Christopher D. Connors
Keynote Speaker: Emotional Intelligence & Leadership Development Expert; Bestselling Author of "Emotional Intelligence for the Modern Leader"
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Christopher D. Connors Biography
Christopher D. Connors motivates and empowers leaders and organizations to increase their emotional intelligence, achieve results, and build thriving teams. He works with executives and leaders at Fortune 1000 companies, as well as schools, universities, and associations. His writing has appeared in World Economic Forum, CNBC, and Thrive Global. His book, "Emotional Intelligence for the Modern Leader," is one of the bestselling emotional intelligence books in the world. Book Authority ranked it #1 on its "The Best Emotional Intelligence Books of All Time" list.
Connors’s video-based course, "Leading with Emotional Intelligence," is one of the top leadership courses on LinkedIn Learning and one of the most-watched emotional intelligence courses in the world. He is also the author of the books "The Champion Leader" and "The Value of You."
Connors is one of the most in-demand leadership speakers in the world and a world-renowned expert in emotional intelligence. He has provided keynotes and team-building events to William Morris Endeavor (WME), Northrop Grumman, General Dynamics IT, NAFCU, McKesson, Apple, U.S. Army, Edward Jones, State Farm, Merrill Lynch, GitLab, the Florida State government, Farm Credit, Google, and many more.
Connors is happily married to his lovely southern belle CEO wife and is the proud father of three rambunctious, sports-loving boys.
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Christopher D. Connors Speaking Topics
Christopher D. Connors delivers a powerful blueprint for extraordinary leadership. Audiences gain actionable tools to boost self-awareness, lead with empathy, and make ethical, high-impact decisions—especially under pressure. Leaders walk away ready to communicate with clarity, inspire trust, adapt to change, and drive exceptional results. The ROI? A culture of resilience, engagement, and peak performance—where people and profits thrive together.
Real-world results you'll gain:
- The four pillars of emotional intelligence every leader must master
- How self-awareness and empathy drive trust, engagement, and performance
- The keys to inspiring and motivating teams through communication and connection
- How to navigate conflict, change, and uncertainty with emotional agility
- Real-world strategies to build a high-performing, emotionally intelligent culture
In The Adaptive Heart, Christopher D. Connors equips leaders with the mindset, skills, and moral clarity needed to thrive in today’s fast-changing world. Blending emotional intelligence, ethical decision-making, and adaptive agility, this keynote delivers a practical leadership playbook designed for real-world results. Leaders learn how to inspire trust, foster resilience, and navigate complexity with confidence—creating a lasting competitive advantage for their organizations.
The A.D.A.P.T. Leadership Model™
- A – Awareness: Self-awareness & situational insight
- D – Decisive Integrity: Courageous, values-driven decisions
- A – Agility: Thriving through change and uncertainty
- P – People-Centric Influence: Inspiring trust & connection
- T – Transformational Impact: Driving purpose & long-term results
Audience Benefits & ROI
- Actionable Tools for self-awareness, empathy, and ethical influence
- Improved Decision-Making under pressure with moral clarity
- Enhanced Adaptability to lead effectively through disruption
- Stronger Team Culture built on trust, collaboration, and inclusion
- Sustainable Performance that balances people and profits
Winning teams have a common thread: a culture of camaraderie, connection and belonging. When leaders build trust and champion the growth and wellbeing of their employees, positive results follow. This starts with leadership that inspires, engages and develops its employees.
Bestselling author Christopher D. Connors wanted to know how winning teams create enduring success. Over the past 12 years, Christopher has had thousands of coaching conversations with leaders, managers, and individual contributors. He's interviewed hundreds of global leaders. He found long-term success begins locally. It starts with an intentional, caring focus on your employees that elevates them to be their best. This in turn will create game-changing, enduring relationships with your customers who will want to come back and do business with a world-class organization that treats them with kindness, top-notch service and respect.
Audience Benefits & ROI
- Stronger Collaboration & Trust – Teams work seamlessly together, reducing silos and increasing cross-functional success.
- Higher Employee Engagement – Emotional connection fuels motivation, reducing turnover and improving retention.
- Improved Communication & Decision-Making – Clarity and empathy lead to faster, smarter, and more inclusive outcomes.
- Greater Adaptability in Change – Resilient teams stay focused and effective during transitions or disruptions.
- Measurable Performance Gains – Increased productivity, innovation, and customer satisfaction that directly impact the bottom line.
The Champion Leader: Harnessing the Power of Emotional Intelligence to Build High-Performing Teams
Emotional Intelligence for the Modern Leader: A Guide to Cultivating Effective Leadership and Organizations
The Value of You: The Guide to Living Boldly and Joyfully Through the Power of Core Values
How do I book Christopher D. Connors to speak at my event?
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How much does it cost to book Christopher D. Connors for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Christopher D. Connors, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Christopher D. Connors are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Christopher D. Connors, 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 Christopher D. Connors speak about?
Christopher D. Connors is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Author, Personal Growth, Emotional Intelligence, Human Resources, Leadership, Ethics & Integrity, Teamwork & Teambuilding and Business Coaching.
Where does Christopher D. Connors travel from?
Christopher D. Connors generally travels from Charleston, SC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Christopher D. Connors?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Christopher D. Connors 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 Christopher D. Connors for your next private or corporate function.
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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 Christopher D. Connors 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.
Christopher D. Connors is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Author, Personal Growth and Emotional Intelligence. The estimated speaking fee range to book Christopher D. Connors for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Christopher D. Connors generally travels from Charleston, SC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Stephen J. Kohler, Justin Patton and Adrian Gostick. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Christopher D. Connors for an upcoming event.
SPEAKING TOPICS
Christopher D. Connors Speaking Topics
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Lead with Heart, Win with Mind: The Emotional Intelligence Blueprint for Extraordinary Leadership
Christopher D. Connors delivers a powerful blueprint for extraordinary leadership. Audiences gain actionable tools to boost self-awareness, lead with empathy, and make ethical, high-impact decisions—especially under pressure. Leaders walk away ready to communicate with clarity, inspire trust, adapt to change, and drive exceptional results. The ROI? A culture of resilience, engagement, and peak performance—where people and profits thrive together.
Real-world results you'll gain:
- The four pillars of emotional intelligence every leader must master
- How self-awareness and empathy drive trust, engagement, and performance
- The keys to inspiring and motivating teams through communication and connection
- How to navigate conflict, change, and uncertainty with emotional agility
- Real-world strategies to build a high-performing, emotionally intelligent culture
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A.D.A.P.T. How to Lead with Emotional Intelligence, Ethics, and Agility in a Changing World
In The Adaptive Heart, Christopher D. Connors equips leaders with the mindset, skills, and moral clarity needed to thrive in today’s fast-changing world. Blending emotional intelligence, ethical decision-making, and adaptive agility, this keynote delivers a practical leadership playbook designed for real-world results. Leaders learn how to inspire trust, foster resilience, and navigate complexity with confidence—creating a lasting competitive advantage for their organizations.
The A.D.A.P.T. Leadership Model™
- A – Awareness: Self-awareness & situational insight
- D – Decisive Integrity: Courageous, values-driven decisions
- A – Agility: Thriving through change and uncertainty
- P – People-Centric Influence: Inspiring trust & connection
- T – Transformational Impact: Driving purpose & long-term results
Audience Benefits & ROI
- Actionable Tools for self-awareness, empathy, and ethical influence
- Improved Decision-Making under pressure with moral clarity
- Enhanced Adaptability to lead effectively through disruption
- Stronger Team Culture built on trust, collaboration, and inclusion
- Sustainable Performance that balances people and profits
-
Creating a Culture of Connection: How Winning Teams Come Together to Achieve Outstanding Results
Winning teams have a common thread: a culture of camaraderie, connection and belonging. When leaders build trust and champion the growth and wellbeing of their employees, positive results follow. This starts with leadership that inspires, engages and develops its employees.
Bestselling author Christopher D. Connors wanted to know how winning teams create enduring success. Over the past 12 years, Christopher has had thousands of coaching conversations with leaders, managers, and individual contributors. He's interviewed hundreds of global leaders. He found long-term success begins locally. It starts with an intentional, caring focus on your employees that elevates them to be their best. This in turn will create game-changing, enduring relationships with your customers who will want to come back and do business with a world-class organization that treats them with kindness, top-notch service and respect.
Audience Benefits & ROI
- Stronger Collaboration & Trust – Teams work seamlessly together, reducing silos and increasing cross-functional success.
- Higher Employee Engagement – Emotional connection fuels motivation, reducing turnover and improving retention.
- Improved Communication & Decision-Making – Clarity and empathy lead to faster, smarter, and more inclusive outcomes.
- Greater Adaptability in Change – Resilient teams stay focused and effective during transitions or disruptions.
- Measurable Performance Gains – Increased productivity, innovation, and customer satisfaction that directly impact the bottom line.
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Christopher D. Connors Videos
BOOKS
The Champion Leader: Harnessing the Power of Emotional Intelligence to Build High-Performing Teams
Emotional Intelligence for the Modern Leader: A Guide to Cultivating Effective Leadership and Organizations
The Value of You: The Guide to Living Boldly and Joyfully Through the Power of Core Values
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How do I book Christopher D. Connors to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Christopher D. Connors 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 Christopher D. Connors, 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 Christopher D. Connors or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Christopher D. Connors for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Christopher D. Connors, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Christopher D. Connors are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Christopher D. Connors, 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 Christopher D. Connors speak about?
Christopher D. Connors is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Author, Personal Growth, Emotional Intelligence, Human Resources, Leadership, Ethics & Integrity, Teamwork & Teambuilding and Business Coaching. -
Where does Christopher D. Connors travel from?
Christopher D. Connors generally travels from Charleston, SC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Christopher D. Connors?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Christopher D. Connors 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 Christopher D. Connors 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 Christopher D. Connors 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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