Keynote Speaker in California

California keynote speaker for conferences and corporate events.

Chris Sund is a keynote speaker, Maxwell Leadership Certified Coach, and sitting executive who has keynoted the California Staffing and Recruiting Association Conference. He speaks on workforce motivation, leadership, retention, and human potential for California associations, healthcare organizations, and companies.

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California Proven

Already on California stages.

Chris has delivered a keynote at the California Staffing and Recruiting Association Conference, an audience of staffing and recruiting professionals rather than a general business crowd. That is his own industry, which means the room could check every claim he made against their own experience.

Where He Speaks

California cities and venues.

  • Los Angeles and Anaheim, including the Anaheim Convention Center and the LA conference hotel market
  • San Diego, one of the strongest association and convention destinations in the country
  • San Francisco and the Bay Area for corporate meetings and technology company events
  • Sacramento, where state associations and government-adjacent groups meet
  • Fresno, Bakersfield, and the Central Valley for rural health and regional employer events
  • Palm Springs and Napa for leadership retreats and destination conferences
Event Types

California events Chris speaks at.

Staffing and Recruiting Events

Industry association conferences and agency leadership meetings, the exact CSRA audience.

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Association Conferences

State and national association annual meetings and general sessions.

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Healthcare and Hospital Events

Health system leadership days, nurse recognition, and hospital staff events.

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Sales Kickoffs

Fiscal year openers for California-based and national companies.

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Corporate and Annual Meetings

All-hands gatherings, leadership offsites, and employee appreciation events.

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HR and Talent Conferences

Human resources and talent acquisition events on hiring, retention, and employer brand.

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Programs

Keynote topics for your California event.

Every session is customized for the audience, the format, and what you are actually trying to change.

Questions

Booking a keynote speaker in California

Has Chris spoken in California before?
Yes, twice in Palm Springs. Chris led The Leadership Exchange at the California Staffing and Recruiting Professionals conference in June 2026 and presented Handling Hiring Objections at the NAHCR Annual Conference in July 2025. See all speaking events.
Does Chris speak to staffing and recruiting audiences?
Yes, and it is his own industry. Chris is President and COO of national healthcare staffing organizations. See the staffing industry speaker page.
What kinds of California organizations book Chris?
Industry associations, staffing and recruiting firms, hospitals and health systems, HR and talent groups, and companies holding annual meetings, sales kickoffs, or leadership retreats.
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.
What does a California keynote cost?
Fees depend on format, travel, session length, and whether the booking includes a workshop or book copies. Each event is quoted directly, usually within one business day.
Can Chris speak virtually to a California audience?
Yes. Virtual keynotes and webinars are available with no travel cost, which suits chapter meetings and member education. See past webinars.
California Cities

Keynote speaking by California city.

Each city page covers the local employers, the venues Chris speaks in, and the specific workforce pressure leaders there are working on.

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Bring Chris to your California event.

Send your date, location, and audience. You will get availability and a quote back within one business day.

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