Christopher Gardner

Inspiration for the Movie The Pursuit of Happyness, Author, Award Winning Keynote Speaker, Entrepreneur and Philanthropist

Chris Gardner is the inspiration for the movie The Pursuit of Happyness, a top inspirational speaker, entrepreneur, author, philanthropist, and single parent whose work has been recognized by many esteemed organizations. Always hard working and tenacious, a series of adverse circumstances in the early 1980’s left Chris Gardner homeless in San Francisco, the sole guardian of his toddler son. Unwilling to give up Chris Jr. or his dreams of success, Gardner climbed the financial industry ladder from the very bottom.

Christopher Gardner Keynote Speaker Fee Fee range is for U.S. events, depending on location and organization type
$50,001 and above
Languages Spoken
English
Travels From
Illinois, USA

Christopher Gardner Keynote Speaker Fee Fee range is for U.S. events, depending on location and organization type
$50,001 and above
Languages Spoken
English
Travels From
Illinois, USA

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Start Where You Are

In these uncertain and challenging times, Americans are learning what they’re made of by tapping into their unknown potential. Christopher Gardner demonstrates that in the face of adversity, true transformation is possible. No matter what kind of challenges your audience...

In these uncertain and challenging times, Americans are learning what they’re made of by tapping into their unknown potential. Christopher Gardner demonstrates that in the face of adversity, true transformation is possible. No matter what kind of challenges your audience has encountered, Gardner is sure to inspire. Sharing powerful stories of human resilience, Gardner instills audience members with hope for a brighter future. They will leave this presentation empowered and uplifted, ready to make positive changes in their own lives.

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Spiritual Genetics and the American Dream

The opportunity for prosperity, success, and gaining upward social mobility through hard work is the essence of the American Dream. Christopher Gardner has made this dream a reality and shares with audiences how to do the same with his concept of Spiritual Genetics — ...

The opportunity for prosperity, success, and gaining upward social mobility through hard work is the essence of the American Dream. Christopher Gardner has made this dream a reality and shares with audiences how to do the same with his concept of Spiritual Genetics — learning what you’re made of by tapping into your unknown potential. Gardner helps you identify the “P’s” in your life finding your passion, being practical, and having a plan. Then, he explores what he calls the C-5 Complex: being clear, concise, compelling, consistent and committed to the plan. All of these ingredients will leave audiences empowered, uplifted, and ready to make positive changes in their lives.

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About Keynote Speaker Christopher Gardner

Chris Gardner is an entrepreneur, international best-selling author and an award-winning film producer. Gardner’s autobiography, The Pursuit of HappYness became a New York Times #1 best seller and has been translated into over forty languages, including six (6) dialects of Chinese and recently into Arabic. Gardner’s book, The Pursuit of HappYness was the inspiration for the critically acclaimed film in which Will Smith received the Golden Globe, Screen Actors Guild and Academy Award nominations for his performance. His second book, “Start Where You Are” also a best seller was published in 2009. Gardner’s new book “Permission to Dream” was selected as “Book Of The Month” by the Wall Street Journal upon its publication.

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After ‘retiring’ from thirty-seven years in the financial services industry, Gardner has described himself as a 67 year old ‘start up’ with significant interest in fin tech. Gardner currently serves on the boards of Verify Me (VRME, NASDAQ), The Change Company (CDFI established by the U.S. Treasury Department) and Smart Easy Pay. Two years ago, Gardner became the oldest “recruit” in the history of the United States Navy and has spoken on behalf of the United States Navy on the issues of recruiting and retention of talent at Career Development Symposiums (CDS) at naval bases and air stations globally.

Gardner’s major priority is the work of his foundation, The Christopher P. Gardner Foundation which is working to change the trajectory of young people’s lives. Gardner has described this effort as “making an alternative investment in human capital.” Gardner is currently doing a “tour” that will have him speak at 1,000 public schools all across America.

Testimonials

“Chris did a fantastic job and was very gracious to our group! Thank you so much for all of your help in making this a successful speaking engagement.”

Hershey

Chris Gardner was such an inspiration to our people and we were fortunate to have him speak at our event. Thanks to your entire team for helping us connect with him. To any organization looking for someone who has the life experience, the power to tell stories and move an audience, Chris Gardner provides that and more.

Rich Lake

Patterson Dental