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Why me?

For years, I’ve focused on engaging audiences with disruptive ideas and roller coaster storytelling. I’ve enjoyed a 30-year career in tech, culture and business transformation. My talks are relevant because I’ve walked a mile in the shoes of my audiences.

I’ve served as Chief Information/Innovation Officer in four different companies; was a tech CEO for a SaaS company; have been recognized for my leadership by publications such as The Economist, Wall Street Journal, and Fast Company; and I’m the best-selling author of People Before Things.

I’ve also helped 300,000+ IT professionals become unignorable through one-to-one coaching, live masterminds, on-demand video courses, and keynote talks.

What people are saying.

  • “Chris Laping is amazing and I highly recommend!! For organizations that want to “level-up” their team’s connectedness … you won’t be disappointed."

    Kendra Ketchum

  • “Chris is a highly dynamic and seasoned thought leader and professional speaker with an impactful message and engaging delivery approach."

    Todd Kackley

  • "I’ve collaborated with Chris on at least a dozen speaking engagements from main stage conference keynotes to small exec roundtables, and he's always a home run."

    Dave Best

Speaking Abstracts

People Before Things

Gallup reports that 70% of all change initiatives are unsuccessful. Why do some organizations succeed at delivering change while others don’t? Quite simply, their leaders put people before things. Using concepts from my best-selling book, I will take your audience on a journey to help them visualize how they can become CHANGE leaders. Intended for any executive, middle manager or grassroots influencer, this is an inspirational message for all levels of leadership!

Target Audience: Any Change Leader—Private and Public Events

Unignorable

Many people struggle to be heard. Not because they lack great ideas, but because they haven't built the trusted authority to make people listen. You don’t have to be loud or self-promoting to get people’s attention. Using concepts from my new book Unignorable, I will help your audience with practical tips on how to cut through the noise of a distracted world. This is an inspirational message for everyone ready to amplify their influence!

Target Audience: All Professionals—Private and Public Events

Wondering about cost?

I generally start the conversation at $3,000 for virtual events and $10,000 for in-person events. The fee for in-person events depends on time commitment, travel complexity, abstract customization, book distribution, audience size, etc.

But, let’s have a conversation about your needs ... and I’ll narrow in on the fee.