Christine Clifford
Christine Clifford

Christine Clifford, CSP.

Top Sales Producer, Best Selling Author, Award-Winning Speaker, Cancer Survivor

Speaking Topics

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  • Cancer Survivor
  • Sales
  • Marketing
  • Branding
  • Client Relationships

Travels From

  • MN

Speaker's Fee Range

    $7,500 - $10,000

Christine Clifford

Christine Clifford's Main Accomplishments Include . . .
For eight consecutive years as the retail services industry's top salesperson, Christine Clifford directed accounts including Target, Toys 'R' Us, and Revlon. Ultimately Christine Clifford led her company to over $54 million in annual sales, and signed the industry's record account with Procter & Gamble.

Thank you so much for being a part of our Marketing Masters Academy . The insight for professional marketing that you brought to the program added a much needed dimension. I appreciate all the hard work and preparation you put in to learn about our industry and the needs of our members. You do such a nice job of helping business owners see the possibilities that exist. Thank you again for all your help.

-- Training Specialist, Nexstar

Diagnosed with breast cancer in 1994, Christine Clifford wrote a humorous portrayal of her story in Not Now, I'm Having A No Hair Day!, a nominee for 1996's "Best Motivational Book". Christine Clifford also is the author of Our Family Has Cancer, Too! , Inspiring Breakthrough Secrets to Live Your Dreams, Cancer Has Its Privileges, Your Guardian Angel's Gift, and You, Inc: The Art of Selling Yourself, and contributed to three Chicken Soup books.

Christine Clifford has been featured in Better Homes & Gardens, MORE, American Health, and Golf Digest and appeared on CNN Live, Lifetime's New Attitudes, and the Leeza Show.

Christine Clifford founded and runs The Cancer Club; the world's largest producer of humorous and helpful products for people with cancer.

More About Christine Clifford . . .
Celebrating her 40th birthday, approaching her 20th wedding anniversary and buying the home of her dreams, Christine Clifford's world was turned upside down when she was diagnosed with breast cancer, the disease that killed her mother at the age of 42. Christine believes that her diagnosis of cancer was a gift that allowed her to make changes in her life and reprioritize. Creating The Cancer Club, Christine Clifford uses her 30+ years of marketing expertise to spearhead "the most exciting new business venture to come along in many a decade". 

Today, Christine consults with companies on marketing with a special emphasis on branding and positioning. She now combines her wisdom, humor, insight and lifetime experiences to encourage great accomplishments in others. Don't forget to laugh!™ and Don't forget to ask!™ are her two trademarks.

From 1998 to 2002 she hosted the Christine Clifford Celebrity Golf Invitational, which raised over $1 million for breast cancer research and won the American Cancer Society's "Council of Excellence" Award.

Christine Clifford is a contributing author to Chicken Soup for the Survivor's Soul, Chicken Soup for the Golfer's Soul, Chicken Soup for the Writer's Soul, and is featured in the books The Courage to Laugh and The Triumph of the Human Spirit: Real Cancer Survivors, Real Battles, Real Victories.

Christine Clifford also serves on the boards of Angel Foundation and the state chapter of the National Speakers' Association.


Suggested Keynote Programs
  • YOU. The Art of Selling Yourself
  • Spinning Ideas Into Action
  • Selling the Invisible: How to Market Your Services
  • Client Service and Relationship-Building: What Clients Love
  • Business Development for Professional Services

  • Laughter: It's Good Medicine!
  • Cancer Has Its Privileges
  • Healing Humor for People Divorcing

What People Are Saying

"Christine's outstanding and insightful presentation to the attendees of Patient Congress V captured our audience with her personal approach and warmth. Her humor in how she dealt with cancer inspired us all as we laughed, and cried, along with her. Her participation was a tremendous part of the overall success of our event."

--Nancy Davenport-Ennis, President & CEO, Patient Advocate Foundation

"In the initial phases for our event, we knew that we wanted to choose a speaker that would enlighten, educate, and foremost, entertain our audience of 400 individuals. After the first few minutes of listening to Christine, we knew that we had made the correct decision. She conveyed her personal story in such a way that she brought everyone in the room together in such a meaningful way. Truly impressive!"

-- Craig Robida, External Relations Manager, University of Wisconsin
Comprehensive Cancer Center

"Christine's story was interesting to everyone and emotionally potent to those attending… as evidenced by the standing ovation she received (rare and not seen before at this venue). All of her ratings were 5 (5 being the top). Several respondents added comments such as, "A perfect 10"!"

-- Kenneth J. Rawley, Director, Marketing & Communications, Ellis Hospital

"With a broad audience of over 500 men and women, Christine's talk offered something for everyone. It was personal yet universal, poignant and amusing. Her endearing and engaging style was most enjoyable and her message memorable. We highly recommend Christine if your organization is looking for a compassionate, knowledgeable speaker with heart and humor."

-- Susan Rowan, Executive Director, Maine Cancer Foundation

" Your development of 'Spinning Ideas Into Action' was such an inspirational program--touching on your business experiences, your personal experiences and how that has propelled you to success. It was just what we were looking for from this program. I just wish we could have had you speak for another hour! We highly recommend you to others looking for a program that inspires people to reach for their potential."

-- Chantel Dunham, Director of Development, Women in Business Council

" Thank you so much for presenting at our Sales Kick Off. I have received excellent feedback on your presentations. Many of the attendees went out of their way to tell me how much they enjoyed listening and learning from you."

-- Terry Niles, President,
GAGE Marketing Services