Chris Welton

Chris Welton

Keynote Speaker: Performance Coach & Personal Development Expert; Podcast Host & Author

Chris Welton Biography

Chris Welton is a performance coach, keynote and TEDx speaker, and international bestselling author of "One Jordan." Born with a limb difference, Welton has overcome adversity to become a leading voice in personal development. He is a Ben Newman Certified Coach and Exactly What to Say Certified by Phil Jones. As host of "One Hand At A Time," Welton shares insights on mindset, discipline, and resilience, featuring guests such as Chris Vinson, Andy Elliot, Tarek El Moussa, Dave Savage, and others. He has headlined events like Mortgage Con and the I Love Coaching Summit, helping others achieve lasting growth.

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Chris Welton Speaking Topics

The One Jordan Strategy: Connection is the New Currency

In this unforgettable keynote, Chris Welton brings to life the gripping journey behind One Jordan—his revolutionary strategy to connect with elite performers by sending a single Jordan sneaker and a handwritten note. What began as a daring idea soon evolved into a catalyst for meaningful dialogue, mentorships, and high-impact collaborations with some of the most influential individuals in business and leadership.

Through immersive storytelling, Chris takes the audience behind the scenes of his journey—laying bare the courage, creativity, and vulnerability required to step into unconventional spaces. He dissects the mindset shifts needed to approach gatekeepers and influencers with confidence, and shares the pivotal moments that shaped the trajectory of his connections. More than just a tale of networking, this session becomes a masterclass in being unforgettable.

Attendees will walk away inspired to disrupt their own routines, empowered to create their own signature approach to relationship-building, and equipped with real tools to break through noise, build authentic bonds, and take their professional presence to the next level.

Strength Through Adversity: How to Use the Past to Win in Any Market

In today’s fast-paced and unpredictable world, success doesn’t come from avoiding adversity—it comes from using it as fuel. In his powerful keynote, Strength Through Adversity: How to Use the Past to Win in Any Market, Chris Welton reveals how challenges, setbacks, and even personal hardships can become the greatest assets for growth, leadership, and performance.

Born with a limb difference and having faced significant life challenges, Chris doesn’t just talk about overcoming adversity—he lives it. Through personal stories, proven strategies, and an unshakable mindset, he equips audiences with tools to transform obstacles into stepping stones. Drawing on his experience in leadership, coaching, and elite performance, Chris shows how to shift perspective, harness resilience, and lead with confidence—even when markets, industries, or personal circumstances are at their most uncertain.

This talk goes beyond motivation—it's a roadmap for leveraging your story and your scars to gain a competitive edge. Whether you're an entrepreneur, sales leader, executive, or part of a high-performing team, you’ll leave this session with a renewed mindset, actionable strategies, and the confidence to turn past pain into present power.

Reimagine Adversity: Transforming Challenges into Growth

What if the very thing that once broke you is actually the thing that builds you? In Reimagine Adversity, performance coach and international bestselling author Chris Welton guides audiences through a profound mental shift. Drawing from his own life experiences and proven coaching frameworks, Chris introduces “The Adversity Paradigm”—a journey from Victim to Architect—and reveals how we all carry an invisible "adversity backpack" filled with pain, pressure, and proof of resilience.

Through captivating storytelling and hard-hitting mindset reframes, Chris shows attendees how to apply the Adversity Accelerator Formula—Perspective × Response × Alignment—to turn hardship into momentum. This isn’t about ignoring pain; it’s about alchemizing it into purpose. By the end, your audience will not only reframe their identity, they’ll be ready to own their story and accelerate their growth.

The Time Is NOW: Build a Life and Business That Leaves a Legacy

“You can’t afford to waste another year.”

This is the central challenge and invitation of The Time Is NOW, Chris Welton’s high-impact coaching experience turned transformational workshop. Designed for ambitious individuals who are tired of spinning their wheels and letting time slip away, this session reconnects participants with the cost of inaction—and the possibility that awaits when they decide to show up fully.

Chris guides participants through a strategic process to assess where they are stuck and why—highlighting the invisible barriers that sabotage progress. Attendees will engage in live journaling, peer accountability frameworks, and legacy-based goal-setting exercises to identify what matters most and design a pathway forward. Chris also introduces the tools used inside The Time is Now coaching community—systems built on clarity, consistency, and accountability that have helped hundreds of people unlock their potential and create lives of significance.

This isn’t about adding more to your plate. It’s about subtracting distractions, breaking destructive patterns, and choosing purpose over procrastination. Attendees will leave with a renewed sense of urgency, a tangible action plan, and the support mindset required to follow through.

The Undefeated Morning: Win the Day Before It Starts

In this high-impact workshop, Chris Welton unpacks The Undefeated Morning—a system of 7 powerful habits designed to help individuals master themselves before the world demands anything of them. Rooted in neuroscience, psychology, and performance coaching, this session reframes the morning as sacred real estate: the prime opportunity to build momentum, sharpen discipline, and gain emotional control.

Chris will lead participants through a series of reflective prompts and guided frameworks that help them uncover their personal motivation and engineer their own high-performance morning routine. Whether someone adopts one habit or all seven, the structure is clear: win before the day begins, and the rest of life becomes lighter, more intentional, and more fulfilling.

Chris Welton Videos

Chris Welton Speaker Reel
Chris Welton Motivational Video
Chris Welton - IMPACT Event with JJ Mazzo Team Cross Country Mortgage

How do I book Chris Welton to speak at my event?

Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Chris Welton for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Chris Welton, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Chris Welton or any other speaker of your choice.

How much does it cost to book Chris Welton for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Chris Welton, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Chris Welton are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Chris Welton, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Chris Welton speak about?

Chris Welton is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Podcast Host, Peak Performance, Overcoming Adversity, Author, Resilience, Leadership, Motivational, Personal Growth, Mindset, Inspirational and TED.

Where does Chris Welton travel from?

Chris Welton generally travels from Zionsville, IN, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Chris Welton?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Chris Welton for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Chris Welton for your next private or corporate function.

What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Chris Welton or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.


Chris Welton is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Podcast Host, Peak Performance and Overcoming Adversity. The estimated speaking fee range to book Chris Welton for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Chris Welton generally travels from Zionsville, IN, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Simon Sinek, Josh York and Erika Cramer. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Chris Welton for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 02/10/2025.

Chris Welton Speaking Topics

  • The One Jordan Strategy: Connection is the New Currency

    In this unforgettable keynote, Chris Welton brings to life the gripping journey behind One Jordan—his revolutionary strategy to connect with elite performers by sending a single Jordan sneaker and a handwritten note. What began as a daring idea soon evolved into a catalyst for meaningful dialogue, mentorships, and high-impact collaborations with some of the most influential individuals in business and leadership.

    Through immersive storytelling, Chris takes the audience behind the scenes of his journey—laying bare the courage, creativity, and vulnerability required to step into unconventional spaces. He dissects the mindset shifts needed to approach gatekeepers and influencers with confidence, and shares the pivotal moments that shaped the trajectory of his connections. More than just a tale of networking, this session becomes a masterclass in being unforgettable.

    Attendees will walk away inspired to disrupt their own routines, empowered to create their own signature approach to relationship-building, and equipped with real tools to break through noise, build authentic bonds, and take their professional presence to the next level.

  • Strength Through Adversity: How to Use the Past to Win in Any Market

    In today’s fast-paced and unpredictable world, success doesn’t come from avoiding adversity—it comes from using it as fuel. In his powerful keynote, Strength Through Adversity: How to Use the Past to Win in Any Market, Chris Welton reveals how challenges, setbacks, and even personal hardships can become the greatest assets for growth, leadership, and performance.

    Born with a limb difference and having faced significant life challenges, Chris doesn’t just talk about overcoming adversity—he lives it. Through personal stories, proven strategies, and an unshakable mindset, he equips audiences with tools to transform obstacles into stepping stones. Drawing on his experience in leadership, coaching, and elite performance, Chris shows how to shift perspective, harness resilience, and lead with confidence—even when markets, industries, or personal circumstances are at their most uncertain.

    This talk goes beyond motivation—it's a roadmap for leveraging your story and your scars to gain a competitive edge. Whether you're an entrepreneur, sales leader, executive, or part of a high-performing team, you’ll leave this session with a renewed mindset, actionable strategies, and the confidence to turn past pain into present power.

  • Reimagine Adversity: Transforming Challenges into Growth

    What if the very thing that once broke you is actually the thing that builds you? In Reimagine Adversity, performance coach and international bestselling author Chris Welton guides audiences through a profound mental shift. Drawing from his own life experiences and proven coaching frameworks, Chris introduces “The Adversity Paradigm”—a journey from Victim to Architect—and reveals how we all carry an invisible "adversity backpack" filled with pain, pressure, and proof of resilience.

    Through captivating storytelling and hard-hitting mindset reframes, Chris shows attendees how to apply the Adversity Accelerator Formula—Perspective × Response × Alignment—to turn hardship into momentum. This isn’t about ignoring pain; it’s about alchemizing it into purpose. By the end, your audience will not only reframe their identity, they’ll be ready to own their story and accelerate their growth.

  • The Time Is NOW: Build a Life and Business That Leaves a Legacy

    “You can’t afford to waste another year.”

    This is the central challenge and invitation of The Time Is NOW, Chris Welton’s high-impact coaching experience turned transformational workshop. Designed for ambitious individuals who are tired of spinning their wheels and letting time slip away, this session reconnects participants with the cost of inaction—and the possibility that awaits when they decide to show up fully.

    Chris guides participants through a strategic process to assess where they are stuck and why—highlighting the invisible barriers that sabotage progress. Attendees will engage in live journaling, peer accountability frameworks, and legacy-based goal-setting exercises to identify what matters most and design a pathway forward. Chris also introduces the tools used inside The Time is Now coaching community—systems built on clarity, consistency, and accountability that have helped hundreds of people unlock their potential and create lives of significance.

    This isn’t about adding more to your plate. It’s about subtracting distractions, breaking destructive patterns, and choosing purpose over procrastination. Attendees will leave with a renewed sense of urgency, a tangible action plan, and the support mindset required to follow through.

  • The Undefeated Morning: Win the Day Before It Starts

    In this high-impact workshop, Chris Welton unpacks The Undefeated Morning—a system of 7 powerful habits designed to help individuals master themselves before the world demands anything of them. Rooted in neuroscience, psychology, and performance coaching, this session reframes the morning as sacred real estate: the prime opportunity to build momentum, sharpen discipline, and gain emotional control.

    Chris will lead participants through a series of reflective prompts and guided frameworks that help them uncover their personal motivation and engineer their own high-performance morning routine. Whether someone adopts one habit or all seven, the structure is clear: win before the day begins, and the rest of life becomes lighter, more intentional, and more fulfilling.

Chris Welton Videos

Chris Welton Speaker Reel
Chris Welton Motivational Video
Chris Welton - IMPACT Event with JJ Mazzo Team Cross Country Mortgage
Chris Welton - Mortgage Con
Chris Welton - I Love Coaching Full Speech
  • How do I book Chris Welton to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Chris Welton for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Chris Welton, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Chris Welton or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Chris Welton for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Chris Welton, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Chris Welton are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Chris Welton, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Chris Welton speak about?

    Chris Welton is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Podcast Host, Peak Performance, Overcoming Adversity, Author, Resilience, Leadership, Motivational, Personal Growth, Mindset, Inspirational and TED.
  • Where does Chris Welton travel from?

    Chris Welton generally travels from Zionsville, IN, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Chris Welton?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Chris Welton for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Chris Welton for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Chris Welton or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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