Chris Linnitt

About

Chris Linnitt is an inspiring adventurer, lawyer, and motivational speaker who has faced tremendous challenges with resilience and determination. A former above-knee amputee, Chris has turned adversity into opportunity, climbing Mount Kilimanjaro with a broken prosthetic, cycling from London to Amsterdam, and overcoming life’s toughest moments. He has a wealth of life experience, from facing personal loss to navigating a successful career in law.

Chris’s journey from a life-altering amputation to summiting major mountains and founding his own law firm is a testament to his tenacity and mindset. His motivational talks draw from personal stories of overcoming failure, dealing with pressure, and finding the strength to keep moving forward. Chris encourages audiences to embrace challenges and redefine their limits, offering a powerful message of resilience.

Key Topics

Resilience and Overcoming Life’s Toughest Challenges - Chris’s journey is one of unwavering resilience, from facing the amputation of his leg to battling through personal loss, including the death of his brother. His story teaches how to find strength in the darkest of times and turn adversity into opportunity.
Handling Failure and Rising Above - Having been told he was a failure in school, Chris’s story is a powerful example of how to defy labels and rise above setbacks. He shares how to handle failure and transform it into a stepping stone toward greater achievements, such as becoming a qualified legal executive and setting up his own law firm.
Staying Motivated and Inspired in the Face of Adversity - Chris’s life is an example of staying motivated, even when facing extreme pressure and difficulty. From climbing Mount Kilimanjaro with a broken prosthetic to surviving a house fire and the loss of his parents, he teaches audiences how to stay driven and inspired, no matter the challenges.
Redefining Limits and Embracing Challenges - Through thrilling adventures, including climbing ice walls at 4,000 meters and dealing with a minor avalanche, Chris demonstrates how to push the boundaries of what you think is possible. His message is clear: you define your limits, not your circumstances.

Review

"Of all the speakers I have found over the years. Chris is simply the best."– Event Attendee