From NFL locker rooms to Fortune 500 boardrooms — keynote speaker Chris Marvel transforms how organizations think about mental health, resilience, and peak performance.
With over a decade of experience and a Master’s in Psychology, Chris Marvel helps high-performers and organizations move from crisis response to performance strategy. His keynotes, workshops, and training programs are direct, evidence-based, and built for real results. Trusted by Johnson & Johnson, Cleveland Metro Schools, and professional athletes from the NFL and NBA.
Christopher “Chris Marvel” Davis is a Mental Health Performance Coach, professional keynote speaker, and published author with over a decade of experience optimizing human performance through the lens of psychology. He holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Psychology, along with several life coaching certifications.
As a sought-after corporate keynote speaker and mental health workshop facilitator, Chris has worked with some of the biggest names in professional sports — including Lamar Odom, Terrell Owens, and Ted Ginn Jr. — helping elite performers manage the mental demands of high-pressure environments. His work extends beyond athletics into Fortune 500 boardrooms, school districts, HBCUs, and nonprofit organizations nationwide.
As founder of Pivot Training & Development alongside co-founder Jazmine Davis, Chris has built a mental health professional development company headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio and Atlanta, Georgia that is reshaping how organizations approach employee wellbeing, leadership development, and workplace culture.
Each keynote is customizable for corporate, education, and nonprofit audiences. Available as 60-minute keynotes, half-day workshops, or full-day immersive training programs. Chris Marvel tailors every presentation to your organization’s specific goals and challenges.
A powerful keynote exploring how high performers can reframe stress as fuel rather than a barrier. Learn to build mental resilience frameworks and develop team-wide psychological safety practices. Ideal for corporate leadership teams and high-performance organizations.
Unveiling the hidden mental health challenges that silently erode performance, culture, and retention. Recognize the signs others miss and build environments where seeking help is strength. Perfect for school districts, HR professionals, and healthcare organizations.
Based on Chris Marvel’s bestselling book — a framework for breaking through the mental barriers that keep us stuck. Transform fear-based thinking into possibility-driven strategy. A motivational keynote for anyone ready to unlock their next level of performance.
Multi-session professional development training designed for your organization’s specific needs. From corporate wellness initiatives to school district programs and nonprofit training — tailored for lasting impact.
Watch what happens when psychology meets the stage. See why event planners and speaker bureaus book Chris Marvel for their most important events.
What if the only thing standing between you and your breakthrough is the story you keep telling yourself? In “The What If Effect: Flip Doubt Into Direction,” keynote speaker Chris Marvel draws on a decade of coaching elite athletes and corporate leaders to reveal the mental patterns that keep high performers stuck — and the precise strategies to break through them.
This isn’t another motivational book filled with empty affirmations. It’s a psychology-backed playbookfor anyone ready to stop asking “what if” out of fear and start asking “what if” out of possibility. Available for individual purchase and bulk orders for corporate events, conferences, and team retreats.
Chris has a rare ability to connect complex psychology concepts to real-world workplace challenges. Our leadership team walked away with actionable strategies they started implementing the same week.
The way Chris broke down mental health for our educators was a game-changer. Our teachers finally felt seen and equipped. Absenteeism dropped and morale went up within one semester.
Working with Chris changed how I approach the mental side of competition. He doesn’t just talk about mental health — he gives you a system that actually works under pressure.
We brought Chris in for our annual staff development day and the feedback was overwhelming. Staff rated his session the highest of any professional development we’ve offered in five years.
Whether it’s a corporate keynote, leadership workshop, or multi-session training program — Chris Marvel delivers measurable results that last.
Book Chris Marvel NowChris delivers keynotes on mental health performance, workplace wellness, emotional intelligence, resilience, and leadership. His signature keynotes include “Pressure Is a Privilege,” “The Invisible Injury,” and “The What If Effect.” All topics are fully customizable for corporate, education, and nonprofit audiences.
Speaking engagements start at $7,500 for corporate keynotes. Education and nonprofit rates are available upon request. Pricing varies based on event type, duration, travel requirements, and customization. Contact Jazmine@pivottraining.us or call (770) 313-1232 for a custom quote.
Chris speaks at corporate conferences, leadership summits, professional development days, school district training, HBCU events, nonprofit galas, team retreats, and industry conventions. He offers 60-minute keynotes, half-day workshops, full-day training, and multi-session programs.
Yes. Chris is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio and Atlanta, Georgia, and is available for speaking engagements nationwide across the United States. Virtual and hybrid keynote options are also available for remote teams and global audiences.
Chris has delivered keynotes and training for Johnson & Johnson, Cleveland Metropolitan School District, Clark County Schools, Head Start, and has coached professional athletes from the NFL and NBA including Lamar Odom, Terrell Owens, and Ted Ginn Jr.
Chris holds a Master’s degree and Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, along with multiple life coaching certifications. He has over a decade of experience, is a published author, and is the founder of Pivot Training & Development — a nationally recognized mental health professional development company.
Fill out the booking inquiry form below, email Jazmine@pivottraining.us, or call (770) 313-1232. Please include your event date, audience size, and goals. Early booking is recommended as Chris’s calendar fills quickly.
Absolutely. Every keynote and workshop is tailored to your organization’s specific challenges, culture, and goals. Chris works directly with event planners to ensure maximum relevance and impact for your audience — whether corporate, education, healthcare, nonprofit, or government.
Whether you need a keynote speaker that moves the room, a workshop facilitator that transforms your team, or a multi-session training program that shifts your organizational culture — Chris Marvel delivers. Event planners, HR directors, conference organizers, and school administrators: let’s talk.