- National Geographic Explorer, TV host, and The Sopranos actor
- Youngest person ever to moderate the United Nations International Day of Peace
- Advocate for human connection and happiness in business
Chris Bashinelli, better known as “Bash”, is a National Geographic Explorer and TV host who transforms organizations through the power of human connection. His global adventures across 40+ countries inform his unique approach to building trust, happiness, and authentic relationships in business environments.
As a United Nations moderator and former actor from HBO's The Sopranos, Bash brings credibility from diverse worlds. His documentary series Bridge the Gap has been featured on PBS and National Geographic Channel, while his immersive research into happiness and belonging has made him a sought-after voice for organizations worldwide.
Bash helps companies address today's critical challenges by teaching practical methods for authentic connection. His evidence-based approach combines cultural anthropology with mindfulness practices, enabling teams to build genuine trust, boost sales through relationship-building, and create inclusive cultures where innovation thrives. His "Discover Our In" method and "Bridge of Trust" framework provide actionable tools for immediate implementation.
Audiences leave Bash's presentations with concrete skills for cultivating presence in client interactions, practical mindfulness techniques to reduce stress while increasing productivity, and proven strategies for transforming personal challenges into leadership superpowers. His interactive approach ensures lessons resonate long after the event ends.
Book Chris Bashinelli to drive measurable business results through the power of human connection.
Chris's Showreel and Videos
Topics, Sessions and Talks
Leadership On Purpose: Unlock Your Team's Potential
Culture Of Trust: Reignite Employee Inspiration
Chris Bashinelli outlines strategies to build psychologically safe, inclusive workplaces where every employee feels valued. Through stories and actionable frameworks, he demonstrates how trust, belonging, and shared purpose drive innovation, collaboration, and performance, inspiring teams to contribute authentically and bring their best selves to work every day.
The Superpower For Sales And Business Growth
Chris Bashinelli explores how authentic human connection drives long-term sales success. Drawing from global research and interactions with diverse communities, he demonstrates how empathy, presence, and service transform relationships, foster trust, and shift teams from transactional to transformational approaches, providing practical tools to cultivate a people-first sales culture.
The Happiness Effect: The Secret To Lasting Success
Chris Bashinelli reveals that happiness is the foundation of meaningful success. Using lessons from over 40 countries and two decades of mindfulness practice, he shows how cultivating joy and purpose boosts trust, productivity, and team performance, guiding audiences to apply mindset shifts and gratitude practices to improve both individual wellbeing and organizational results.
Why We Recommend Booking Chris
National Geographic Explorer Chris Bashinelli transforms organizations through evidence-based methods for authentic connection, drawing from his immersive research across 40+ countries to help teams build trust, boost sales, and create inclusive cultures. Book Chris today to inspire your team, unlock potential, and cultivate a culture where people thrive.
Thank you for such a wonderful presentation! You were amazing - and a tough act to follow. I got to speak to the group of hospital volunteers later in the afternoon, and there was still a buzz from the morning session. To that group, I could only say that Bash was encouraging the rest of us to be like all of them. They are folks who look outwardly for opportunities to help others, and your speech affirmed that there are some really great people in this world who are already at Step Z.
CEO
CEO, Idaho Hospital Association
Chris made us laugh. He made us cry. He nailed it! He knew our company better than any other public speaker we’ve ever hired. I’ve had… of our 2,000 people that attended today, no less than a dozen come up in tears and say the message they heard in terms of connection, the message they heard in terms of empathy and caring, is a message that will resonate with them for the rest of this show and probably for the rest of their lives. He was one of the best, if not the best, public speakers I’ve seen on circuit in my 25 year history in this industry.
Geoff Ballotti
President and CEO, Wyndham Hotel Group
Thought-provoking, Engaging, Inspiring are the words I would use to describe Chris Bashinelli. With people in the audience from around the globe, I was initially concerned if Chris’s message would resonate with our diverse team. I soon realized my concerns were unfounded. Chris has the ability to inspire and enlighten across cultural boundaries. His talk touched all of the participants. As employees of a multi-national company, Chris’s comments about our responsibilities as Global Citizens hit home. His message about finding the opportunities to communicate and share are relevant to business as well as personal life. Chris left the team inspired to do more and be more.
John Nosenzo
Senior Vice President, Beckman Coulter
