Chris Gardner is an entrepreneur, international best-selling author and an award- winning film producer. Gardner’s autobiography, The Pursuit of HappYness became a New York Times #1 best seller and has been translated into over forty languages, including six (6) dialects of Chinese and recently into Arabic. Gardner’s book, The Pursuit... Read more
Chris Gardner is an entrepreneur, international best-selling author and an award- winning film producer. Gardner’s autobiography, The Pursuit of HappYness became a New York Times #1 best seller and has been translated into over forty languages, including six (6) dialects of Chinese and recently into Arabic. Gardner’s book, The Pursuit of HappYness was the inspiration for the critically acclaimed film in which Will Smith received the Golden Globe, Screen Actors Guild and Academy Award nominations for his performance. His second book, “Start Where You Are” also a best seller was published in 2009. Gardner’s new book “Permission to Dream” was selected as “Book Of The Month” by the Wall Street Journal upon its publication.
Gardner has been quoted as saying “though the film ‘The Pursuit of HappYness’ was released close to 18 years ago, the film is probably more relevant and timely today than when it was released”. I say that because since 2020 we’ve all had our own ‘Pursuit of HappYness’ ‘moments’ and ‘experiences’. If nothing else 2020 has confirmed to us all globally the importance of being able to accept, adapt, embrace and expect change. Change is here to stay. One of the ways that Gardner has changed is doing less lecture type presentations to more fireside chat formats. Here the idea of ‘in conversation with Chris Gardner’ was conceived. This format includes an ‘informal’ presentation of thoughts, ideas and experiences called from Gardner’s life and forty years of entrepreneurial experiences. Frequently asked questions (FAQ’s) are combined with questions submitted in advance by the host/ corporation/association and audience. Answering these questions openly and transparently often with ‘movie bites’ combined and included create a genuine conversation. This format we’ve discovered allows something very important to happen ‘everybody gets to hear first hand what is important to their audience.’
You can book Christopher Gardner through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Christopher's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Christopher Gardner's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Christopher tailored to your event.
Christopher Gardner speaks on Authors, Celebrities, Arts & Culture, Leadership, Leadership & Motivation, Motivation. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Christopher to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Christopher Gardner for events worldwide, subject to Christopher's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Christopher Gardner is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Christopher can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Christopher Gardner on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Christopher can offer.
Christopher Gardner delivers keynotes in English. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Christopher Gardner's areas of expertise include Authors, Celebrities, Arts & Culture, Leadership, Leadership & Motivation, Motivation. To get a clear sense of Christopher's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Christopher Gardner can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Authors, Celebrities, Arts & Culture, Leadership, Leadership & Motivation, Motivation is relevant. Details of Christopher's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Christopher Gardner is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Christopher Gardner, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Christopher's current availability for your dates.