Keynote Speaking
Chris Sund delivers powerful keynote presentations that leave a lasting impact on your audience. His talks are grounded in proven leadership principles and thoughtfully tailored to meet the unique needs of each group.
Webinars
Chris Sund offers webinars that allow you to access certified leadership expertise from anywhere. These virtual sessions cover a wide range of leadership topics and provide an opportunity to interact with Chris directly.
Podcast Guest
Chris Sund is a sought-after guest on leadership and business podcasts. His unique insights and thought-provoking ideas make him a valuable addition to your show. Book him as a guest and engage your audience with a fresh perspective on leadership.
Speaking Topics
Handle Objections to Achieve Your Goals
This is an engaging presentation that equips participants with proven strategies to confidently address challenges in both personal and professional settings. Attendees will learn the four essential keys—patience, focus, tone, and the Golden Rule—alongside the LAARC method (Listen, Acknowledge, Ask, Respond, Confirm) to build a complete toolkit for overcoming objections. Through practical examples and actionable insights, this session empowers individuals to strengthen relationships, resolve objections effectively, and drive success toward their goals.
Click Here for a Full Description
The Power of Small Moments, Turning Good Care Into Great Experiences
What if the biggest driver of customer satisfaction isn’t technology or wait times, but the small, human moments that happen in between? This powerful, story-driven session reveals how everyday interactions — a warm greeting, a clear explanation, a moment of genuine connection — can ease fear, build trust, and transform the entire patient journey. Through moving real-life examples, eye-opening research, and practical strategies, attendees will discover how every role in the organization shapes the experience from the first phone call to the final discharge. Participants will leave energized and equipped with simple, actionable tools to reduce friction, elevate communication, and turn ordinary encounters into extraordinary moments of care that patients never forget.
This an interactive, team-focused experience that uses fun and engaging gameplay to spark meaningful conversations around leadership principles and values. Guided by Chris as host, participants gather in small groups to roll, read, and discuss leadership cards, with opportunities to share insights both at their tables and with the larger group. This dynamic format raises leadership awareness, strengthens communication, and fosters connection, leaving every participant feeling engaged, empowered, and like a winner.
In today’s competitive workplace, retaining top talent requires more than paychecks and perks—employees now seek environments where they feel supported, connected, and valued. This high-energy keynote introduces The SPARK Advantage, a research-based framework that uncovers why people truly stay or leave and equips leaders to transform disengagement into commitment and culture into a competitive edge. Through stories from business, sports, and leadership, Chris challenges outdated views on motivation and retention, offering practical strategies to reduce burnout, fuel pride, and create thriving workplaces. Attendees leave not just inspired but armed with actionable steps to immediately ignite a SPARK in their teams.
Handling Hiring Objections to Recruit the Best Talent
Organizations nationwide face intense competition for talent, limited candidate pools, and unique workforce challenges, making it essential for leaders, HR professionals, and recruiters to navigate hiring with clarity, empathy, and confidence. This session provides practical strategies to address candidate objections using the proven LAARC method (Listen, Acknowledge, Ask, Respond, Confirm) and four key principles: patience, focus, tone, and the Golden Rule. Participants will learn how to uncover what truly matters to candidates, respond to concerns such as compensation, scheduling, and work life balance, and build stronger connections during recruitment conversations, leaving with ready to use tools to improve hiring outcomes and workforce stability.
Talent controls the market, and candidates are researching healthcare employers long before they ever apply. Rural and community hospitals often compete against larger systems with bigger brands, yet building a strong employer brand doesn’t require a big marketing department—it requires clarity, consistency, and strategy. This session shows healthcare facilities how to elevate their digital presence, strengthen perception on Google, Facebook, and LinkedIn, tell a compelling story, and attract the right talent. Through real examples, industry insights, and hands-on exercises, leaders learn practical ways to highlight culture, purpose, and community so they become the employer people want to work for, even without a large budget.
The Rise of AI in Recruitment
In today’s rapidly evolving job market, harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI) has become paramount for organizations striving to stay competitive. Our presentation, titled “The Rise of AI in Recruitment,” delves into the transformative role of AI in the recruitment process. We explore its profound impact on ten key aspects of recruitment, focusing on how it enhances the quality, efficiency, and objectivity of hiring processes, while also helping companies find the best talent and job seekers secure their dream positions. Join us on this informative journey as we uncover the ways AI streamlines job advertisement creation, assists in various recruitment tasks, saves precious time, and simplifies communication throughout the hiring process. Discover how AI can revolutionize the way you recruit and be at the forefront of this game-changing innovation.
“Chris consistently brings a wealth of knowledge, insight, and practical advice to every presentation. At our recent NAHCR Conference in Palm Springs, he led two impactful sessions where he not only acknowledged the real challenges we face but also shared valuable tips and strategies to help us better support our hiring managers and candidates. Chris is also actively involved in our membership committee, contributing thoughtful ideas and strong leadership to enhance the experience we offer our members. His expertise covers a wide range of topics, especially in leadership development and service excellence. Chris’s ongoing involvement and support of our association not only reflect his passion for the field but also make him an especially relevant and impactful speaker. His deep understanding of our audience and commitment to the profession elevate the value he brings to every engagement.”
– Gina Salazar, University of Kansas Health Sytem
Spoken On These Stages
Webinars Featuring Chris Sund
Podcasts Featuring Chris Sund
As Seen In These Articles
Contact Us
402-212-5771
info@chrissund.com
Address
1445 Pepperwood Ct.
Fremont, NE 68025
Follow Us