Chris Yadon spent 25 years numbing and 26 years learning to feel again. He built a global organization helping people break free from numbing and disconnection, and now helps your people stop checking out and start showing up — at work, at home, and with each other.
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Meet Chris Yadon, MPA
Your People Want More Than a Burnout Talk. Chris Can Give It.
Your attendees have heard plenty about burnout. But what they haven’t heard is an honest explanation of what’s actually happening underneath it — and what to do about it.
Chris Yadon didn’t study emotional numbing from the outside. He lived it, and your audience will feel that difference the moment he starts speaking. Not only will they be inspired, they’ll leave with real answers.
As Founding Executive Director of Saprea — a global nonprofit dedicated to healing and preventing child sexual abuse — and now serving as its Strategic Advisor, Chris has worked at the high-stakes intersection of emotional health and human suffering. That work has given him a framework for helping your people reconnect with their work, their families, and their communities.
He also serves as Chief Impact Officer for the Maxfield Family Office and The Derek and Shelaine Maxfield Family Foundation — bringing the same framework to some of the most purposeful philanthropic work in the world.
His forthcoming book, Numb: A Guide to Feeling in a Disconnected World, is the culmination of decades of work.
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WHAT YOUR AUDIENCE WILL REMEMBER
Planning a meaningful event takes more than filling a stage — it means giving your audience something they’ll still be talking about tomorrow morning.
Chris brings that kind of experience. When you book him, you get exactly what your event needs. An experience that has:
Fresh Perspective
Your audience has heard enough about burnout. Chris goes deeper, to the emotional numbing underneath, uncovering why so many of us feel trapped in disconnection and loneliness. Then, he shows us a way to break free — and your people will leave with both the hope and the tools to do it.
A Natural Fit for Your Room
From boardrooms to classrooms to congregations, Chris adapts his message to fit your audience. Every room is different, and Chris approaches each one with intention and awareness.
Real Impact
Chris’ blend of storytelling and science-backed strategy doesn’t just move audiences in the moment. It stays with them, and shows up in how they engage at work, at home, and with each other.
A Partner Who Makes It Easy
Professional, responsive, and low-maintenance. Chris respects what it takes to pull off a memorable event. He makes his part easy so you can focus on everything else.
Ready to give your audience something they’ll still be talking about tomorrow morning?
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“There are few speakers who possess the rare combination of authenticity, wisdom, and heartfelt connection that Chris Yadon brings to the stage. Chris not only engages audiences with compelling narratives but also equips them with actionable tools for personal transformation.”
Tori Poulter, CEO of Shala
Signature Talks
Numb: Feeling Again in a Disconnected World
Inspirational / All Audiences
Your audience is lonelier and more disconnected than ever. This keynote names the hidden cause — emotional numbing — and gives them a real path back to wellness, purpose, and each other. They’ll leave knowing what’s been holding them back and, more importantly, the hope and tools to move beyond it.
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Numb at Work: Why Your People Are Disengaging and What You Can Do About It
Leadership / Corporate & Organizational Audiences
Your leaders are watching their people pull back — quiet quitting, apathy, disengagement — and don’t know why. This keynote shows them how emotional numbing leads to disconnection, and gives them the confidence and tools to bring their people back.
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Beyond Resilience: Helping Children Work Through Hard Things and Come Out Stronger
Parenting / Education & Community Audiences
Your audience believes in resilience. But when children face real hardship, “bounce back” isn’t enough. This keynote shows how caring adults can correctly distinguish between when children are emotionally numbing or developing true resilience. Chris gives practical tools to help children work through hard things — and reminds adults that their own emotional health is the foundation of it all.
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Chris doesn’t lecture. He tells stories that land, backs them with research that reframes, and sends your audience home with tools they can actually use. That combination is what changes the conversation — long after the event is over.
Give your audience the keynote that changes the conversation.
Ready to Bring This Message to Your Audience?
Whatever your event, your audience will leave having felt something real, gained something useful, and started a conversation they'll keep having.
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“Chris was incredibly engaging, blending research with meaningful personal stories and experiences in a way that deeply connected with me, making me laugh, cry, and leave feeling inspired. He made every person in the room feel seen, understood, and uplifted.”
SARAH M., CONFERENCE PARTICIPANT
Media Inquiries
Looking for a fresh voice on emotional numbing, loneliness, and disconnection? Chris is available for media interviews, opinion articles, and podcasts.
