Keynote speaker - Chris Duffin the Architect of Resilience

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Chris Duffin stands out as a keynote speaker not only due to his expansive expertise but also because of his unique ability to resonate with diverse audiences. His best-selling autobiography isn't just a motivational narrative; it's an introspective odyssey that delves into overcoming trauma and seemingly insurmountable obstacles. With decades of corporate experience in turning around companies, Chris brings a wealth of practical knowledge in strategic improvement, leadership, and organizational development. His profound insights into human behavior are rooted in real-world applications, making him an exceptional speaker capable of inspiring transformation and growth in personal and professional realms.

Testimonials

  • “Chris speaks in passionate realism that is equally inspiring as it is motivating.  In life it’s vital to define who we are rather than to be shaped by the world around us ; at the conclusion of his remarks attendees will have a proven “life road map” to make positive change in their daily lives.”

    Keynote Speaker @ Washington DC International Association of Firefighter Conference

    Brian Gray - Washington DC Firefighter Union

  • “Chris Duffin has been a standout speaker at our events, blending storytelling with technical prowess. He simplifies complex topics with confidence, leaving attendees inspired and empowered. His insights on motivation, personal development, and resilience are truly invaluable.”

    3x Guest Speaker @ ELITE FTS SWIS Symposium

    Dave Tate - EliteFTS Founder & CEO - SWIS Promoter

  • “Chris Duffin displays his confidence with authority in breaking down complex and sometimes overwhelming topics into distilled actionable steps. Audience members walk away educated and empowered to do more, and apply cutting edge concepts.”  “The Parisi Speed  Schools benefited greatly from Chris’s presentations.”

    Keynote Speaker @ Parisi Speed Annual Summit

    Bill Parisi - Founder & CEO Parisi Speed Schools

  • “Chris emerged from being a world-class strongman and power lifter, engineer and inventor of several unique training tools of the highest quality, into a speaker who is entertaining, and who has extremely high content validity in his message. He is a true master of his craft.”

    Guest Speaker - McGill Methods for Master Clinicians

    Dr. Stuart McGill - Professor Emeritus, McGill Method

  • “Chris’s story of resilience is an inspiration to anyone pursuing a goal that adversity can be weaponized. His knowledge & experience in training the body coupled with his appreciation of how crucial mindset is make his presentations resonate beyond just the facts that he shares.”

    Dr Craig Liebenson - Founder First Principles of Movements

  • "Chris's guest lecture is consistently one of the most impactful moments of the semester for students. We’re excited to have him continue lecturing in future terms."

    Applied Resilience Course - UC Berkley

    Victoria

Chris Coaching Your Future Leaders

It’s hard to picture how everything will go, but here are some examples to help your decision!

Kabuki Movement System - Founder & Master Instructor

Kabuki Strength’s premier course, fostering expertise in functional barbell patterns and human movement was built for coaches, athletes, and clinicians seeking an advanced understanding of biomechanics and practical strength application.

Through this program Chris has personally developed over a dozen coaches into professional public speakers to teach the curriculum to the over a thousand professionals in the field.

ELITE FTS SWIS CONFERENCE

PRAGUE SCHOOL TO ATHLETIC DEVELOPMENT

Kabuki Education Week - Founder

A gathering of leading coaches and clinicians for expert-led presentations and interactive Q&As.

Featuring 150+ fitness industry leaders live-streamed across the globe for thousands of attendees.

Society for Weightlifting Injury-Prevention Symposium

RAISE THE BAR (RTB)

Mentally/Emotionally

Chris’s best-selling autobiography details his journey of overcoming insurmountable obstacles, leading to the development of a groundbreaking system for building resilience and fostering personal growth. This methodology is utilized in courses at institutions such as UC Berkeley, the University of Colorado, and the Oregon Institute of Technology, as well as in PTSD-focused training for police and fire departments.

Leadership/Career

Chris’s proprietary framework integrates mental resilience strategies with skill-building across three key domains:

  • INTRA-personal: Clarifying your "why."

  • INTER-personal: Mastering the "how."

  • EXTRA-personal: Strategically executing the "what."

This approach has enabled Chris to develop high-performing teams, transform businesses as a turnaround executive in sectors like automotive and aerospace, and succeed as a serial entrepreneur in health and wellness.

Physiologically

As a leading science-based coach and keynote speaker, Chris has earned numerous accolades, including a lifetime achievement award from the Society for Weightlifting Injury Prevention in Sports. With over two decades of pioneering work in peptide therapy and pharmacological optimization, his unparalleled healing protocols have transformed lives. From bloodwork analysis to personalized interventions using peptides, supplements, and lifestyle strategies, Chris has authored the most advanced interdisciplinary healing protocol in existence.

Awards & Recognitions

  • Prestigious award by the Society of Weightlifting Injury-Prevention in Sports for my contribution to the field.

  • Awarded by Oregon Institute of Technology for annual award for Scientific Innovation

  • Amazon best seller in 8 Categories for my inspirational autobiography the eagle and the dragon

  • The engineering advisory board for Oregon Institute of Technology

    & the College of Functional Movement Clinicians

  • Numerous awards for engineering and design of biomechanically sound exercise equipment

  • Featrued in

    Forbes

    Muslce & Fitness (6+ Times)

    Men’s Health (6+ Times

    Insider

    Business Insider

    Ask Men

    Yahoo News

    Fitness Volt

    BarBend

    Generation Iron

    Digital Trends

    KPTV News

    Oregon Live

    The Oregonian (and most all newspaper publications in the northwest)

    The Bend Bulletin (Cover 2X)

    Power Magazine (Cover)

    Breaking Muscle

  • Heaviest Sumo Deadlift

    Most Weight Deadlifted in 1min

    Most Weight Squatted in 1min

  • Held numerous all-time records in the squat and was ranked #1 in the world for 8 years stragiht.