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“If you want a speaker that talks about people's performance, there are hundreds to choose from. But if you want your audience to see employee challenges through a new lens, discover a critical missing link, and walk out with pragmatic, actionable strategies that will create positive change in their organizations for years to come, then Christina Haxton is your simple choice. Not only does she immediately connect with the audience from the stage, but she provokes innovative thinking and inspires action.”
– PHIL DYER, EVP, THE CORPORATE AGENT
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Are your people stuck in reactive mode instead of taking true ownership of problems and solutions?
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As a CEO, you know that a great strategy isn’t enough—success depends on every person in your company stepping up and owning their part in making it happen. In this actionable keynote, Christina Haxton, MA, LMFT, founder of The Center for Sustainable Strategies, shares her proven Clarity. Alignment. ACTION!™ framework, built specifically for leaders of fast-growing small to mid-market companies.
Christina demystifies “ownership,” showing it’s not about employee equity, but about every team member taking responsibility for identifying problems, proposing solutions, and driving execution. You’ll walk away with practical, ready-to-use tools from the Sustainable Strategies™ Toolkit to:Communicate strategy so everyone understands their role and impact
Break down silos and build real alignment across your organization
Empower your team to take action, stay accountable, and deliver measurable results
Every takeaway is designed for immediate use—so you can start building a culture of ownership and accelerate your company’s growth, starting today.
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Demystify “ownership”—learn how to get every employee to own problems, solutions, and their part in executing your company’s strategy (no equity required)
Communicate your strategic plan with maximum clarity using proven message structures that reduce anxiety and prevent misunderstandings
Break down silos and create true alignment, so everyone knows how their work connects to company goals
Empower your team with tools from the Sustainable Strategies™ Toolkit for tracking progress, solving roadblocks, and driving results
Implement actionable meeting agendas and accountability frameworks you can use immediately to keep your team focused and moving forward
Build a culture where every team member is responsible for outcomes, not just tasks—accelerating growth and boosting profitability
Are you blindly adopting AI out of fear of being left behind (or is your head in the sand)?
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AI isn’t just a tech problem, it’s a leadership challenge. And for CEOs navigating fast growth, the pressure to “do something with AI” can lead to rushed decisions, fragmented efforts, and wasted resources.
In this candid, no-fluff keynote, Christina Haxton, MA, LMFT, founder of The Center for Sustainable Strategies, walks CEOs and senior leaders through The AI Strategy Playbook, a practical approach to integrating AI that strengthens, not derails, your strategic vision, culture, and bottom line.
Drawing from her Clarity. Alignment. ACTION!™ framework, Christina reveals how to avoid the most common leadership mistakes when it comes to AI adoption—and instead, lead with purpose, clarity, and profitability in mind. You’ll walk away with real-world case studies, practical tools from the Sustainable Strategies™ Toolkit, and an AI Strategy + Leadership Self-Assessment to benchmark your team’s readiness.
This isn’t an AI hype-fest. It’s a high-impact talk for leaders who want to confidently drive innovation without compromising what’s made their business successful so far.
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Cut through the noise: Learn how to evaluate and align AI opportunities with your strategy and long-term goals
Avoid common pitfalls: Understand the leadership missteps that sabotage AI initiatives (and how to prevent them)
Use the AI Strategy + Leadership Self-Assessment to benchmark your current position and readiness
Communicate AI changes clearly—so your team doesn’t feel left behind, threatened, or confused
Get a plug-and-play AI Strategy + Leadership Checklist to drive cross-functional alignment and execution
Learn from real-world examples of CEOs using AI to increase profitability, improve efficiency, and create strategic leverage
Access tools from the Sustainable Strategies™ Toolkit designed to guide AI adoption while preserving your culture and mission
Are you watching your best people burn out while scrambling to keep everyone motivated and productive?
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Burnout isn't just a buzzword—it's a bottom-line killer. Harvard Business Review reports that workplace stress costs U.S. organizations over $500 billion annually in lost productivity and health-related expenses. For leaders, the stakes are even higher: turnover, disengagement, and losing top talent can derail your most successful teams.
If you're feeling the strain of constant change, uncertainty, and mounting pressure to deliver results while supporting your people, you're not alone. Today's leaders face a perfect storm: recruiting and retaining high-performing teams, adapting to rapid industry shifts, and managing it all while navigating unprecedented stress levels.
In this energizing and interactive keynote, Christina Haxton, MA LMFT—nationally recognized speaker, author, and CEO of the Center for Sustainable Strategies—draws on over 20 years of experience helping leaders prevent and recover from burnout. Christina blends neuroscience, proven leadership strategies, and real-world insights to help you and your team stay motivated, focused, and resilient—no matter what comes your way.
This isn't feel-good fluff. It's a practical, high-impact session for leaders who want to protect their team's well-being and maintain peak performance even during the toughest times.
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Identify the danger zones: Discover the 6 key factors that make any workplace vulnerable to burnout—and how to change them to boost retention and engagement
Spot the warning signs: Learn to recognize the "Trifecta of Symptoms" of leader burnout that most people miss (and catch them early)
Take immediate action: Get 3 practical, actionable steps you can implement today to reverse burnout trends
Build sustainable performance: Create a culture where high performance and well-being coexist—not compete
Protect your investment: Keep your best people "in the game" and engaged, even during periods of intense pressure
Apply across industries: Whether you lead in healthcare, tech, education, or any fast-paced environment, walk away with tools that work in your specific context
Access proven frameworks: Get strategies backed by neuroscience and 20+ years of leadership development experience
“It’s in relationships we learn and grow, and in the briefest conversations we have, where we can make the biggest impact on others.”
-Christina Haxton
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Employee Well-Being & Mental Health as a Key Business Strategy
Christina presents three actionable steps every CEO can implement within 60 days to prevent top performer burnout and turnover. Drawing on newly revealed data about the global workforce and insights from two decades of supporting business leaders, she shares the biggest mistake companies make and provides practical strategies to increase employee retention and resilience as core business strategy components.
Featured on: Global Chamber
From Burnout to Breakthrough: How Christina Haxton Uses Soft Skills to Help CEOs
Christina discusses the critical importance of relationships and people skills in workplace success, emphasizing empathy and assuming good intent as foundational elements for effective collaboration. She shares insights on addressing organizational dysfunction, the value of authenticity in leadership, and how soft skills drive strategic execution. The conversation covers practical approaches to building trust and engagement while remaining true to one's authentic self.
Featured on: ExperienceYes
Managing Remote Teams: Tips for Success and Traps to Avoid
Christina discusses her observations of manufacturing front office workforces transitioning to remote work environments. She identifies warning signs to watch for in remote team management and shares what successful manufacturers are doing to drive results by properly enabling managers with the right tools. The conversation includes practical takeaways that can be implemented immediately.
Featured on: Allen CIO Podcast
Bullseye or Broadside? Global Happy Hour with Christina Haxton
Christina explores how leaders can effectively engage remote teams and dramatically boost strategic execution in changing work environments. She shares research findings revealing the #1 issue facing CEOs and senior leaders managing remote or hybrid teams: executive and critical teams struggling to collaborate effectively and deliver on strategy. The discussion focuses on building high-performing dream teams that can execute successfully regardless of future challenges.
Featured on: Global Chamber, Global Happy Hour
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Leadership Insights: 5 Factors of Employee Burnout and How to Avoid Them
Christina shares her expertise on identifying the five key factors that contribute to employee burnout and provides actionable strategies for leaders to prevent and address these issues in their organizations. The discussion offers practical insights for creating more sustainable work environments and supporting employee wellbeing.
Featured on: MGMA, Leadership Insights Podcast
How a Marriage Counselor Saw the Parallels of People Challenges from the Bedroom to the Boardroom
Christina draws on her unique background as a marriage counselor to explore the striking similarities between interpersonal challenges in personal relationships and workplace dynamics. She shares insights on how the same fundamental people skills and conflict resolution strategies apply across both environments, offering leaders a fresh perspective on managing teams and organizational relationships.
Featured on: The Digital Executive Podcast
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The Character-Based Leader: Instigating a Leadership Revolution…One Person at a Time
Christina contributes to this collaborative work with 21 members of the Lead Change Group, exploring the concept of character-based leadership defined as "leading from who you are, not your position or power." The book presents diverse perspectives on how authentic leadership, rooted in personal character rather than title or authority, creates lasting impact and satisfaction in leadership roles. Each author brings unique insights on applying character-based principles to inspire positive change one person at a time.
Published by: Dog Ear Publishing (Lead Change Group collaboration)
Available on: Amazon