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Chris Bashinelli

National Geographic Explorer | Expert on Human Connection and Humanity in Business

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Feature Demo: Humanity in Business
02. Meet Chris Bashinelli
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Keynote Overview
The “Stoop”: Creating a Culture of Trust
Leading with Empathy
Inspirational Leadership
Life Story
Recognizing Our Humanity
Chris
02. Meet Chris Bashinelli
2024 Headshot Chris Bashinelli
Feature Demo: Humanity in Business
02. Meet Chris Bashinelli
Speaker Reel: Meet Chris Bashinelli
Keynote Overview
The “Stoop”: Creating a Culture of Trust
Leading with Empathy
Inspirational Leadership
Life Story
Recognizing Our Humanity

“We need more people like Chris in the world,” says Dr. Jane Goodall. National Geographic Explorer Chris Bashinelli pulls from real life experiences in over 40 countries to empower organizations to create a culture of true human connection. He helps companies reignite employee inspiration, foster a culture of trust and empathy, and tap into the power of their greatest asset — their people.

After a decade-long acting career, including an appearance on the HBO hit television show, The Sopranos, Bashinelli decided to follow his real passion — using media to build bridges between cultures. He now traverses the globe from Uganda to Haiti as host of Bridge the Gap, a television series featured on PBS and the National Geographic Channel, where he explores and experiences life in countless cultures around the world.

A celebrated diversity, equity, and inclusion speaker and mental wellness advocate, Bashinelli helps companies understand in engaging, humourous, and practical ways how to create a culture of trust, belonging, and empathy in the workplace. His worldview was shaped on his childhood “stoop” where his friends shared a combined total of over 13 nationalities. Bashinelli has also studied meditation and mindfulness for more than a decade and shares powerful lessons on how to reignite employee inspiration and increase productivity.

Bashinelli has spoken around the world, from Abu Dhabi to Azerbaijan, and is the youngest male to ever moderate the UN International Day of Peace. He has shared the stage with Stevie Wonder, the UN Secretary General, and his mentor, Dr. Jane Goodall. Through one-of-a-kind stories of adventure and authentic moments of human connection, he truly bridges the gap between self and other, helping us recognize our shared humanity.

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Presentations listed below include in-person and virtual keynotes, as well as workshops, fireside chats, and other presentation formats.

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  • Chris made us laugh. He made us cry. He nailed it! He knew our company better than any other public speaker we’ve ever hired. He was one of the best, if not the best, public speakers I’ve seen on circuit in my 25 year history in this industry.

  • Bash offered a very authentic, engaging, and energetic presentation for our conference attendees. He brought many of his valuable life experiences to the table, and though all proved very different, they revolved around one common theme- breaking down barriers and finding a common ground with whomever you engage. Attendees left feeling exhilarated, taking with them many of the principles Bash illustrated back to their local institutions.

  • Chris Bashinelli has got to be one of the best speakers we’ve ever had on our stage. His energy and inspiration to help people become global citizens and understand what that means, was absolutely phenomenal.

  • What I love most about Chris is that he treats everyone exactly the same- be it the United Nations Secretary General or the hotel consierge. He does not distinguish between rich people, poor people, famous people, and everyday people. For Chris, everyone is equal. He has a great deal of respect for the ‘human being’ and this is a rare quality. Chris embodies what we say in Germany, ‘Wir sind alle gleich’, which means, ‘We are all the same’.

  • Thought-provoking, Engaging, Inspiring are the words I would use to describe Chris Bashinelli. With people in the audience from around the globe, I was initially concerned if Chris’s message would resonate with our diverse team. I soon realized my concerns were unfounded. Chris has the ability to inspire and enlighten across cultural boundaries. His talk touched all of the participants. As employees of a multi-national company, Chris’s comments about our responsibilities as Global Citizens hit home. His message about finding the opportunities to communicate and share are relevant to business as well as personal life. Chris left the team inspired to do more and be more.

  • Chris Bashinelli is a delightful, dynamic surprise to be found on the speaker circuit. Raw, open, authentic and inspiring. Unlike many presenters, he truly did the prep work required to deliver a customized and personalized presentation. His message resonated with a diverse, multigenerational mix of attendees. He engaged the audience from start to finish with his brief, high energy kickoff to our global conference. Chris rocked the stage! He is such an authentic person and it truly resonated with our audience.

  • Chris Bashinelli’s message isn’t just about Global Citizenship, but about bringing human kindness, consideration and empathy to all of our daily interactions — at home, at work and in our travels. His touching keynote set the stage for our diverse group of international attendees to connect with one another on very personal level, fostering fruitful discussions and valuable business connections. Chris speaks from the heart; his passion is genuine — and truly contagious.

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