Chris embodies a philosophy of living life at the extremes, demonstrated through both professional excellence and remarkable personal resilience. From surviving a harrowing childhood in the wilderness—detailed in his bestselling autobiography "The Eagle & The Dragon"—he rose to become a distinguished engineer, entrepreneur, and record-breaking athlete. His engineering and MBA background led to a successful 20-year career in manufacturing turnarounds before he founded companies focused on biomechanics and human movement, developing innovative products now used by professional sports teams, military branches, and elite institutions across North America. A testament to his extreme achievement philosophy, Chris holds the Guinness World Record for the heaviest sumo deadlift and is the only person to have both squatted and deadlifted over 1000 pounds for repetitions. Despite his early struggles with homelessness, abuse, and protecting his family from dangerous circumstances, he graduated as valedictorian, put himself through college while gaining custody of his siblings, and today serves as an advisor to multiple companies while balancing life as a father, husband, and passionate advocate for personal development.

THE EAGLE & THE DRAGON

Keynote Speaker @ Washington DC International Association of Firefighter Conference

“Chris speaks in passionate realism that is equally inspiring as it is motivating.  In life it’s vital to define who we are rather than to be shaped by the world around us ; at the conclusion of his remarks attendees will have a proven “life road map” to make positive change in their daily lives.”

Brian Gray - Washington DC Firefighter Union

 

3x Guest Speaker @ ELITE FTS SWIS Symposium

“Chris Duffin has been a standout speaker at our events, blending storytelling with technical prowess. He simplifies complex topics with confidence, leaving attendees inspired and empowered. His insights on motivation, personal development, and resilience are truly invaluable.”

Dave Tate - EliteFTS Founder & CEO - SWIS Promoter

 

Keynote Speaker @ Parisi Speed Annual Summit

“Chris Duffin displays his confidence with authority in breaking down complex and sometimes overwhelming topics into distilled actionable steps. Audience members walk away educated and empowered to do more, and apply cutting edge concepts.”  “The Parisi Speed  Schools benefited greatly from Chris’s presentations”.

Bill Parisi - Founder & CEO Parisi Speed Schools

 

Guest Speaker - McGill Methods for Master Clinicians

“Chris emerged from being a world-class strongman and power lifter, engineer and inventor of several unique training tools of the highest quality, into a speaker who is entertaining, and who has extremely high content validity in his message. He is a true master of his craft.”

Dr. Stuart McGill - Professor Emeritus, McGill Method

 

Guest Speaker & Expert Panelist - The Prague School to Athletic Development @ EXOS

“Chris’s story of resilience is an inspiration to anyone pursuing a goal that adversity can be weaponized. His knowledge & experience in training the body coupled with his appreciation of how crucial mindset is make his presentations resonate beyond just the facts that he shares.”

Dr Craig Liebenson - Founder First Principles of Movements