Ignite what’s possible
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Keynotes and workshops to help you and your team feel valued, connected, and empowered to do your best work with the most joy.
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Here’s what I’m hearing from you and other leaders like you:
The pace at work is relentless, and it seems like there’s no time to come up for air. The demands keep growing, but your team’s capacity is shrinking. Maybe the connection isn’t there like it used to be, and collaboration feels more like a struggle than a strength. Your people are exhausted, stressed, and maybe even starting to check out mentally. You might be too. There’s a lot on our plates. And it can be lonely trying to carry it all.
I see you.
Some of the many challenges we’re facing:
Your team’s spread thin, trying to keep up with too much, too fast.
There’s a disconnect between leadership and team members — trust isn’t where it needs to be.
It feels like people are working in silos, rather than coming together.
No one’s talking about the real issues because they don’t feel safe admitting when they’re overwhelmed.
And let’s be honest, it’s hard to see a clear way forward when everyone’s just trying to survive.
You want more than just “getting by.” You want your team to feel valued, to know they matter. You want them to feel connected — not just to the work but to each other. You want them energized and inspired, ready to
bring their best every day.
Ultimately, you want a culture where people are supported and can thrive, where they feel capable of handling the pressure without burning out. That’s where the magic happens.
Hi! I’m Chris Failla
As a speaker, coach, and facilitator, I’m a spark that IGNITES WHAT’S POSSIBLE™.
Due to toxins in the environment where I lived in China, and the chronic health issues that came with that, I hit deep burnout before I was 30 years old. Feeling like the best of my life was behind me brought a tremendous sense of clarity, forced me to ruthlessly address my capacity, and lean into connection and support instead of trying to navigate it all on my own.
It was a profound recalibration and overhaul of my operating system, and my mission is to help organizations reignite their potential by cultivating clarity, capacity, and connection. With 20+ years of experience leading teams and working with organizations across different industries, I’ve seen firsthand the challenges leaders face when their teams are stretched too thin. My work is about simplifying the path forward and giving teams the tools they need to thrive.
MORE ABOUT CHRIS
Chris is doing awesome work with organizations and leaders all over the country, including me!
His speaking and coaching promotes the practice of humanity within an organization and deep commitment to both individuals and team bonds as a driver of sustainable high performance!”
Heather Dyer, CEO, San bernardino municipal water district
The key to transformation lies in cultivating:
CLARITY
Ensuring that everyone knows who they are, what they want, and why it matters. With clear priorities and a shared sense of purpose, teams can focus on what truly drives success.
CAPACITY
Building the personal and collective well-being of the team, so they have the internal resources to meet external demands. When people feel supported in their individual lives, they show up more fully in their work.
CONNECTION
Developing trust and collaboration among team members. When teams are connected, they communicate better, support one another, and can overcome challenges together to perform at the highest level.
Some of Chris’s keynote topics:
Most requested keynotes for 24/25
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Don’t just “manage” stress, use it to grow and build personal and organizational capacity
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Principles and practices to energize your leadership, team, and organization. (Go from “Happy Friday” to “Happy Monday!”)
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Learn the principles and power of exponential relationships
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Learning to lead so the best ideas, not the biggest egos, win
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A fresh approach to “work/life balance” that actually works
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What do we do when there’s too much on our plate? We can give up, get overwhelmed, or we can get a bigger plate. This talk shows you how.
What ignites when we work together?
Groups that work with me can expect:
Teams with renewed energy and a stronger sense of purpose, able to deliver high-quality work with less burnout.
Leaders and teams that have the internal capacity to handle external pressures, creating a more sustainable and enjoyable work environment.
Deepened trust and collaboration, where teams communicate effectively, solve problems together, and support one another to achieve extraordinary results.
