Augusta Keynote Speaker
Chris Sund is a keynote speaker for Augusta, Georgia conferences, health system events and company meetings, speaking on leadership, workplace culture, sales and the healthcare workforce.
He is President and COO of Uniti Med, GQR Healthcare and Nebula; the award-winning, bestselling author of You Are Capable of More, with five book awards including the 2026 Literary Titan Gold Book Award; named to the SIA Healthcare Staffing 100; Vice President of the NATHO Board; and a contributor to Forbes and Inc.
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Augusta runs on medicine, the military and the river.
Augusta’s biggest employers are a medical district, an Army post and a federal energy site. These are the kinds of events Chris can serve there.
- The Augusta Marriott at the Convention Center, with 100,000 square feet of function space on the Savannah River, next to the Riverwalk, for association conferences and large meetings
- Augusta University and its health system, with more than 7,000 university employees, plus Piedmont Augusta; the city’s Medical District employs more than 25,000 people
- Fort Gordon, home of the U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence and of Army Cyber Command, which relocated there from Fort Meade
- Savannah River Site, the Department of Energy nuclear facility that is one of the region’s three largest employers
Health system leaders, defense and cyber employers, and Georgia associations meeting downtown are all audiences Chris speaks to.
Chris’s nearest stages to Augusta.
Chris speaks at more than 30 events in 15 states and another country this year, and travels from Nebraska for every one of them. These are the closest to Augusta, past and booked.
AOHP National Conference
Keynote for occupational health professionals at the AOHP national conference.
Williamsburg, VAVirginia Community Healthcare Association
How everyone in an organization helps build a “stay” culture, for community health center teams.
Arlington, TX · BookedSIA Healthcare Staffing Summit
Booked for the SIA Healthcare Staffing Summit in Arlington, November 2026.
See Chris in front of a room before you book him for Augusta.
The full SPARK Advantage keynote: why people stay or leave, and what leaders do every week that decides it.
The SPARK Advantage, a full 57-minute culture and leadership keynote. More sessions on Chris’s YouTube channel.
Keynote programs for your Augusta event.
Every session is customized for the audience, the format and what you are trying to change.
You Are Capable of More: Become the Best Version of Yourself
The signature keynote on closing the gap between what people are doing and what they are capable of.
The Power of Small Moments — Turning Good Care Into Great Experiences
Built on the CARE framework for hospital, health system and long-term care audiences.
You Are Capable of a Better Culture — Build a Workplace People Never Want to Leave
Retention built on SPARK: Support, Purpose, Appreciation, Relationships, Knowledge and Growth.
You Are Capable of More: Leadership — How Great Leaders Unlock the People Around Them
A 60 to 90 minute workshop built on table discussion, for managers, supervisors and emerging leaders.
What event organizers say after booking Chris.
“Christopher Sund delivered an engaging and thought-provoking presentation on employee retention, emphasizing the importance of belonging, purpose, appreciation, and connection. Christopher was energetic, relatable, and inspiring, reminding us that employee retention begins with leaders who listen, build trust, recognize individual contributions, and create a culture where people feel valued and supported.”
Lori S. Bechtel, MSN, RN, NE-BCChair, AOHP 2026 National Conference
“At the Virginia Community Healthcare Conference, Chris offered insight on how each person in an organization can help create a “stay” culture. His presentation style was informative, engaging and inspiring!”
Tracie LiguidExecutive Assistant, Hampton Roads Community Health Center
“I always have takeaways to put into action after attending Chris’s sessions. Whether adapting to last-minute changes or tailoring content to diverse audiences, Chris consistently delivers with professionalism and humility. What sets Chris apart is his genuine passion for the healthcare industry — it’s clear he cares deeply about uplifting the entire profession.”
Melissa WheelerCommunity Health Network
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