Christopher Salem is a Professional Keynote Speaker and recognized subject matter expert in Emotional Intelligence (EQ), specializing in its application to effective leadership, impactful communication, high-performing teams, sales acceleration, and sustainable talent development. He equips leaders and organizations with the tools to foster psychologically safe workplaces where trust, accountability, and innovation flourish.
With a strategic focus on aligning emotional intelligence with business objectives, Chris helps organizations unlock individual and team potential — driving engagement, increasing retention, enhancing communication, and accelerating sales performance. His work empowers professionals at all levels to lead from within, resolve internal barriers, and build strong, emotionally intelligent cultures that outperform and outlast the competition.
With more than 26 years of experience, Chris has partnered with organizations including the U.S. Census Bureau, New York State Department of Housing, U.S. Senate, the Department of War, municipalities such as the Towns of Rocky Hill and Ridgefield, Connecticut, JPMorgan Chase, Ralph Lauren, Pratt & Whitney, Raytheon, Oracle, GE Research, UnitedHealthcare, and numerous universities.
As a certified workplace strategist, keynote speaker, and trusted advisor, Chris delivers transformational experiences that turn self-awareness into leadership effectiveness and emotional agility into bottom-line results. He is the bestselling author of Master Your Inner Critic / Resolve the Root Cause – Create Prosperity and co-author of Mastering the Art of Success with Jack Canfield. He also hosts two business leadership platforms — Sustainable Success on VoiceAmerica Business and Business Influencers on TAL Radio.