Chris has over 14 years of experience navigating change in uncertain and ever-changing environments. A former Commercial Helicopter Pilot, Aircraft Maintenance Engineer and Dare to Fly expert. Chris has a proven track record of overcoming career uncertainties in high-stress and high-pressure situations while seizing new opportunities.
Chris’s inspirational/motivational keynotes provide a practical and actionable toolkit for students, leaders, and organizations. This will allow them to unlock the tools necessary to engage in their work and with others, navigate adversity while creating clarity, and seize each new opportunity.
"Captures the audience's attention and delivers powerful, inspiring messages."
-James Freidrich, Founder Venturing Up
Keynote Topics
The world is changing faster than ever. People are more disengaged, disconnected, and uncertain about their future. Navigating turbulent times is the new norm.
14-year aviator, entrepreneur, and career expert Chris Wilson helps you with his 3-step Dare to Fly framework to connect, engage, and navigate what’s next. You’ll walk away with specific tools to make key decisions and drive future success.
The Dare to Fly framework prioritizes what’s happening now rather than what might happen later. People who embrace this framework are inspired and motivated to take that first step toward change. They feel confident moving forward and flying toward what they want most.
Building lasting momentum isn’t something we wait for—it’s something we create. Too often, challenges, inconsistency, and a lack of clear leadership hold us back.
Aviator, entrepreneur, and leadership expert Chris Wilson shares practical strategies to turn challenges into opportunities, build consistency, and lead with purpose. Through actionable tools and real-world insights, you’ll learn how to create unstoppable momentum that drives tangible results.
This talk will leave you inspired, equipped, and ready to take ownership of your path—both personally and professionally.
Risk is often seen as something to avoid, but the most transformative growth happens when you embrace it. Drawing from his aviation background, Chris Wilson brings the lessons of the "Dead Man’s Curve" to life—a critical decision-making framework designed for navigating risk and achieving peak performance.
Through compelling stories and practical insights, this talk challenges audiences to rethink their approach to risk, overcome fear, and redefine what’s possible in their careers and lives.
Attendees will gain the confidence to push boundaries, make critical decisions, and seize opportunities that lead to exceptional results.
"Ability to tell an intriguing story and relate to common problems."
- Reid Bowering, Vancouver Warriors Pro Lacrosse Athlete