Keynote Speaking

Chris inspires audiences, sets the tone for your event, and delivers unforgettable experiences that strengthen team cohesion.


Keynote speaker Chris Zervas helps make event planners jobs easier when booking keynote speaking talent.

Planning and Orchestrating an Event is Hard Enough

As a veteran keynote speaker, Chris Zervas knows how much event planners have on their plate. Working together, we want to create a keynote experience that brings you peace.

  • Generate positive attention and increase registrations.

  • Meet the specific goals you have for your event.

  • Know that your attendees will feel valued, heard, and enjoy themselves.

Inspiring & Actionable Keynote Presentations


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Uplift and Inspire Your Team

Chris Zervas’s keynote presentations are custom-tailored to the needs of your audience — spurring action and lasting change.



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Set the Tone for Your Event

Chris’s keynote presentations are crafted according to your event’s theme and tone, connecting with your audience and ensuring a great experience.



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Create an Unforgettable Experience

Chris helps organizations and event planners ensure their events are the envy of their industry and that audiences feel peaceful, invigorated, and walk away with nothing but positive reviews.

Core Keynote Topics & Expertise


  • Employee Retention

  • Employee Engagement

  • Relational Leadership

  • Team Unity

  • Building Company Culture

  • Workplace Relationship Health

  • Relational Communication

About Chris

For more than 20 years, Chris Zervas has helped CEOs, impactful nonprofits, and Fortune 100 companies understand the power of relationship-based leadership and communication to improve employee retention, increase productivity, and drive higher performance.

How It Works


Keynote speaker Chris Zervas first sits down with clients to understand their needs.

It all starts with a simple chat.

Sitting down with you via phone, email, or in-person, Chris learns your specific needs, your targeted audience, and the goals you have for your event’s success.




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The presentation is tailored to your needs and goals.

Whether you’re looking to bring your workforce closer together or ensure your attendees are inspired and energized, Chris’s presentation is tailor-fit to meet your needs.




Motivational speaker Chris Zervas inspires audiences

Chris invigorates your audience and creates event success.

Delivering a keynote that sets the tone for the event and inspires audiences, Chris ensures your attendees have an experience that generates nothing but praise for your industry-defining event.

Energized Audiences, Successful Events


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Increased Attendance

Chris’s reputation and renowned expertise helps boost event awareness, increase attendance, and generate media attention.


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True Audience Connection

Chris’s love for people extends far beyond the presentation. One-on-one talks, fielding questions from the audience, and always striving to make each individual feel valued and welcomed are cornerstones of Chris’s work.


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Unforgettable Experiences

Laughs, lessons, and Chris’s passionate audience connection ensures your event is well-received by audiences and generates positive, lasting reviews.


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Tailored to Your Goals

From initial consultation to the close of your event, every aspect of Chris’s processes and presentation is designed to alleviate planning stress and make your event successful.


Make Your Next Event an Industry-Defining Experience

Chris’s industry-defining insight:

  • Ignites the passion of your attendees.

  • Sets the tone for your event.

  • Drives attendance and participation.

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What People Say about Chris


Barbara S. Angel of the Arkansas Society of Certified Public Accountants recommends keynote speaker Chris Zervas

Chris customized his presentation to fit perfectly for our group. His presentation style was interactive and motivating in preparing our leaders for the year ahead. He is very enthusiastic and a pleasure to work with. Our leadership conference was a great success!

Barbara S. Angel Arkansas Society of Certified Public Accountants
Patti McKinney of the Denise Lunt Accounting Firm recommends keynote speaker Chris Zervas

The day went perfect and everyone was pleased and very positive. They all loved [Chris] and that made my day since we hadn’t ever had a speaker before. [Chris] really added so much to what I was wanting to bring to the retreat.

Patti McKinney Denise Lunt Accounting Firm
Ross Summers, President & CEO of the Branson Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce recommends keynote speaker Chris Zervas

It’s been my pleasure to hear Chris speak in both training seminars and as a formal keynote speaker and have found his approach to business and business relationships to be refreshing and candid. His one-on-one style puts everyone at ease and creates an inspired learning environment.

Ross Summers President & CEO,
Branson/Lakes Area CoC