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Chris Wilson

From Cockpits to Keynotes - Helping Leaders Turn Change into Momentum

Travels from Vancouver BC, Canada

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Speaks on:

Adaptive Leadership

Resilience

Peak Performance

Personal Empowerment

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Chris captivates audiences with his charismatic blend of personal stories and actionable insights, making complex concepts feel accessible through relatable examples from his snowboarding and diving adventures. He creates an energizing atmosphere where even introverts feel comfortable connecting with others, inspiring participants to navigate challenges with renewed passion. His "insightful" and "valuable" sessions provide a basic roadmap for personal and professional growth, leaving attendees feeling hopeful and motivated to immediately apply their newfound knowledge.
Key Audience Outcomes

  • Participants felt motivated to pursue their goals with renewed passion.

  • Attendees gained actionable insights into networking and building meaningful connections.

  • Listeners felt inspired to overcome their fears and step outside of their comfort zones.

  • Participants developed a better understanding of resilience and how to apply it in their lives.

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Chris's Bio

Momentum Shift expert Chris Wilson helps professionals and leaders turn change into momentum using real-world tools drawn from 14 years in high-stakes aviation. As a former commercial helicopter pilot and aircraft maintenance engineer, Chris is no stranger to pressure — making fast decisions in remote, high-risk environments where the margin for error is zero. Today, he brings that same calm-under-fire mindset to leadership development. Chris is the founder of Momentum Collective, a community designed for leaders, professionals, and entrepreneurs to solve problems, navigate change, and build unstoppable momentum. A sought-after keynote speaker and TEDx presenter, Chris has delivered talks to audiences across Canada and the U.S., including the CPHR, UC Berkeley, University of British Columbia, PMI, YMCA, and Junior Achievement. Chris's TED talk reached one of the largest live audiences in Canada, and his content has impacted audiences in over 130 countries worldwide.

Chris Offers the Following Talks

Personal EmpowermentResilience

Momentum Shift: Small Shifts, Big Breakthroughs

  • Reframe challenges through a higher perspective

  • Create consistency through systems and habits

  • Lead with purpose and forward momentum

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45 - 60 minutes

Adaptive LeadershipResilience

Remove Before Flight: Systems That Build Momentum

  • Identify and remove drag factors that hold you back

  • Build rituals, checklists, and systems that drive consistency

  • Avoid “autopilot” thinking and catch early warning signs before performance stalls

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45 - 60 minutes

Adaptive LeadershipPeak Performance

Shift Happens: Turning Setbacks into Momentum

  • Reframe unexpected shifts as opportunities for growth

  • Develop resilience and flexibility under pressure

  • Build the mindset and habits that keep momentum alive in uncertainty

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45 - 60 minutes

Chris's Links and Media Mentions

@iamchrismwilson

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