SPEAKER, AUTHOR, CONSULTANT
About Chris Collins
Leadership is not just a title.
At Chris C Speaks we don’t just teach that Leadership is a Verb, we live it!! In our efforts to make an impact in the communities we serve, we often partner with local groups and charities to offer scholarships and services to communities in need. Check back often to see how we get our verb on next.
Speaking
Sharing leadership.
Author
Leadership is a verb!
Consultant
Get to the next level.
Chris Collins
Chief Inspiration Officer
Chris is a speaker, author, and consultant with a message that is inspiring students across the country. His unique blend of humor, knowledge, and energy provide high impact moments with results that last long after the presentation. Chris has delivered talks to all types of crowds, including two of the largest High School districts in the country, national conferences, Fortune 500 companies, and colleges and universities of every shape, size, and hue. He doesn’t always give speeches but when he does they’re your favorite speeches favorite speech!
As a former student leader and current college speaker, Chris gets it! Chris’ take on student leadership is one of the most interesting in the country because he blends his knowledge of leadership strategies, love of music, authentic desire to help students, to create a message that reaches students of every level.
After overcoming challenging circumstances in his hometown of Chicago, Chris went on to serve in several leadership roles in college.
He served as Chapter President of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., a Resident Assistant, NPHC President, IFC Board Member, TRiO/Upward Bound counselor, NAACP College Chapter President, RA Leadership Council, a member of Texas State Universities Honor College, and Co-coordinator of the Texas State African-American Leadership Conference.
Chris attended Texas State University where he majored in International Business & Political Science. Professionally, Chris enjoyed a career as an Recruiter/HR professional having worked for two Fortune 500 companies. Chris’ most important accomplishment is being a husband, father, and active member in his community.
My Mission
It is my mission to go beyond the average motivational workshop or keynote.
I provide interactive, high energy sessions filled with content your group can use immediately! These groundbreaking workshops are designed to engage the participants in dialogue and activities that arm them with tools necessary to assure victory in life’s battles. My sessions go beyond organizational skills to engage audiences in an understanding of the concepts and values that embody their organization or company. Most importantly, I have a presentation to reach your audience at every level; whether it is an experienced student leader that needs to Stay in H.A.R.M.’s Way to maximize their activity on campus, a student that needs to learn The Code so they can see how to be a leader without a title, or a student ready to listen to The Soundtrack to gain a proper perspective of diversity.
My Vision
I want to Re-Define Student Leadership!
So often when we talk about student leadership, we are talking about students that are active in organizations on a campus. Or, we are talking about students with a title. I want to move student leadership beyond simply being president or committee chair because I believe every student is a leader! It just takes the proper mindset to activate their potential. No matter where they are in their educational journey, every student has a responsibility to their community, their campus, and most importantly themselves. Leadership goes beyond titles and organizations, it is also about equipping people with the tools to maximize the impact they have on their circle of influence.
I envision students and organizations that know the importance of success, but focus on being great individuals, therefore building great teams. My goal is to educate your students on the importance of leadership and the role it plays in the overall production of the team. Your team will know the power of persistence, enthusiasm, and dedication. I aim to shape your leaders into individuals that will be valuable assets to their families and communities, applying the values and strategies they learn in an effort to make a noticeable difference in the lives of everyone they touch. I am are dedicated to teaching, learning, mentoring, listening, and always growing, so I can better educate students and organizations on the strength of diversity and realizing their personal greatness.
My Purpose
My purpose is to have every student believe and understand that they are a leader.
That they have a responsibility to maximize the time and energy they put into their educational endeavors. My purpose is to create an environment where people can live what they learn. Through interactive workshop presentations, team-building exercises, and keynotes that focus on nurturing and cultivating the mind as well as the spirit, it is my hope to spark a desire in your organization to act in the authority and power that they posses. Because of my varied successes, I provide a diverse and unique insight on the challenges people face in their day-to-day lives, as well as the struggles of keeping pace in today’s dynamic corporate world.
