Dr. Christine Sopa

Industrial & Organizational Psychologist, Self-Awareness and Human Potential Expert

Dr. Christine Sopa is an Industrial Organizational Psychologist and the CEO of The Wayfarer Group, LLC and is an internationally renowned inspirational speaker and author in the field of self-improvement. As one of the emerging thought leaders in how changing your thoughts can change your life, Dr.Chris’ interactive facilitating style, humor, and healthy dose of “telling it like it is,” allow her events to be a safe-haven for looking beyond limitations and into one’s own soul to see where transformation is waiting to happen. Dr. Chris is known for her expertise in self-awareness, leader development, behavior change, and performance enhancement in organizations throughout the globe. She is the author of “Choosing the Life You Were Born to Live,” and co-author of “Breaking Free: Overcoming Self-Sabotage,” and “Women of Courage,” as well as published journal articles, white papers, and blogs. Dr. Chris is an avid world traveler and when not traveling works from her home in Peoria, AZ.

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  • Languages Spoken

    English

  • Travels From

    Arizona, USA

  • Dr. Christine Sopa Keynote Speaker Fee Fee range is for U.S. events, depending on location and organization type

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  • Languages Spoken

    English

  • Travels From

    Arizona, USA

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Imposter Syndrome – Do I Belong?

You are qualified. You are talented. You belong! Imposter syndrome erodes our confidence and flattens our self-esteem. In this keynote, Dr. Chris will teach you how to build your confidence, change your mindset, and go after the opportunities you deserve and are calling you...

You are qualified. You are talented. You belong! Imposter syndrome erodes our confidence and flattens our self-esteem. In this keynote, Dr. Chris will teach you how to build your confidence, change your mindset, and go after the opportunities you deserve and are calling you

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Self-Awareness

To change something, we must first be aware of it. Self-awareness is key to living a truly, authentic life. In this keynote, Dr. Chris uses tried-and-true methods from her years of research and working with people around the world to show you how to become more self-aware of ...

To change something, we must first be aware of it. Self-awareness is key to living a truly, authentic life. In this keynote, Dr. Chris uses tried-and-true methods from her years of research and working with people around the world to show you how to become more self-aware of your strengths, emotional reactions, and how to reflect on and learn from your experiences.

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Burnout and Stress: The Silent Saboteurs

To-do lists are growing and the workplace is changing. These changes create pressure and stress that when left unchecked results in a burned out and unproductive workforce. In this keynote, Dr. Chris shares mindset methods, such as self-talk strategies, aligning priorities and...

To-do lists are growing and the workplace is changing. These changes create pressure and stress that when left unchecked results in a burned out and unproductive workforce. In this keynote, Dr. Chris shares mindset methods, such as self-talk strategies, aligning priorities and activities, and present moment living (mindfulness) for managing stress and burnout.

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The Language of Letting Go

To move on, we have to let go. Letting go of old habits, thoughts, and limiting beliefs is not easy. In this keynote, Dr. Chris reveals her unique formula for trusting yourself and letting go of the things that are holding you back and keeping you stuck.

A Bold Leader

Society is changing, so why doesn’t our leadership style? In this keynote, Dr. Chris flips the traditional leadership model on its head to expose the gaps of leaders today. Using tried-and-true methods from her experience as an executive coach and organizational ...

Society is changing, so why doesn’t our leadership style? In this keynote, Dr. Chris flips the traditional leadership model on its head to expose the gaps of leaders today. Using tried-and-true methods from her experience as an executive coach and organizational consultant, Dr. Chris will show you how to celebrate individuality, work within strengths, and reinvigorate your team’s creative drive.

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Understanding Your Team

What motivates your team members? What are their unique talents? How do they behave when they are stressed? What exactly are their needs? In this unique workshop, Dr. Chris uses the information obtained from either the Birkman, EQi2.0, or Workplace Big 5 to walk teams through ...

What motivates your team members? What are their unique talents? How do they behave when they are stressed? What exactly are their needs? In this unique workshop, Dr. Chris uses the information obtained from either the Birkman, EQi2.0, or Workplace Big 5 to walk teams through how to work together, thrive together, and have fun together on the job.

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Leading from Empathy and Self-AwarenessUnderstanding Your Team

Being able to emotionally connect with those we lead has never been as important as it is now. During these uncertain times, being self-aware of our needs and the needs of those on our teams is a critical competency to strengthen. In this cutting-edge workshop, Dr. Chris ...

Being able to emotionally connect with those we lead has never been as important as it is now. During these uncertain times, being self-aware of our needs and the needs of those on our teams is a critical competency to strengthen. In this cutting-edge workshop, Dr. Chris discusses how leaders can use emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and empathy to strengthen their teams resolve and resilience.

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The Leader and the Coach

Leaders are expected to wear many hats… leader, mentor, coach. Knowing what hat to wear and when to wear it is the key to successful leadership. In this interactive workshop, Dr. Chris walks participants through the steps of knowing when and how to coach as a leader.

Being Your Best You in Times of Change

Change can be scary and is often viewed through a negative lens. When something changes, we lose something and grieve for that loss. In this workshop, Dr. Chris discusses the positive aspects of change, navigating the unknowns as we grieve what we have lost, and implementing ...

Change can be scary and is often viewed through a negative lens. When something changes, we lose something and grieve for that loss. In this workshop, Dr. Chris discusses the positive aspects of change, navigating the unknowns as we grieve what we have lost, and implementing new habits of thought around change when it occurs.

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The Psychology of Negotiations

Negotiating is about discussion, collaboration, and empathy. In this interactive workshop, Dr. Chris will discuss the mindset needed for a successful negotiation, how to negotiate from a place of mutual interests rather than power or position, how to identify and handle your ...

Negotiating is about discussion, collaboration, and empathy. In this interactive workshop, Dr. Chris will discuss the mindset needed for a successful negotiation, how to negotiate from a place of mutual interests rather than power or position, how to identify and handle your negotiation triggers, and the role of emotional intelligence in negotiating.

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Creating and Transforming Culture

Corporate culture can be a major asset or a damaging liability. In this comprehensive workshop, Dr. Chris will discuss why cultures go bad, the importance of psychological safety in an organization, and the 3 C’s of a healthy, vital culture: Communication, Compassion, and ...

Corporate culture can be a major asset or a damaging liability. In this comprehensive workshop, Dr. Chris will discuss why cultures go bad, the importance of psychological safety in an organization, and the 3 C’s of a healthy, vital culture: Communication, Compassion, and Change of Consciousness.

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Your Leadership Energy Footprint

Our society has taught leaders how to lead in very specific ways. Leaders have been taught the “trade” of leadership by mentors, colleagues, old bosses, and by simply watching how others around them lead. Most of them lead with their head, their logic. They have taken ...

Our society has taught leaders how to lead in very specific ways. Leaders have been taught the “trade” of leadership by mentors, colleagues, old bosses, and by simply watching how others around them lead. Most of them lead with their head, their logic. They have taken courses on leadership, read books, and listened to podcasts all which tell them what a “good leader” is made of and what they do. Where do these leaders falter? Many of them are not letting their intuition guide them…their gut. Many have not even defined the type of leader they want to be. They are unaware of what kind of energy they are leaving behind when they interact with those around them. They are unaware of their leadership energy footprint. In this interactive workshop, Dr. Chris will show you how to tap into who you are being when you lead, how to become more self-aware as a leader, how to channel your energy so it is aligned with your highest priorities, how to balance your logic and intuition when making decisions, and how to define and become the leader you want to be.

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About Keynote Speaker Dr. Christine Sopa

Dr. Chris Sopa is an Industrial Organizational psychologist, speaker, and researcher who has spent the last 20 years studying human potential and self-awareness. After experiencing several tragic and challenging life events, Dr. Chris became a student of her own life and is compelled by the belief that when self-aware, we can extract the lessons from our life experiences and use them to guide us.

Dr. Chris’ passion can be found at the juncture of the mind (logic) and the heart (intuition), both working together as channels that guide us on our own unique path. She uses the idea of tapping into the whole person (physical, mental, emotional, spiritual) to help people overcome seemingly impossible obstacles, personal and professional life changes, and loss of power (self-worth).

Dr. Chris has authored Choosing the Life You Were Born to Live: How Changing Your Thoughts Will Change Your Life (Balboa Press, 2012), which explores the power our thoughts have over our lives, how to overcome our deepest fears, using our emotions as a guide, and understanding why we make the choices we do in our lives. She has also been a contributing author for Breaking Free: Overcoming Self-Sabotage (Professional Women Publishing, 2013), where she discusses how the quality of your self-worth and self-knowledge are the key to healthy relationships; Women of Courage (Professional Women Publishing, 2020), which tells the story of her daughter’s heroin addiction and how it changed her life.

Dr. Chris received a bachelor’s degree in Biology from Bowling Green State University and a master’s degree. and Ph.D. in Industrial Organizational Psychology from Capella University, where she graduated with high honors. Dr. Chris is currently the CEO of The Wayfarer Group, LLC, which she created in 2003 as an organization to inspire human potential.

Chris lives in Peoria, Arizona, and has two grown daughters and a grandson.

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