as the takeaway that keeps the message alive after the event.
What does Chris need from us on site?
A wireless lavalier or handheld mic, a screen and projector or LED wall with HDMI, and a confidence monitor if available. Chris travels with his own clicker and backup slides. Full detail, plus a sample introduction you can hand your emcee, is on this page above.
How far in advance should we book?
Six to nine months is comfortable for annual conferences, though shorter timelines are often workable. If your date is close, ask anyway rather than assuming it is gone.
Where is Chris based and does he travel?
Chris is based in Fremont, Nebraska, and speaks nationwide. He has presented for associations and healthcare organizations across the country, from Texas and Colorado to Virginia, Illinois, Montana, and Utah.
Still deciding? Send the date and the audience, and you will get availability and a quote back within one business day.
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