Chris Curtin

Chris Curtin is not just a leadership speaker -- he is a serial encourager and an unwavering champion for human resources (HR) leaders and teams. With a rare blend of executive wisdom, real-world HR experience, and infectious energy, Curtin delivers keynotes that inspire, challenge, and reignite the passion of the people at the heart of every organization: HR professionals.

A former HR and Talent executive at GE and Pratt & Whitney, Curtin understands the high-stakes, high-pressure world of HR leadership. He has been in the trenches, navigating the complexities of talent strategy, leadership development, and organizational transformation. Today, as founder and CEO of Connected Approach Partners, Curtin is on a mission to elevate HR leaders and their teams with practical strategies, coaching, and leadership development experiences that drive real impact.

Curtin brings more than just expertise -- he brings heart, humor, and humanity. A lawyer-turned-leadership expert, stand-up and improv comedian, father, husband, brother, and cancer survivor, he connects with audiences on a deeply personal level. His keynotes are as thought-provoking as they are uplifting, blending hard-won leadership lessons with humor, storytelling, and an unshakable belief in HR’s power to shape the future of work. Curtin has taken the stage at major organizations such as RTX, BAE Systems, and CVS Health, where he recently served as the headline keynote speaker for CVS Health’s Leadership Development Program, "Engage 2025," event.