I AM CHRIS HENDRICKS
MY JOURNEY
Chris Hendricks is a transformational speaker who helps organizations rethink leadership, connection, and resilience in a rapidly changing world. Blending powerful storytelling, actionable insight, and live music, he creates immersive experiences that move audiences both emotionally and strategically delivering messages that don’t just inspire, but stick. With over 20 years as a speaker and recording artist, Chris brings a dynamic presence to the stage, using music to deepen engagement, spark reflection, and create moments of shared humanity.
Speaking from lived experience as a person with a disability, Chris offers an authentic perspective on leadership, vulnerability, and inclusion. He challenges teams to redefine strength, adaptability, and connections, showing how inclusive thinking drives stronger cultures and better performance. Whether addressing executives, HR leaders, or entire organizations, he leaves audiences energized and equipped with practical tools to lead with courage, build trust, and navigate change with purpose.
My message
Own Your Mirror
Own Your Mirror is a high-impact keynote that blends live music, storytelling, and actionable insight to transform how organizations approach adversity and leadership. Drawing from his lived experience with cerebral palsy, Chris Hendricks shows how vulnerability builds trust, strengthens teams, and turns perceived limitations into performance advantages.
More than inspiration, it reframes inclusion as a strategic driver of engagement, innovation, and results, leaving audiences with practical tools to lead, collaborate, and perform at a higher level.
Key Takeaways
- Turn challenges into stronger leadership and trust.
- Reframe adversity (maybe change to vulnerability) into resilience, adaptability, and creative problem solving.
- Use your experience to connect, collaborate, and make an impact.
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TESTIMONIALS
“Chris Hendricks is one of the most intoxicating souls I have met, through his passion and heart he extends love though his music and speeches. He is my go to for captivating crowds of all backgrounds”
Amy Gerrits
Keller Williams Worldwide Realtor Talent Scout
Chris Hendricks is not only an amazing and rare talent, but a true inspiration. He united the audience members of our Gala event with his compelling storytelling and music. We were honored to work with him!
Amber Smith
Executive Director
Activate Good
“Fantastic life affirming music from a great person who’s making a real difference in the world!
Rich Redmond
Speaker * Author * Host * Emcee * Actor *
Drummer for country music Grammy nominee, Jason Aldene
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