• About Chip
• About Chip
• Media Files
• Media Files

Given what is happening in the economy and the constant negative onslaught from the media - the mindset of many people has gone from success to survival. There are too many Eeyore's out there now that are whining and moaning. You remember Eeyore, the old gray donkey from Winnie the Pooh. The brutal fact is we are in a difficult market. It is time to look in the mirror, put on the hat of personal responsibility and get better now. Audiences need to hear a message to get them plugged back in and switched on.  

You deserve a speaker who will:

• do their homework and find out what unique challenges you are facing and design a program to meet that criteria.
• create customized handouts for the audience to complete to enhance buy-in, interaction and take home value.
• have the skills to challenge, entertain, energize and create a clear call to action to build accountability and commitment.
• hit a home run every time!

Here is a recent testimonial from a client who booked me again for this years event.

Very pleased with the closing of our meeting and how effective you were getting the message across to "Get Switched On". The interaction from that big of a group was fantastic and keeping the team focused by filling out the worksheets, along with the energy and humor you provided created a great learning environment. The interaction was much stronger then other events I have attended. You did a great job of weaving folks within our organization into your talk which went a long way into making a great connection with the team."

PPG –Pittsburgh Paints    Cliff Carlson, GM Field Sales & Operations

Formally Tony Robbins international point-man, Chip can challenge, enlighten, and motivate. Chip did over 1250 talks in the US, UK and Australia while with Tony Robbins before collecting his first speaking fee. He has paid his dues perfecting his skills and gives an exceptional performance every time. He will make you look good and be an indispensable part of your successful event! Chip has a magical ability to generate enthusiasm, contagious energy, and results that will last well beyond his program.

Raving Fans Include: Bank of America, Prudential, Tommy Hilfiger, IBM, Century 21, ADP, Sun Microsystems, American Dental Association, Procter & Gamble, GlaxoSmithKline, Castrol, On the Border Grill & Cantina, Chicago Title, Ameriprise Financial Services, PriceWaterhouseCoopers, American Bankers Association, American Standard, Culligan, Toyota, Ford, Nokia, Century 21, Rogers Media, Bechtel, BellSouth, Cingular, CVS, Washington Hospital Center, NADA, Association of Operating Room Nurses, National Court Reporters Association

What about Chip is different? How does he prepare for his programs? 

Research and experience! Over the last 17 years, I’ve spoken to hundreds of companies, and what I’ve learned is that extensive research and planning is the key to delivering you the best results. So after you hire me, I’ll research your company. Then, I’ll interview you and your key decision-makers to help me understand the goals and objectives for my talk. Finally, travel permitting, I arrive the afternoon before I speak to get a flavor for the event. Time permitting, I’ll attend any sessions scheduled for late afternoon and evening. If you have read this much you are to be rewarded - ask your bureau rep how you can qualify to save big money on my airfare.

I don’t do canned talks. Your talk will be customized specifically for your company and your event. I guarantee you that your people will be engaged and actively participating, not snoozing. Using an interactive customized handout, the audience and I will work together to look at what they’re doing now, find more effective options, and commit to change. It is an interactive experience not a one way speech! I am the only one who does what I do!

Programs

OWN IT! Small Decisions, BIG RESULTS

Tiger Woods "owns" his golf game.  His confidence is apparent in every facet of the game -- his pre-tournament preparation, pre-shot routine, his swing, his short-game skills -- and his unfailing belief in himself. What would it be like if you owned your performance goals in the same way?  Imagine the transformation in your team if each member had absolute confidence in meeting or exceeding goals each month, each quarter, each year!

Moving a company or your performance from "good" to "great" is not a matter of just moving up the next rung of the ladder.  It's not like moving next door -- it's more like moving to another country-- that's how big the gap is. How do you bridge that chasm?

In Chip's newest program, Own It!, he taps into the hidden potential inside each one of us and shows how the power of making even one new decision can ignite tremendous performance improvements.

Kaizen or continuous improvement, is well-established in modern corporate culture as the process in which steady, incremental change leads to reaching your target.  But what if your company needs bigger, more dramatic change?   What if the current economic reality dictates you must move the target? 

Own It! inspires accountability, personal responsibility, trust in the team, and a long-term view of success. Even if you've settled for less in the past, or your company hasn't gotten the results it wants, you've got what it takes to make it happen. Small individual decisions can lead to a greater sense of ownership and big results; bigger changes can lead to innovation and revolutionary change. Let Chip show you and your team how to own it!

GET SWITCHED ON!  The Power of Attitude and Activity

In business, it’s a fact of life that people sometimes get off the track. A challenging marketplace, constant negative economic news,  tough competition, higher quotas—all these factors can lead to a dip in momentum, bad attitudes and poor execution. Do you need an engaging way to kick off or close your event? Chip will customize this talk as the perfect opening keynote to set the stage for the rest of your convention. It also works well as a closing to send people out the door with energy and a clear call to action. He will work closely with you so the content fits your needs.  

In this exciting and dynamic presentation, “Get Switched On!”, Chip shows you how to help your team recapture the power of momentum to get your team plugged back in and switched on! Chip challenges each person to take a hard look at their attitude and results. Do they brighten the work place when they walk in for the day—or when they leave? The goal for the session is to have each person pursue their work with renewed tenacity, high morale and contagious energy.  “Get Switched On” generates incredible energy in your people; they, in turn, can attract and generate the energy to increase sales, energy to enhance customer service, energy to compete for the future.  

BREAKING BARRIERS The Board Break Experience

What will dominate the conversations at your next event? The board break is an intense, emotional and climatic physical metaphor dedicated to over-achievement and pushing your team spirit to new and lasting heights. When people are concentrating on catching others doing things right - anything is possible. Often added to other keynotes to create an extraordinary half-day presentation.

Watch the video clip to see what I mean.

Here is what meeting planners have to say about booking Chip.

""Your workshop score was 9.52/10 and speaker score was 9.63/10 with over 1000 people in attendance for your closing Super Workshop. Thank you for your hard work preparing to make this workshop program so successful!"

National Auto Dealers Association
Kerry Husk, Workshop & Seminar Manager

"The effort that you put forth in preparing for the presentation was evident. Your message was on target, exciting, motivating and relevant. You hit on all cylinders and your message was matched by your energetic style."

Menieke Car Care Centers, Inc.
Gene Zhiss, VP Mktg. & Dealer Communications

“When a Meeting Planner engages a speaker from a video promo tape, they are always a little anxious about the actual presentation, (and presenter). I got my wish past my wildest hopes! Your presentation was not only inspired, but INSPIRATIONAL!"

Material Handling Industry of America
Victoria Wheeler, Director of Member Services

"This was the perfect way to start our ABA Marketing Conference. Your energy and enthusiasm inspired attendees to ACT rather than waste time talking. Your session was the highest rated - 4.83/5! I would also like to thank you for your involvement in the planning process from beginning to end."

American Bankers Association
John Capotosto, Senior Program Manager

"I was convinced in less than a minute that I had the right speaker after viewing your video. What exceed my expectations was the level of customization and preparation. Your message was simply inspirational, believable, humorous and most importantly sincere. They were amazed that an "outside speaker" could leave everyone with the impression you were a long-term employee."

Boston Scientific, Inc.
David Bee, Director, Program Management

"You bring new meaning to the concept of exceeding expectations. The best reward is the consensus about your positive impact, your energy, and well-grounded nature is unanimous. Your ability to transfer enthusiasm, while incorporating your message with the vision of our company, really hit home for our management team."

Safeway, Inc.
Greg Sparks, President