Speaking

Keynotes that challenge the way we think about success.

Through storytelling, psychology, and meaningful audience interaction, Crissy helps people move beyond performance and perfectionism toward lives and workplaces grounded in worthiness, courage, curiosity, and belonging.

KeynotesWorkshopsRetreatsConferencesVirtual Events

Speaking

Keynotes that challenge the way we think about success.

Through storytelling, psychology, and meaningful audience interaction, Crissy helps people move beyond performance and perfectionism toward lives and workplaces grounded in worthiness, courage, curiosity, and belonging.

KeynotesWorkshopsRetreatsConferencesVirtual Events

More Than a Keynote

Audiences don’t leave with a long list of things to do.

Crissy doesn’t simply deliver information. She creates experiences that invite people to pause, reflect, laugh, question old assumptions, and see themselves and one another in a new way.

They leave with a different way of seeing.

Signature Keynote

Building a Meaningful Life

Moving Beyond Performance and Perfectionism Toward Worthiness, Courage, Curiosity, and Belonging

Many of us spend years chasing the next achievement, assuming fulfillment is waiting on the other side of the next promotion, milestone, or perfectly executed plan. But achievement and meaning are not the same thing.

In this keynote, Crissy uses powerful storytelling, psychology, and practical reflection to help audiences examine the beliefs shaping how they work, lead, connect, and define success.

Rather than leaving with temporary motivation, audiences leave with a renewed perspective on what truly matters—and practical ways to live and lead from worthiness, courage, curiosity, and belonging.

Worthiness

Courage

Curiosity

Belonging

Audience Takeaways

What participants leave with

  • Recognize how performance and perfectionism shape decisions.
  • Distinguish achievement from meaning.
  • Respond to uncertainty with greater courage and curiosity.
  • Strengthen belonging and authentic connection at work and in life.
  • Identify one practical shift they can begin making immediately.

Audience Applications

Corporate & Leadership

Beyond Performance

How to Succeed Without Losing Yourself in the Process

Associations & Conferences

Building a Meaningful Life

Moving from Performance and Pressure to Courage, Curiosity, and Belonging

Education

Beyond Achievement

Creating School Communities Where Students and Educators Thrive

“I’m going to be thinking about this talk for the rest of the year.”

— Faith Engel Ellis, Audience Member

Speaking Formats

Built for the room.

Keynotes
Opening • Closing • General Sessions

Workshops
Breakout • Half-Day • Full-Day

Leadership Retreats

Panels & Fireside Conversations

Virtual Presentations

A Customized Experience

Your audience shouldn’t get a canned keynote.

Every keynote and workshop is customized to reflect the goals, culture, and challenges of your organization while staying grounded in Crissy’s core message and expertise.

Before every engagement, Crissy partners with organizers to understand the audience, event objectives, and desired outcomes.

What Event Planners Can Expect

Collaborative

Partnership from start to finish.

Prepared

Thoughtful preparation and meaningful experiences.

Responsive

Clear communication and flexibility.

Invested

Focused on the event outcome, not only the stage time.

When event organizers bring Crissy in, they can expect a true partnership from start to finish.

She is known for being collaborative, prepared, responsive, and deeply invested in creating an exceptional experience—not just delivering a presentation.

“Crissy brings intention, clarity, and care to every aspect of the collaboration.”

Micah Gilkeson
Raleigh Women in Marketing

Frequently Asked Questions

Planning details

Absolutely. Every keynote and workshop is tailored to the goals of the organization and audience while remaining rooted in Crissy’s core areas of expertise.

Presentations can be adapted for 30-, 45-, 60-, 75-, or 90-minute sessions, as well as half-day and full-day workshops.

Interactive elements are incorporated based on the audience, event goals, and available time. These may include thought-provoking questions, personal reflection, written prompts, or opportunities for conversation—all designed to deepen engagement without putting anyone on the spot.

Yes. Crissy also facilitates meaningful conversations, moderates panels, leads retreats, and hosts fireside discussions.

Let’s Create an Experience Your Audience Will Remember