HR Speaker

HR Speaker Chris N. West

Human Resources Keynote Speaker

Inspiring HR Teams to Lead with Clarity, Culture, and Results

Brands from Europe, Canada, and across the U.S. reach out to Chris Cheetham-West and his team to deliver high-impact presentations tailored to human resources professionals, leaders, and workplace innovators.

Whether addressing leadership challenges, employee engagement, hybrid teams, or the future of HR, Chris brings a fresh, practical, and motivational perspective to every event.

HR Speaker Topics & Sessions

The Future of Human Resources: Strategy, Culture & Technology
HR is evolving—and so are the expectations placed on HR leaders. In this keynote, Chris shares research-based strategies and real-world examples to help your team thrive amid changing employee needs, shifting work environments, and rapid innovation.

Attendees will walk away with tools to:

  • Engage and retain top talent in competitive environments

  • Lead hybrid and remote teams with clarity and intention

  • Navigate change while maintaining a strong, inclusive culture

  • Integrate new tools (including AI) in a way that supports—not replaces—human connection

  • Communicate more effectively across departments and leadership levels

Popular HR Sessions & Trainings Include:

  • Leading, Managing, and Engaging Hybrid Teams

  • Retention Strategies That Work in 2025 and Beyond

  • Time Management and Productivity for HR Professionals

  • Creating Culture in Remote and In-Person Teams

  • Using AI as a Strategic Support Tool 

Chris is one of the few HR speakers who customizes each presentation to your audience’s needs—whether it’s directors, managers, or emerging HR professionals.

Why Choose Chris as Your HR Speaker?

Chris has worked with human resource departments at organizations across the country.  He is one of the hr speakers that get results for teamsHe has spoken at SHRM chapters in Florida, Colorado, Louisiana, and New York—and at companies like Tractor Supply, Lamar Advertising, and others looking to improve HR performance and team connection.

He’s known for being engaging, practical, and highly relevant to today’s HR landscape.

Upcoming HR Events

  • Colorado HR Council

  • Gulf Coast HR Conference

HR Testimonials available upon request.

HR Speaker BIO

Chris is a motivational HR speaker, author, and the Founder of LR Training Solutions. He helps teams improve communication, embrace change, and lead in complex environments. In his previous role at Google, he managed key product marketing programs and led global teams.

Now, as a top-rated speaker and trainer, Chris has presented in 48 U.S. states and internationally in countries like Germany, Serbia, and Canada. He brings a global perspective with a focus on real results for local teams.

Chris is the author of Leading in a Virtual World: Lead Remote Teams, Boost Productivity, and Master Virtual Collaboration. His training sessions and keynotes combine research, tools, and relatable stories that inspire action.

He has worked with teams at:

  • The Government of Canada

  • Lamar Advertising

  • Pattern Beauty by Tracee Ellis Ross

  • Numerous SHRM chapters and HR councils

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