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Former HR Exec | Division I Athlete | Creator of Ripple Effect Leadership™

Chris Rollins Speaking Fee: $10,000 to $20,000

Former HR Exec | Division I Athlete | Creator of Ripple Effect Leadership™

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Speaking Fee:
$10,000 to $20,000

Travels From:
TPA - Tampa, FL

Primary Topic Category:
Leadership and Management

Secondary Topic Category:
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) / Social Justice

 

Chris Rollins Speaker Profile: At A Glance

Chris Rollins is a renowned keynote speaker and leadership expert known for Ripple Effect Leadership™—a practical approach to scaling trust, fueling collaboration, and driving growth one moment at a time. A former HR executive, Chris helps organizations reduce friction and improve team dynamics by transforming how leaders show up in the small moments that matter most. His interactive keynotes shift people from unconscious habits to intentional influence—shaping cultures where people feel safe, seen, and heard. Chris is regularly hired by Fortune 100 brands and is known for creating experiences that spark meaningful, lasting change.

Chris Rollins turns everyday leadership into lasting ripple effects. With 15 years of experience empowering teams and shaping organizational culture—Chris skyrocketed through corporate America to become a top HR exec by the age of 30. His unique Ripple Effect Leadership™ framework—inspired by his painful journey of self-discovery and one particularly fateful conversation with his dad—calls leaders to foster connection and inspire action across their organizations. He’s on a mission to bring a more human approach to work that works for every human. His message is clear: Start a ripple. Whether a leader or a team member, everyone can “be the pebble” by taking meaningful action, no matter how small, to create high-trust cultures that fuel collaboration and drive growth—one moment at a time. Trusted by top brands across industries like Raymond James, Walmart, IKEA, Oracle and more, Chris Rollins is a fresh voice for leaders ready to break down barriers and inspire lasting change. His talks have garnered a 98% rating with diverse audiences ranging from local auto repair shop owners to global Fortune 50 companies.
"Our organization brought Chris to speak to a group of our largest clients and prospects and his session was phenomenal. Not only did Chris grab the attention of the audience from the very beginning, his presentation was interactive, impactful and one of the most authentic presentations we have had at our seminar. His message was very engaging but more importantly relevant and different from some of the same messages we have heard before. His approach to creating a ripple effect within your organization and with your center of connections is one that will go beyond just the time he spent with everyone in attendance. We would be thrilled to bring Chris back to future events." -Matt Shemwell, President at Marsh McLennan Agency "Recently I had the privilege to see Chris present at our 4th DEI for Pharma & Healthcare conference this past March. His keynote presentation to lead off the conference was insightful, compelling and truly inspiring. He is a great storyteller and has great counsel on leadership principles and their "ripple effects". I understood his messaging and stayed engaged throughout his presentation. He also was understanding, flexible and supportive throughout our conference collaboration together. Highly recommend working with Chris!" -Ethan Denkensohn, COO at Dynamic Global Events “I have goosebumps knowing that almost 900 of our employees from across the world just heard your message.” -Kevin La Salle, DEI Leader at AXA XL "I left your keynote both wiser and inspired. Your pairing of passion and vulnerability, wrapped around your personal story, made for a very powerful leadership lesson and example." -Mike Slessor, CEO at FormFactor, Inc. "Chris' insight, vulnerability, and optimism are such a compelling combination. He clearly resonates with a diversity of participants and inspires their engagement. His wisdom and perspective on the “ripple effect” is an important message that I am grateful I have had the opportunity to experience." -Nicole Anzuoni, EVP at Ultimate Medical Academy
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