Keynotes & Consulting
Chris Stricklin's keynotes are not generic presentations. They are first-hand accounts of extreme leadership moments, and the actionable frameworks forged in those moments.
Signature Keynote
Eight-tenths of a second. That is what separated Chris Stricklin from the airfield at Mountain Home Air Force Base on September 14, 2003.
Flying Thunderbird Six at the "Gunfighter Skies" airshow, he commanded his F-16 to the very edge of its envelope, rolled the jet away from the crowd, and ejected one hundred and forty feet above the ground. The aircraft was destroyed. The pilot walked away. It is one of the most photographed and documented ejections in aviation history, and for the first time Chris tells every detail publicly.
The keynote that emerged has moved organizations worldwide to examine how they define success, what they are willing to sacrifice for it, and what they owe the second chances they were never promised.
See Chris in Action
This EAA Airventure Lifetime Dinner keynote gives you a real look at Chris's style: the storytelling, the humor, the emotional depth, and the actionable leadership insights that keep audiences engaged from the first word to the last.
All Keynote Topics
The most documented ejection in Air Force history, told first-hand, and the leadership philosophy it forged. Your audience will never look at "a bad day at the office" the same way again.
The precision, trust, and radical accountability that define the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds. Every season, six pilots fly 18 inches apart at 500 mph. Margins for error are zero. How do they do it, and how can your team?
A practical framework for defining your priorities, leading with purpose, and closing the gap between the life you're living and the one you intended. Includes the downloadable Intentional Life Checklist.
Safety isn't a program; it's a culture. Drawing from the Air Force's world-class investigative process, Chris shows organizations how to build a mindset that prevents the preventable and improves from every experience.
The secret of great leaders is knowing when to follow. Chris unpacks the art of followership, the missing ingredient in leadership development, and how to cultivate it at every level of your organization.
From commanding a 7,000-person Air Force organization to navigating Fortune 500 transformations, Chris brings combat-tested strategies for leading people through uncertainty, disruption, and rapid change.
How It Works
Submit your event details (date, audience size, goals) via the contact form.
Chris's team schedules a call to understand your organization's unique culture and objectives.
The keynote is tailored specifically for your audience, never a canned presentation.
Chris delivers a high-impact experience, in-person or virtual, that moves and equips your team.
Past Clients
From Fortune 500 corporations to military commands, national associations to healthcare systems: Chris has delivered keynotes and consulting to some of the world's most demanding audiences.
Tell Chris about your event, your audience, and what you need them to walk away with. He'll take it from there.
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