Christopher Gardner is the owner and CEO of brokerage firm Gardner Rich LLC with offices in New York, Chicago, and San Francisco. Conquering grave challenges to become a successful entrepreneur, Christopher Gardner is an avid motivational and aspirational speaker, addressing the keys to overcoming obstacles and breaking cycles. Gardner is also a passionate philanthropist whose work has been recognized... read full bio
As the owner and CEO of Gardner Rich LLC, which has offices in prestigious cities including New York, Chicago, and San Francisco, Chris Gardner is a trailblazing businessman. His remarkable journey from hardship to victory has made him a potent motivational speaker, encouraging audiences all around the world to overcome obstacles and break patterns. Gardner's life story is truly exceptional, and... read full bio
An activist, educator, and speaker, Christopher Emdin works as the Director of Science Education at the Center for Health Equity and Urban Science Education; he also is the Associate Director of the Institute for Urban and Minority Education at Teachers College, Colombia University, as well as an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics, Science and Technology for Teachers College.... read full bio
Christopher Darden is a writer, lecturer and practicing attorney. He is a 15-year veteran of the Los Angeles County District Attorney, where he was assigned to the prosecution of O.J. Simpson. During his tenure as a prosecutor, he was the Assistant Head Deputy Attorney of the Special Investigations Division. There for 6 years, his division investigated corrupt public officials, election... read full bio
PROGRAM 1 - PEAK PERFORMANCE / HUMAN POTENTIAL Be Like Cliff! How to Peak Perform in Business & Life. • How a 61-year-old potato farmer, who had only been running for several years, won a 544 mile ultra-marathon, beating professional runners in their 20s and 30s by more than 10 hours. • Cliff defied expectation, probability and reality because of how he manipulated and optimized... read full bio
Christophe Ginisty is an international public relations guru, a specialist on social media, reputation management and crisis communications, and founder and CEO of the Open Agency France. Ginisty began his career working as a managing director for Rumeur Publique, which he did for 22 years. During his time with Rumeur Publique, Ginisty worked in public and media relations, innovation, talent... read full bio
Christine Simmons is a trailblazing leader, businesswoman and executive who has extensive experience working for some of the most prestigious institutions in the world. The Latin phrase "she who flies with her own wings" refers to the consulting firm Alis Volat Propriis, LLC, which provides advice to companies of all sizes on operational excellence, strategic planning, business growth and representation projects, among other... read full bio
Christine Schanes is a speaker and public educator. She has been working for over two decades to give insight into the issues of homelessness. Collaborating with government leaders, various organizations, schools, and other groups, Schanes creates workshops and special programs regarding the topic of homelessness. Schanes founded the Center for Justice and Social Compassion E-Z ID Clinic Program, which helps... read full bio
Christine Quinn is an American actress who is best known for being the star of the Netflix reality television series “Selling Sunset.” Through Selling Sunset, Quinn is apart of the team of the real estate brokerage firm, Oppenheim Group, which sells high-end luxury properties to client in Los Angeles. Quinn has become well-known through the show for bringing the drama.... read full bio
At the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University, Christine Porath is a well-respected lecturer who is well-known for her expertise in workplace dynamics and civility. She has significantly impacted our understanding of organizational behavior and the effects of interpersonal relationships in work environments as the author of "Mastering Civility: A Manifesto for the Workplace" and co-author of "The Cost... read full bio
Popular public speaker Christine Ockrent speaks with assurance and authority. Her political acumen and sharp perception enable her to provide counsel in a variety of situations. Born in Brussels, Christine Ockrent is the daughter of ambassador Charles Ockrent. Ockrent studied political studies and social sciences at the Institut d'tudes Politiques de Paris in France, where she received her degree in 1965. Ockrent was... read full bio
Fasten your seatbelt and enjoy the ride. Christine Cashen delivers a fast paced, hilarious program with useful content that makes her a sought after speaker worldwide. For more than 15 years, she has jazzed an amazing variety of audiences throughout the United States, Canada, South Africa and Australia. Christine is an authority on sparking innovative ideas, handling conflict, reducing stress... read full bio
Christine Ervin is a leading environmentalist and executive in the green market. She is on many boards that reflect her commitment to the green market. Her career as an environmental leader spans executive positions in both national and state government as well as in the nonprofit sector. As the President and CEO of the U.S. Green Building Council, Ervin... read full bio
Christine Day, a former Starbucks executive left the caffeinated coffee business to concentrate on a different type of awakening. Ms. Day was the CEO of Lululemon Athletica, which made a name for itself creating active wear for yogis from enlightened" fabrics. She then became the CEO of Luvo Christine is a seasoned retail industry executive who has a proven... read full bio
Christine Comaford, a New York Times bestselling author, serial entrepreneur, and leadership and culture coach, has been assisting leaders in navigating change and growth for more than 30 years. Her clients benefit from her expertise in applied neuroscience, which enables them to accomplish amazing outcomes quickly. As an entrepreneur, she created and exited five businesses with a 700% average return... read full bio
Diagnosed with breast cancer in December of '94, Christine went on to write a humorous portrayal of her story in a book entitled Not Now,I'm Having A No Hair Day!" & "Our Family Has Cancer, Too". Inspiring Breakthrough Secrets to Live Your Dreams; Cancer Has Its Privileges: Stories of Hope & Laughter, and Your Guardian Angel's Gift. Christine is... read full bio
Christine Carter is a sociologist and happiness expert at UC Berkeleys Greater Good Science Center. She is also the author of The Sweet Spot: How to Find Your Groove at Home and Work, as well as Raising Happiness. Dr. Carter has an award-winning blog, which is often featured on The Huffington Post, PsychologyToday.com and many other websites. An in-demand keynote... read full bio
Christine Brennan is a sports columnist, television analyst, and best-selling author. Her take on sports, including the Olympics, womens sports, and international sports, is world-renowned. Brennan is one of the most widely read female sports columnists in the United States, as her column is featured in USA Today. Brennan is also a commentator on television with ABC News and ESPN,... read full bio
Christine Blasey Ford is an American professor of psychology at Palo Alto University and a research psychologist at the Stanford University School of Medicine. She earned her undergraduate degree in experimental psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and went on to earn her master’s in clinical psychology from Pepperdine University before earning her PhD in education... read full bio
Christine holds two top-notch wine certificates and is an expert in wine. With all of her technical knowledge, it's possible that she has developed a "vino babble" where she enjoys describing how the soil and climate affect wine's flavor and how this particular red wine smells like blueberries with a hint of smokey bacon fat and just paved asphalt. That's... read full bio
