Motivational Speaker in Kansas City
Chris Sund is a Kansas City motivational speaker who spoke at DisruptHR Kansas City 6.0 in September 2026 and joined My KC Live on KCTV5 in studio to talk about You Are Capable of More, his award-winning book. He is President and COO of Uniti Med, GQR Healthcare and Nebula, and he brings his signature keynote to associations, health systems and companies on both sides of the state line.
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Five minutes at DisruptHR. Here is the full hour.
At DisruptHR Kansas City he had five minutes and twenty slides. This is the long form of the same thinking, The SPARK Advantage, a full keynote on why people give their best and what leaders do that decides it.
The SPARK Advantage, a full 57-minute keynote built on Support, Purpose, Appreciation, Relationships, Knowledge and Growth. More sessions on Chris’s YouTube channel.
Already on Kansas City stages and screens.
A local HR stage, a local morning show, and a Kansas City healthcare leader on record about his sessions.
DisruptHR Kansas City 6.0
“Your Best Hire Already Works for You,” five minutes and twenty slides for the metro’s HR community.
KCTV5My KC Live
Joined Shane Konicki and Kerrigan Arnold in studio to talk about You Are Capable of More and the survey behind it.
A Kansas City Healthcare Voice
Gina Salazar, talent acquisition lead at the University of Kansas Health System and an NAHCR board member, on the two sessions he led at the NAHCR conference.
Your best hire already works for you. So does your next resignation.
The title of his DisruptHR Kansas City talk is the core of the motivational keynote too. Most organizations already employ people who could do far more than their job description asks. They are not unmotivated. They are waiting for someone to notice, to ask and to expect more of them.
The same people are the ones most likely to leave. In a metro where a new employer can be a short drive away on either side of the state line, capable people who feel overlooked do not stay overlooked for long. Motivation, done well, is a retention strategy.
You Are Capable of More gives an audience the personal side of that: the excuses that keep the gap open, the inner voice that talks them out of the next step, and the small actions that close it. Leaders hear the other side: what it takes to unlock the people already on the team.
Kansas City organizations that book a motivational speaker.
Corporate Headquarters and All-Hands
Company meetings, kickoffs and appreciation events on both sides of the state line.
Health Systems
Leadership days and all-staff events for hospitals across the metro.
Associations Meeting in Kansas City
Missouri, Kansas and regional associations holding conventions downtown.
HR and People Leaders
HR conferences and chapter events, the community he spoke to at DisruptHR Kansas City.
Motivational keynotes for Kansas City events.
The signature keynote leads. 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 book he discussed on My KC Live. The strongest fit for an all-hands, a convention general session or an appreciation event.
You Are Capable of a Better Culture — Build a Workplace People Never Want to Leave
Retention built on the SPARK framework: Support, Purpose, Appreciation, Relationships, Knowledge and Growth, for employers keeping capable people from crossing the line to a competitor.
You Are Capable of More Sales — The Key to Closing More Deals
Built on LOCKS and LAARC, for sales and client-facing teams heading into a new year.
You Are Capable of More: Leadership — How Great Leaders Unlock the People Around Them
An interactive 60 to 90 minute workshop built on table discussion, for managers who want to unlock the people already on their team.
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What organizers and attendees say after booking Chris.
“Chris consistently brings a wealth of knowledge, insight, and practical advice to every presentation. At our NAHCR Conference he led two impactful sessions, acknowledged the real challenges we face, and shared valuable strategies. His deep understanding of our audience and commitment to the profession elevate the value he brings to every engagement.”
Gina SalazarTalent Acquisition Lead, University of Kansas Health System & NAHCR Board
“I’ve heard Chris present several times. His topics are well researched, his presentation style has a good flow, and he weaves in practical tips and real-life examples that make the discussion realistic and relatable. We would love to have him present again.”
Terry BennettNAHCR Immediate Past President
“Chris would be an incredible addition to any live audience. I’ve had the privilege of seeing Chris speak a few times now, including at our company’s Sales Kickoff in front of 800+ people — which he crushed. Each time he finds a unique way to connect with his audience on both a personal and professional level, keeping everyone engaged and attentive.”
Tyler MoriartyDefinitive Healthcare · Sales Kickoff
“What an inspiration it was to see Chris present the keynote at the recent AOHP national conference. His content was engaging, relevant and informative to the health care space. Chris has a straightforward approach offering several nuggets that can be taken back to work to implement right away!”
Shanna DunbarDirector of Operations, Total Workplace Health
“Chris’s Leadership Experience session was one of the highlights of the CSP Conference. His ability to blend real-world experience with authentic storytelling made it relatable and impactful. He was approachable, genuine, and generous with his time. I left inspired, energized, and equipped with insights I continue to reflect on.”
Jay RamosCEO AGSI & President, California Staffing Professionals
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