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Christopher S. Mahan
Is a powerful and engaging empowerment speaker
who connects with audiences of all ages. Known for his authentic, heartfelt approach, Chris speaks from the heart, empowering his listeners to embrace their leadership potential and overcome personal and professional challenges. With decades of experience as a life coach, film professional, and advocate for youth and families, Chris brings a wealth of knowledge, passion, and humor to his signature leadership talks.
Leadership
Chris’s LEADERS talks focus on leadership across three key life stages, each tailored to the unique challenges and opportunities of the audience:
1. Parental Leadership
Parents are the first and most important leaders in a family. Chris’s talks equip parents with the skills and insights to lead their families with compassion, authority, and grace. He provides tools to help parents foster meaningful connections with their teens, navigate the complexities of the digital world, and create a home environment rooted in trust and respect.
2. Youth and Teen Leadership
Chris has spent years working with teens, helping them unlock their potential as leaders. His Youth and Teen Leadership talks inspire young people to take charge of their futures by building confidence, setting goals, and developing strong communication skills. Chris's relatable style engages teens, empowering them to make positive choices and become role models in their communities.
3. Leadership for Early 20s to 30s
For young adults navigating the challenges of adulthood, Chris offers practical, real-world guidance on leadership, both personally and professionally. He helps this audience build resilience, develop self-leadership skills, and cultivate meaningful relationships. Chris inspires young adults to lead with authenticity, providing strategies for career development, relationship-building, and self-improvement.
Each of Chris’s LEADERS talks features 7 core leadership characteristics designed to help his audiences succeed at every stage of life. Through his insightful and compassionate approach, Chris empowers his listeners to become confident, capable leaders in their own lives.
Each of Chris’s LEADERS talks features 7 core leadership characteristics designed to help his audiences succeed at every stage of life. Through his insightful and compassionate approach, Chris empowers his listeners to become confident, capable leaders in their own lives.
Empowering Job Seekers of All Ages
In addition to his leadership talks, Chris also specializes in empowering job seekers of all ages. With 25 years of business experience and 10 years working directly with teens and older adults facing career and life transitions, Chris brings a wealth of personal knowledge to the table. His talks guide job seekers through the ups and downs of navigating career changes, whether it’s teens entering the workforce for the first time or adults reinventing themselves after setbacks like the 2008 economic crash.
Chris's own story of overcoming career struggles, particularly after the 2008 crash, forms the backbone of his talks. His honesty about his journey—from losing his career to rebuilding his life—resonates deeply with audiences. Using humor, vulnerability, and real-life strategies, Chris motivates job seekers to take control of their futures.
Chris's own story of overcoming career struggles, particularly after the 2008 crash, forms the backbone of his talks. His honesty about his journey—from losing his career to rebuilding his life—resonates deeply with audiences. Using humor, vulnerability, and real-life strategies, Chris motivates job seekers to take control of their futures.
Key elements of Chris’s Empowerment talk for job seekers include:
SWOT Analysis:
Chris teaches the importance of a personal SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) analysis to help individuals assess where they are and how they can grow in their careers.
E.P.P. (Effort, Passion, Purpose):
Chris emphasizes that success comes from aligning effort with passion and purpose. He helps his audience find their “why” and translate it into action.
Making an Emotional Connection to Employers:
Chris discusses the importance of building genuine, emotional connections with potential employers, showing that hiring is as much about relationships as it is about skills.
Real-World Strategies:
From personal branding to interview techniques, Chris offers practical, actionable advice for succeeding in today’s job market.
Through his compassionate, humorous, and insightful talks, Chris empowers job seekers to regain control of their careers, reignite their passion, and find purpose in their work.
Book Christopher S. Mahan for Your Event
Whether he’s speaking to parents, teens, young adults, or job seekers, Christopher S. Mahan delivers impactful, inspiring talks that leave a lasting impression. His blend of personal experience, humor, and actionable advice makes him a sought-after speaker for events focused on leadership, career development, and personal growth.
To book Chris for your next event, or to learn more about his *LEADERS* and job seeker talks,
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Speaker Bio.
Christopher S. Mahan
Family and Teen Life Coach
- Christopher S. Mahan is a dedicated Family and Teen Life Coach, renowned Youth and Family Leadership Speaker, and accomplished Author. With a passion for guiding and empowering young individuals and families, Christopher has become a trusted mentor and advocate for positive change. His clients include AmSkills, Pasco County Schools, and various community organizations.
- Chris is a strong advocate for community service and teaching service to youth and young adults. From 2013 to 2014, Chris created and directed Crazy-8-Freedom, a non-profit organization aimed at combating teen suicide within the Tampa Bay area. During this time, he also began and operated a youth basketball league for ages 6 to 13 in New Port Richey, Florida. Chris facilitated community awareness events to bring attention to the bully victim crisis in local schools. In 2011, he organized a Thanksgiving meal drive that fed 350 local needy families in New Port Richey.
- Christopher specializes in helping families navigate the complexities of modern life, fostering stronger connections, and nurturing healthy relationships. His compassionate approach and insightful guidance have earned him widespread recognition and respect in the field.
- As a sought-after speaker, Christopher shares his expertise and insights with audiences, inspiring and motivating individuals to become effective leaders within their families and communities. Through his engaging talks, he equips audiences with practical strategies for building resilience, fostering communication, and cultivating a supportive environment for growth and development.
- In addition to his work as a coach and speaker, Christopher is also an author, sharing his wisdom and expertise through his written works. His books offer valuable insights, practical advice, and actionable steps for overcoming challenges, strengthening family bonds, and unlocking the full potential of every individual.
- Committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of others, Christopher continues to inspire and empower people of all ages to thrive in today's world.
- Christopher S. Mahan began his career as a teen model and actor, later transitioning to film production as a freelance audio technician for Turner Sports in 1991. By 23, he worked as a production assistant on several films, joining the last three seasons of In the Heat of the Night with Carroll O'Connor. In 1998, at Anjelica Huston's request, Chris founded FilmDogz, which earned awards and served clients like ESPN and the United States Marine Corps.
- After the 2008 economic crash, Chris shifted to coaching, discovering his passion for helping others. Now a Family and Teen Life Coach, Youth Leadership Speaker, and author, he led the nonprofit Crazy-8-Freedom and ran a youth basketball league. His Lead Your Teen podcast has over 100 episodes, and his 2023 books, Parental Leadership and TAKE ONE! NO Film School Required, provide guidance on parenting and film careers.
- Chris specializes in leadership for parents, teens, and young adults, with "LEADERS" talks focusing on empowering each audience to succeed in the digital age. His clients include Pasco County Schools, AMSkills, CareerSource Pasco Hernando, Community Service Council of West Pasco, and EmpowerSuccess Fest in Atlanta, GA. Through coaching, his podcast Lead your Teen on Spotify, speaking, and writing, Chris continues to help families and youth thrive.
Contact Me For Your Event
Ready to inspire your audience with a powerful, engaging, and impactful talk from Christopher S. Mahan? Whether you're looking for leadership insights, job seeker empowerment, or family and teen life coaching, Chris is here to deliver.
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