Chris Wilson is a leadership keynote speaker and Momentum Shift expert who helps leaders and teams build clarity, resilience, and forward momentum in times of change.
With over 14 years of aviation experience as a commercial helicopter pilot and aircraft maintenance engineer, Chris has led in some of the world’s most demanding, high-pressure environments.
Through his Momentum Shift Framework, he translates real-world lessons from the cockpit into actionable strategies for today’s workplace.
His keynotes and workshops inspire audiences to:
-Reignite engagement and team connection
-Lead with clarity and confidence under pressure
-Adapt quickly to change and build resilience
-Turn turbulence into traction and setbacks into opportunities
Whether it’s a corporate event, leadership summit, or professional development conference, Chris delivers high-impact experiences that help people navigate change, take action, and create momentum that lasts.
To say Chris is outstanding is an understatement. He captivated our attendees with engaging storytelling, insightful takeaways, and a genuine ability to connect on a personal level.
-Ashlee Langlois, CEO, CPHR Saskatchewan
Chris brings authenticity and insight to every talk, and his ability to connect with the audience made a real impact.
-Wendi Campbell, CEO, JABC, Junior Achievement British Columbia
We were thrilled with the student engagement and saw one of our highest attendance rates yet: 127 classes participated, reaching approximately 3,315 students, including an estimated 479 at-risk youth.
-Beatriz Araujo, Program Manager, Junior Achievement
How leaders turn obstacles into opportunities and build unstoppable momentum.
In a world where teams face constant change and leaders are stretched thin, Momentum Shift provides a clear path forward. Through stories from the cockpit and the boardroom, Chris reveals how small, deliberate shifts in mindset, systems, and action can unlock exponential results. This keynote helps audiences see challenges from a higher altitude, build consistency through systems, and commit to progress even when the path gets turbulent.
Ideal for: Leadership conferences, management summits, company-wide events, and associations navigating change.
Turn chaos into consistency with systems that keep you soaring.
Before every flight, pilots remove the red “Remove Before Flight” tags — a small but crucial step to prevent drag and ensure smooth takeoff. In this powerful keynote, Chris translates that discipline into a system for leaders and teams to perform at their highest level. He helps audiences identify and eliminate the friction, inefficiency, and habits that quietly slow progress. From mindset to process, Remove Before Flight equips organizations to streamline operations, build consistency, and create lasting momentum.
Ideal for: Sales organizations, entrepreneurial groups, high-performing teams, and performance-focused events.
How to rise, reframe, and rebuild momentum when plans change mid-flight.
Turbulence is inevitable — but altitude is a choice. In this dynamic and memorable keynote, Chris helps audiences turn disruption into direction by building resilience and forward momentum when “Shift Happens.” Drawing on lessons from aviation, entrepreneurship, and real-life moments of adversity, Chris shows how to reframe unexpected challenges into opportunities for growth. With humour, powerful stories, and his signature Shift Happens Wall exercise, audiences learn how to keep flying forward when plans fall apart.
Ideal for: HR and people-focused conferences, professional development events, schools, and organizations facing change.
His passion for supporting entrepreneurs and ventures creating solutions for the world's problems speaks volumes about who he is and his character.
-Chang Han, Lead Entrepreneur in Residence, University of British Columbia
Having heard Chris speak before I knew he was the right choice for a keynote that would not only be entertaining but relevant for the target audience. His visuals were impactful and he had perfect pacing that included engaging activities for the students. Chris really set the tone for a very successful summit and I'd highly recommend him for your next keynote.
-Craig Lovell, Program Manager, Junior Achievement British Columbia
Chris gave a really engaging talk on leading through uncertainty. Not only was it so relevant and inspiring, but his style is so engaging, I highly recommend him as a speaker.
-Karina Mikhli, Founder, Fractionals United
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