Keynote Speaker in Chattanooga, Tennessee

Chattanooga keynote speaker for insurance, healthcare and Tennessee events.

Chris Sund is a keynote speaker, bestselling author of You Are Capable of More, Maxwell Leadership Certified coach, and a sitting executive: President and COO of Uniti Med and GQR Healthcare and COO of Nebula. He speaks for insurers, health systems, manufacturers and associations on leadership, culture, retention and sales.

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Proof

Proven with healthcare and sales audiences.

Chattanooga is home to major insurance headquarters, growing health systems and a large manufacturing base. Chris speaks to all three: leaders building culture, managers keeping good people and sales teams closing more.

Boston

Definitive Healthcare SKO

You Are Capable of More: Sales for 800+ sales professionals.

Williamsburg · Sept 2026

Virginia Community Healthcare Association

The Spark Advantage for health center leaders from across Virginia.

National

AHCA/NCAL Convention

People Quit People, Not Companies for long-term care leaders.

Operator, Not Consultant

Still running national healthcare staffing companies and making the hiring, sales and retention calls he speaks about.

“Chris would be an incredible addition to any live audience. I’ve seen him speak multiple times, including our Sales Kickoff in front of 800+ people, which he crushed.”

Jack Tiernan, Manager of Sales Training, Definitive Healthcare
Chattanooga Organizations

Who books keynote speakers in Chattanooga.

Chattanooga combines insurance and financial services headquarters with health systems, automotive and advanced manufacturing, logistics and a convention calendar that draws regional groups.

  • Insurance and financial services headquarters with large downtown workforces
  • Health systems including Erlanger and CHI Memorial, for leadership days and recognition events
  • Automotive and advanced manufacturers across Hamilton County and the region
  • Tennessee and Southeast associations that meet at the Chattanooga Convention Center
  • The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and the colleges of the region
Where He Speaks

Chattanooga venues.

  • The Chattanooga Convention Center and downtown hotels
  • Riverfront and Lookout Mountain venues for corporate events and retreats
  • Corporate and health system campuses for leadership sessions
  • The wider region, with Knoxville and Atlanta for groups that rotate
Event Types

Chattanooga events Chris speaks at.

Corporate Meetings

Kickoffs, all-hands and leadership summits.

Insurance

Leadership, culture and sales for insurers and agencies.

Health System Events

Leadership days, nurse recognition and all-staff meetings.

Manufacturing

Plant leadership, safety culture and supervisor development.

Association Conferences

General sessions and breakouts for state and national associations, the format Chris works in most often.

Sales Kickoffs

LOCKS and LAARC for sales teams starting the year.

Programs

Keynote and workshop topics for your Chattanooga event.

Every session is a keynote, half-day or full-day workshop, customized for the audience and what you are actually trying to change.

You Are Capable of MoreThe Power of Small MomentsThe Spark AdvantageThe Leadership ExchangePeople Quit People, Not CompaniesHow to Handle ObjectionsTake Back Your Time with AI

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Questions

Booking a keynote speaker in Chattanooga

Does Chris travel to Chattanooga?
Yes. Chris is based in Fremont, Nebraska and flies into Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport or Atlanta. He arrives the day before the session so a travel delay never reaches your stage.
What does a Chattanooga keynote cost?
Fees depend on format, travel, session length, and whether the booking includes a workshop or book copies. Each event is quoted directly with travel shown as its own line, usually within one business day.
Can attendees go home with the book?
Yes. Signed copies of You Are Capable of More can ship ahead with your event materials, and a signing fits easily after the session. See bulk book orders.
Can Chris speak to an insurance company’s leadership team?
Yes. Insurance is a people-heavy, service-heavy business, and his material on culture, retention and accountability lands well. See insurance speaking.
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info@chrissund.com · 402-212-5771 · Tennessee speaking · Knoxville · All locations