About Inspirational Speaker, I/O Psychologist, and Author Chris Sopa
Chris Sopa is the founder of Chris Sopa International, Inc., a company dedicated to inspiring human potential, self-leadership and self-worth. Chris has a passion for guiding individuals to understanding the importance how self-esteem shapes every aspect of their lives as well as how the epidemic of low self-esteem is affecting our health, global society, corporations and youth throughout the world. Chris is known for her expertise in organizational change and behavior and performance enhancement and motivation in companies throughout the globe.
Chris has a Bachelors Degree in Biology, Pre-Medicine from Bowling Green State University and a Masters Degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Capella University. Her facilitation style is one that is highly interactive and energetic and allows the clients the ultimate environment to honor their highest potential both personally and professionally. Her style, personal story and international exposure have made her a sought after keynote speaker and facilitator with many corporations and events throughout the country.
Chris has facilitated in several companies throughout the nation including the Veterans Administration, Goodwill Industries, JP Morgan Chase, Rite Aid, National Education Association as well as for the several national public schools and college institutions; local, state and federal government agencies; several Blood Banks across the nation, and is a sought after keynote speaker at many international conferences. As a corporate industry leader in wellness education and human potential, Chris has developed and facilitated several programs focusing on the importance of interpersonal skills in the corporate environment as well as what it takes a corporation to have and keep healthy and happy employees through balance, stress management, proper communication and healthy self-leadership skills.
Chris is also the founder of Chris Sopa International Journeys, a subsidiary company of CSI, which escorts clients on international journeys to sacred places around the globe to continue their personal development in a “non-ordinary” location. These journeys give individuals an opportunity to face the fears, behavior patterns and conditioning that have shaped their decisions in every aspect of their lives. Individuals on these journeys are challenged spiritually, mentally, physically and emotionally and return home with a renewed sense of peace and clarity.
Chris is also the Vice President of the Board of Education for Cecil County Public Schools, a member of the Manchester’s Who’s Who for Executives and Professionals, and Adjunct Faculty for Cecil College and Goldey-Beacom College. She has authored articles on stress management, self-esteem, leadership, cold calling, sales skills, time management, teamwork, finding your life’s purpose and life balance. She is the wellness columnist for “Wealth Creation” magazine and is currently in the process of finishing her first published book.