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Keynote, Consulting Topics, & Videos

Since becoming a professional keynote speaker in 2023, I have been honored to meet over 6,500 people while sharing leadership lessons and stories from my journey to include portions from my best-selling book, The Invisible Medal: Leading with a Higher Purpose. I am happy to speak on any leadership topic important to your team; however, the below topics are my primary subject areas. These talks can be tailored to between 30-60 minutes.

The Invisible Medal

My signature keynote focuses on the power of significance.

Crucibles

Discover how your leadership crucibles can create an authentic leadership philosophy. 

Character

We will explore the components of character and hear a story from Nicaragua that demonstrates the virtues of Initiative, Teamwork, and Humility.

Leadership

The key component of leadership is building relationships and authority through character, not position. Participants will develop/refine their personal definition of leadership so they can lead with authenticity. 

Values

We will explore and define your personal values, another key component to authentic leadership. 

Culture

We will explore and define the components that make up a strong culture (organizational & personal). Participants will leave with a deeper understanding of organizational and personal artifacts, beliefs, & hidden assumptions.

Crisis Leadership

True leaders will rise during times of crisis; however, this talk takes a different approach to how leaders can position their teams to handle a crisis when the leader is not physically present. Participants will hear a story from Haiti where I learned the values of Preparation, Courage, and Character. 

Connecting Your Passion to Your Purpose

We will explore the power of connecting your passions to a higher purpose.

The Ladybug's Gift

Finding peace following loss. A story of Faith, Hope, and Love from my first book co-authored with my brother telling the true story of a ladybug encounter following the passing of our incredible mom.

https://www.amazon.com/author/chrisrichie

Aspire Auburn

Transforming University Culture Through Leadership Development

www.aub.ie/aspire 

Please e-mail me to discuss speaking opportunities and rates.  invisiblemedal@gmail.com

Consulting

The below consulting service is available as a half-day service or can be a multi-month process depending on your organizational needs.

Develop Your Organization's Strategic Mission & Vision

4 hours up to 4 months

The Executive Compass: Does your organization have a vision and a strategic plan to help achieve that vision? Does your team have a defined Belief, Purpose, Mission, and set of Values?  Consider this consulting service to help your executive team position your organization for success.  Unlock your team's full potential today!


Seminars & Workshops

Below topics include several group activities and self-reflection opportunities

From Reflection to Legacy: Building Authentic Leadership w/ Lasting Impact

4 hours

This immersive leadership workshop guides participants through a transformative journey of self-discovery, authenticity, and impact. Beginning with deep reflection on passion and purpose, participants will explore how these internal drivers excite, direct, enlighten, and enable their leadership. The workshop continues with a focus on leading with authenticity—anchored in personal values, shaped by character, and refined through life’s crucibles. 

Learning to Lead

2 hours

Reflect on your personal leadership journey as we discuss the competencies required to help us lead at any level. 

Interactive Team-Building Sessions

75 minutes each

1. Leading Change

2. Understanding yourself and your team through DISC.

3. Leading Change

4. Leading from the Middle

5. Leading Multiple Generations in today's Workforce

6. L-E-A-D with C-A-R-E

Videos & Podcasts

The Courage to Lead with Values.

The Courage Network. March 2026


See also, Rise Up Radio, Empowering San Diego's Servant Leaders (2018).   Search : episode #118 | Rise Up Network's Podcast 

September 6, 2025

Unboxing OD Podcast

April 15, 2025

Eagle Cast Webinar

Connecting Passion to Purpose

April 15, 2025

Eagle Cast Webinar

Bitter versus Better

April 9/10, 2025

United States Naval Academy 

Leaders of Character Seminar

February 19, 2024

All-In Credit Union 

Professional Development Day

February 23, 2024

Auburn Volunteer Leader's Workshop

2021

Auburn University College of Business

Character & Leadership: Nicaragua

2021

Auburn University College of Business Character & Leadership: Haiti

Chris' thoughts on mentorship.

I am passionate to help people achieve their full potential and welcome any opportunity to share my stories and leadership lessons.

Please e-mail to discuss speaking opportunities and rates.

invisiblemedal@gmail.com 

www.linkedin.com/in/chris-richie-usmc

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