EXPERT ON:
◉ Motivation & Mindset
◉ Sales & Persuasion
◉ Leadership Development
◉ Church & Ministry Leadership
◉ Faith in Action
◉ Legacy & Calling
EXPERIENCE:
◉ Prolific author and communicator, having delivered over 2,500 speeches worldwide and written 26 bestselling books—translated into 14 languages, including Wall Street Journal and New York Times bestsellers.
◉ Mentored by industry legends, personally guided by John Maxwell, Zig Ziglar, and Jim Rohn, shaping his expertise in leadership, motivation, and communication.
Chris Widener has been named one of the top 50 speakers in the world. He’s a member of the Motivational Speakers Hall of Fame. He’s been named by SUCCESS Magazine as one of the top 10 sales speakers in the world and by Inc Magazine as one of the top 100 leadership speakers in the world.
Global Gurus named Chris one of the top 20 sales speakers in the world in 2025. He’s given 2500 speeches all over the world and is a Wall Street Journal and New York Times best-selling author of 26 books, a few of which have been translated into 14 languages.
Chris worked with and was personally mentored by speaking legends John Maxwell, Zig Ziglar, and Jim Rohn.
