Chris Hardwick
Vistage Speaker | TEC Canada Chair | President and CEO – Chris Hardwick, Inc. | TEC Canada Speaker
For 25 years, Chris has helped business leaders across North America and Australia achieve success through adventure and growth. As an Adventurepreneur™, he combines entrepreneurship with a focus on courageous leadership, high-performing teams, and work-life balance. He guides leaders in creating innovative, risk-taking cultures and offers tools like his 7-step Risk Wheel to manage business growth. He is also the author of *Adventurepreneur*, which provides a roadmap for aspiring adventure-seeking leaders.
Chris Hardwick
Vistage Speaker | TEC Canada Chair | President and CEO – Chris Hardwick, Inc. | TEC Canada Speaker
For 25 years, Chris has helped business leaders across North America and Australia achieve success through adventure and growth. As an Adventurepreneur™, he combines entrepreneurship with a focus on courageous leadership, high-performing teams, and work-life balance. He guides leaders in creating innovative, risk-taking cultures and offers tools like his 7-step Risk Wheel to manage business growth. He is also the author of *Adventurepreneur*, which provides a roadmap for aspiring adventure-seeking leaders.
Chris’s Topics
In today’s rapidly evolving market, failing to innovate could mean becoming a commodity or losing market share. This presentation explores the difference between innovation and disruption, the history of both, and how they shape industries today. With technology driving change at an unprecedented rate, businesses must embrace innovation to stay competitive. Members will learn how market disruptors have transformed industries, the obstacles to innovation, and how leaders can foster a culture of innovation within their organizations to stay ahead of the competition. Real-world case studies will highlight actionable strategies for driving innovation and overcoming challenges.
In this engaging 2.5 to 3-hour presentation, you’ll learn to overcome fear, a powerful barrier to success, and become a fearless leader. Key takeaways include understanding the impact of fear on decision-making, the importance of calculated risk-taking for growth, and strategies to tackle challenges. You’ll also learn how to create a culture of fearlessness, set clear goals, and use tools like the Risk Register, Risk Matrix, and Risk Wheel to drive success and innovation within your organization.