Biography
Formerly Tony Robbins International point man, Chip has “Switched On” over 1000 conventions for companies like Apple, Hyatt, Astra Zeneca, GM, Equitable and RE/MAX. A proven pro, he has been making meeting planners look like a genius for over 27 years. Chip will be THE energy source for your event and bring a positive energy that will resonate with your audience.
His highly interactive sessions engage people at a deep level and gets them involved in his presentation. He shows individuals how to get Switched On and be the best version of themselves. He does NOT DO A SPEECH!
Chip understands audiences are NOT craving another speech. They are craving the energy and engagement that he brings to EVERY presentation. Chip’s contagious energy will change entire atmosphere of the room! Chip’s talks are customized to fit the theme of the meeting and the business situation of the client.
“I was SHOCKED by the amount of energy Chip was able to instill in our group of manufacturers reps. You delivered on your brand promise: you ARE the energy source!”
Anita Samatas, MR Program Manager, Motorola Solutions
Chip always does his homework, interviewing key employees, researching your company, industry, and marketplace so his material is relevant and reinforces your conference message.
Chip is consistently told by the organizations that hire him that most speakers were a “rental” and that he was a true partner in making their event a success!
Chip began his career after 4 successful years as a sales rep for Jantzen Sportswear he was let go after the second company buyout. His career soon took an exciting turn. He went to work with the world-renowned Tony Robbins in San Diego where things really took off. He was Sales Leader of the Year each year on the road. He hired, trained and led sales teams around the U.S. and became Robbins’ international point man planting the Robbin’s flag in Australia and the UK.
“Chip is a friend, an excellent communicator, and a man committed to constant and never-ending improvement. His experience, energy and engagement will make a difference for any company.”
Anthony Robbins, Entrepreneur, Author & Peak Performance Strategist
Leveraging that success and unique speaking experience, Chip decided to launch his own brand. He has spoken in every state in the US and Australia, every Province of Canada and eight countries.
He has prepared and delivered over 1,000+ high-energy presentations for organizations like State Farm, Hyatt, DOW, Harley Davidson, PriceWaterhouseCoopers, RE/MAX, Smoothie King, Honey Baked Ham, Mass Mutual, Wells Fargo, Campbell’s Soup and Blue Cross/Blue Shield and over 100 associations.
Perfect to position Chip to OPEN and/or CLOSE your event. He often does both and “bookends” your program with his opening customized keynote and then closes with his famous Board Break Experience.
Chip is one of only 7% of the members of the National Speakers Association to earn the prestigious Certified Speaking Professional designation. He has created numerous audio, video and printed products. He newest book is The Smart Guide To Accomplishing Your Goals.
Speech Topics
GET SWITCHED ON! Reevaluate and Recharge
The ability to ‘Get Switched On’ and be at your best consistently is essential to compete and excel in todays marketplace. This high-energy, interactive session challenges everyone to acknowledge the difference between good and GREAT. This is an interactive experience, not a speech!
They will reevaluate their long team vision, game plan, mindset and what is really important. Chip challenges people to take a hard look at their attitude and current results. This program will get you plugged back in and switched on! How can you be a catalyst and bring your “A Game” consistently to perform at your best. When it is “show time” you need to be “show ready.”
Getting switched on is about energy and impact. The goal for the session is to have each person pursue their work and life with renewed tenacity and contagious energy. This is NOT a speech. This is an interactive, high-energy, challenging experience that will get you involved and engaged.
OWN IT! Take Charge of Your Performance
Chip shows how taking ownership of your results, beliefs and attitude will ignite tremendous performance improvements. “Own It!” taps the hidden potential inside each member of your team. It helps people confront the brutal facts about their current situation and take action on the implications immediately.
This program inspires accountability, personal responsibility, growth mindset, and a long-term view of success. Many companies have chosen OWN IT as the theme for their event.
Even if you’ve settled for less in the past, or your company hasn’t gotten the results it wants, you’ve got what it takes to make it happen. Small individual decisions can lead to a greater sense of ownership and big results; bigger changes can lead to innovation and revolutionary change. Let Chip show you and your team how to Own It!
BREAKING BARRIERS The Board Break Experience
Chip is famous for this one-of-a-kind experience. How will you close your next event in a memorable way and send the audience out the door charging? The board break is an intense, emotional and climatic physical metaphor dedicated to breaking through barriers and pushing your team spirit to new and lasting heights.
This is the BEST activity to get a large group involved in a compelling physical activity that they will always remember. When people and the team breakthrough their barriers and limiting beliefs, the impossible becomes possible! Watch the video to see for yourself! Often added to other keynotes to create an extraordinary half-day presentation.
Testimonials
“Thank for being a key part of the James Hardie Contractor Summit. The energy in the room was awesome. Our 400 customers and JH employees left the session excited about have a better plan to be more effective selling in the home with testimonials and helping turning their customers into their salespeople.”
Jeff Kemerley, Director Repair & Remodel, James Hardie
“Chip helped get our team motivated and Own It. He was enthusiastic and had high energy the entire time he spoke to our sales force. I was impressed by his thorough research of our company upfront. He set the tone for our meeting of “Own It” and how we each need to be accountable for our own results or go back into our studios for improvement. Chip’s messages were themes that we can took back into our lives both professionally and personally. Chip helped energize our sales team and reminded us that we can and we will prevail.”
Jim Sterbenz
VP Sales, Campbell Soup Company, US Retail
“Chip set the tone about attitude, enthusiasm, challenging yourself and putting yourself in position to win. He did a phenomenal job putting together a interactive presentation effectively customized for your annual MGoBlue Day. The Board Break Experience was great to show what is possible when you encounter difficulty and fear and still breakthrough. Chip is as good as anyone I have ever seen.”
Dave Brandon – Former Athletic Director University of Michigan – Current CEO Toys “R” US
“Thank you for 3 great performances. We have not had outside speakers for a number of years due to disappointing and lackluster performances that just did not connect with nor energize our people. I must say you won over the most jaded nay-sayers amongst us and hit the ball out of the park, bases loaded, every time! You were a pleasure to work with on all levels and we would all agree that you were the best guest speaker we have ever had. Thanks again for helping us to “Own It!” and for getting us all “Switched On” to achieving greater levels of personal and professional performance.”
National Training Director, Furniture Row Companies
“The effort that you put forth in preparing for the presentation was evident. Taking your car to a local Meineke shop, talking to a number of Meineke managers, visiting our dealer website, attending several seminars during our conference and spending time with us in advance of your presentation all resulted in a message that was on target exciting, motivating and relevant.”
Meineke Car Care Centers, Inc.
