Chris Norton – Defying the Lowest of Odds

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Chris Norton Inspirational Speaker
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Award-winning author, foster and adoptive father, nonprofit founder and advocate for change.

Chris Norton’s story is a testament to the power of resilience and embracing change. After a severe spinal cord injury during a college football game, doctors gave Chris just a 3% chance of ever moving below the neck.

Defying the odds, Chris walked at both his college graduation and his wedding, inspiring over 400 million people worldwide.

In today’s fast-paced, unpredictable world, leaders and teams often feel overwhelmed by constant change.

What if the changes you fear could become your greatest source of strength and innovation?

Chris challenges the notion that change is merely to be endured.

He shares compelling stories and practical strategies that empower audiences to reframe challenges, foster radical responsibility and build resilient teams unafraid to ask for help.

Audiences will learn to grow Stronger Through Change by transforming perceived threats into competitive advantages.

Join Chris to discover how life’s biggest disruptions can become your greatest opportunities, leaving inspired and equipped to thrive in an ever-evolving world.

Change is inevitable. Challenges are certain. Growth is a choice.

These three truths shape our lives and organizations. But you have the power to respond.

With his inspiring journey and powerful message, world-class speaker Chris Norton shows audiences how to become Stronger Through Change.

When you embrace the unexpected instead of avoiding it, you open yourself to finding strength in the very circumstances you never wished for.

10 Things Chris Inspires Us to Do

  1. Embrace adversity as a catalyst for growth and transformation.
  2. Take ownership of life regardless of circumstances.
  3. Develop emotional resilience when external control is limited.
  4. Connect work with a greater purpose.
  5. Find fulfillment through personal growth and impact on others.
  6. Create an environment where asking for & receiving help drives innovation and connection.
  7. Enrich the lives of others.
  8. Stay motivated in the face of seemingly impossible odds.
  9. Harness the power of encouragement to transform team dynamics and productivity.
  10. Challenge self-imposed barriers to achieve the extraordinary.

Tailored Keynotes

While Chris tailors his speeches to the perspectives, needs and context of each audience, two of his most popular keynote presentations include:

The Power to Stand

Chris’s stories and lessons on resilience and how to get back up when adversity knocks you down.

Living a No Excuse Life

Chris’s stories and lessons on removing excuses and limiting thoughts in order to live and work with purpose.

Stronger Through Change

Chris challenges the prevailing notion that change is merely something to be endured.
In this powerful keynote, he reveals how change can become our greatest teacher and opportunity for growth.

Drawing from his own transformative journey, attendees will learn how to transform change from a perceived threat into a genuine competitive advantage, leaving inspired and equipped with actionable tools to thrive in an ever-evolving world.

Beyond Inspiring

Chris Norton’s keynotes is about taking action even in the face of insurmountable odds. But it`s also about finding purpose in life wherever you are.

Custom-tailored to your organization, Chris’s message brings fresh energy and perspective. His riveting stories and heartfelt takeaways provide actionable tools for positive change both personally and professionally.

Chris’s down to earth style, humor and sincerity is sure to make you laugh, cry and cheer as he forms a true connection with them.

SPEAKER THEMES

  • Fostering a culture of ownership

  • Harnessing the power of positive leadership

  • Building resilient teams

  • Aligning with purpose

  • Redefining organizational success

“He moved the entire audience to tears, laughter, and had us on the edge of our seat the whole time. His message gave me practical ways to not only be a better leader but to lead a better life”.
Moon Javaid, Chief Strategy OfficerSan Francisco 49ers

“Chris shared real-life lessons on leading with mental toughness and investing your energy where you can drive the highest impact… I highly recommend Chris as a motivational keynote speaker”.
Katy Brown, VP of US Enterprise Software & Digital Platforms, Microsoft