AB SHOW 2026 KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Chris Stevenson | Founder | The Empower Group

November 18, 2026​

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Maximizing Potential: A Journey to Empowerment

What if your next breakthrough isn’t about doing more, but about unlocking what’s already inside you?

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AB Show 2026 is proud to welcome Chris Stevenson — an internationally recognized speaker, entrepreneur, leadership coach and former Power Ranger stuntman — for an inspiring and high-energy opening keynote that will challenge attendees to rethink leadership, resilience and personal growth.

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Stevenson’s connection to AB Show comes full circle. Before taking the keynote stage in 2026, he has been a regular AB Show attendee — gaining insights, ideas and inspiration from the very community he now has the opportunity to address. That firsthand experience gives him a unique understanding of the challenges, opportunities and passion shared by professionals across the athletics, fitness and recreation industries. 

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Drawing from more than 20 years of owning and operating award-winning fitness businesses, Chris combines real-world experience with powerful storytelling, humor and actionable strategies that resonate with audiences worldwide. His presentations have energized attendees in more than a dozen countries and across half of the United States, consistently earning top ratings from event organizers and participants alike.

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In Maximizing Potential: A Journey to Empowerment, Chris shares lessons from his unconventional path from stunt performer to successful entrepreneur and industry leader. Attendees will discover how self-awareness, mindset, communication and resilience can elevate both personal performance and organizational culture.

 

Participants will leave the session:

• inspired to unlock their full potential;

• equipped with practical tools to strengthen leadership and communication;

• motivated to create a greater impact within their teams and organizations;

• ready to embrace growth, adaptability and resilience in today’s evolving industry landscape.

 

Chris is the founder of The Empower Group, co-author of Fitness Facility Management and a longtime contributor to Athletic Business magazine. His unique blend of industry expertise, stage presence, authenticity and connection with audiences makes this a keynote experience attendees will not want to miss.

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Join us for a powerful session designed to inspire action, elevate leadership and maximize potential.​