Kurt Schusterman
California Closets of Middle Tennessee - Owner / CEO
Not only do we have Kris hired on a continual basis to help facilitate our quarterly leadership meetings, I've hired him for leadership coaching for our leadership team members and most recently, he presented his keynote to our entire team at our annual company kick-off meeting. Feedback from that talk was that it was a highlight of the day - even the annual awards that are given.
I strongly recommend Kris to anyone who is looking for a leadership team facilitator, executive coach, or a keynote speaker. And I'm happy to take a phone call from anyone who wants to learn more.
Deirdre Dixon, PHD
University of Tampa - Associate Director, Center for Leadership
Kris did a fabulous job as a keynote for our annual Leadership Summit at the University of Tampa. He spoke for an hour about the imposter syndrome.
He used no notes or slides, and engaged the audience the entire time. Our audience of over 200 students and business leaders gave wonderful feedback about his immediate impact on their leadership journey.
If you are thinking about having Kris talk and you have a question, feel free to reach out to me.
From the beginning, Kris was easy to work with. He tailored his talk to our event and was very flexible about book signing and other things.
Kris was a joy to work with. I wish all speakers were like Kris!!
Devin Smith
Alive Hospice - VP of Information Technology and Security
If you want a speaker who will captivate, challenge, and entertain your team while making a lasting impact, look no further than Kris Kelso. Kris doesn’t just talk leadership - he lives it, and he delivers it with a perfect balance of wisdom, humor, and real-world application.
He didn’t just share theories, he gave us a practical roadmap for leading with empathy, accountability, and a commitment to excellence. The energy in the room was incredible, with attendees fully engaged, asking thought-provoking questions, and immediately brainstorming ways to implement these leadership principles in their teams. You know a session was impactful when people are still talking about it in the hallways weeks and months later.
If you’re looking for a speaker who will inspire, challenge, and equip your team to lead at a higher level, Kris Kelso is the one to call. Just be ready, because after his session, your team will be fired up and ready to do something with what they’ve learned.
Tim Duncan
LINK Engineering - EVP of Business Development and Global Test Operations
We had the privilege of having Kris as the keynote speaker at our Annual Sales Conference. Kris wasn’t afraid to be vulnerable and spoke from the heart. He was engaging, dynamic, and connected quickly with the group.
Do not miss the opportunity to hear and learn from Kris Kelso!
Chelsea Eugster
Recast Software - VP of Marketing
Kris was engaging and his speech definitely hit home for many people. The feedback from our team has been overwhelmingly positive, and several have requested that we order copies of his book.