Chris Cullen

Chris is a global keynote speaker, 3x author (most notably I Get To), 2xIronman, and mental conditioning coach. Chris helps individuals andorganizations elevate performance with mindset training. His work isgrounded in a simple belief: Better Thoughts lead to Better Outcomes.

Chris brings a rare blend of elite corporate leadership, athletics, and real-world performance experience. He served as a team captain at MichiganState Univ., played professional baseball in the Pittsburgh Piratesorganization, and spent 11 years at Stryker Medical across marketing, sales,and sales leadership roles in the U.S. and Canada. During that time, hebecame the youngest manager in his division and helped drive more than$100 million in capital sales.

Chris has partnered with and been trusted by some of the world’s mostrespected organizations, including: GE Healthcare, Marriott, Qualtrics,Genentech, Jersey Mike’s, Stryker, USA Volleyball, Michigan State Univ.,and the Univ., of Georgia Athletics, among others. At the core of his work,Chris loves helping people change their mind and, in doing so, expand whatthey believe is possible.

Most Requested Programs

I Get To: Change Your Words Change Your Life

This keynote and workshop explore the power of language and mindset to transform workplace culture. Rooted in neuroscience and emotional intelligence, I Get To teaches leaders and teams how to shift from burnout and pressure to purpose and gratitude. Audiences learn practical tools for resilience, engagement, and self-leadership that can be immediately applied to improve performance, relationships, and fulfillment at work.

Outcome Junkie: Breaking the Cycle of Achievement Addiction

This program challenges the modern obsession with achievement and constant productivity. Chris helps high-performing professionals identify the hidden costs of overachievement and guides them toward sustainable success through clarity, alignment, and inner resilience. Outcome Junkie offers a framework for leading with intention, creating balance, and building a culture where performance and well-being can coexist.

Testimonials

"Chris’s keynote helped us focus on what we can control, and taught us how our thoughts impact our resilience.” - Sr. Director Patient Safety, Genentech

"Chris taught us the science behind confidence and creatively showed us how thoughts become things.” - Area Director, Jersey Mike’s

"Chris's messaging was full of inspirational mindset training. His focus around grit and how to push fear aside left our group with actionable takeaways to practice in our everyday lives.” - Sales Executive & VP, Qualtrics

"Chris delivered above and beyond expectations at our National Sales Meeting. He left our team inspired while delivering practical tools they can put into their life immediately. I was impressed with how he blended storytelling and science into such a relatable message." - CEO, Stinson

"Our team benefited greatly from having Chris deliver his I Get To framework. In a difficult sales environment, learning tools for resilience and endurance helped our team immensely. On top of the fundamentals, Chris's charisma and storytelling ability had our team leaned in. I'd hire him back without question." - Area Director, Stryker