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Christine Trippi

AUTHOR | SPEAKER | ENERGIZER

In-Person Fee Range:
$10,001 - $15,000
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Traveling from:
Illinois

Why Book

  • Empowering Leaders Across Industries: As the author of Yes Is the Answer, Christine works with industry giants and emerging brands, helping thousands of leaders say “YES” to confident, empowered leadership and legendary customer experiences.
  • Engaging, High-Energy Delivery: Christine’s contagious enthusiasm, relatable stories, and practical strategies inspire and equip audiences for real transformation.

Biography

Christine Trippi is a celebrated author, award-winning hospitality expert, keynote speaker, podcast host, and the dynamic Founder and CEO of The Wise Pineapple. With her bestselling book, Yes Is the Answer, and her podcast, The Yes Show, Christine has become a trusted voice in the hospitality industry, dedicated to empowering leaders to confidently say “YES” to legendary customer experiences and leadership success.

Christine’s career began humbly as a laundry attendant and van driver at the Hampton Inn, where she first embraced her mission to change the world “one YES at a time.” From there, she embarked on an inspiring journey that led to senior roles with hospitality giants like Marriott, Hilton, and IHG, where she honed her expertise and helped build legendary service teams.

Over 35 years, Christine has worked across select, full-service, and resort hotels,
ultimately achieving General Manager of the Year and Diamond General Manager recognition with Marriott International. Her role expanded to support over 465 hotels across the Americas, where she specialized in driving performance, brand standards, and exceptional guest experience.

Today, Christine shares her transformative insights with leaders and brands across all industries. As a consultant, speaker, and trainer, she’s partnered with iconic names such as The Ronald McDonald House Charities, Marriott, and Hilton, coaching thousands of leaders to embrace a “Yes!” mindset that empowers their teams and elevates service standards. Recognized by the International Hospitality Institute as one of the “100 Most Powerful People in Hospitality,” Christine has also been honored among the “25 Most Inspirational Executives in Travel & Hospitality,” “25 Most Influential Women in Hospitality.”

Her Yes Is the Answer program was named the #2 Best Training Program worldwide by Global Guru from 2021 to 2024, further establishing Christine as a top industry thought leader. Known for her contagious energy, humor, and interactive presentations, Christine leaves audiences inspired and ready to take action. With a combination of practical strategies and memorable stories, Christine delivers an unforgettable experience, empowering attendees to achieve
“Sweet Results” through confident, cost-effective solutions.

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Programs

Yes Leadership – The Power of Saying YES!

Christine Trippi brings her bestselling book, Yes Is the Answer, to life with this
high-energy, transformative keynote. Through engaging storytelling and practical strategies, Christine empowers leaders to confidently lead, inspire
their teams, and create Sweet Results in culture, service, retention, and sales.
Ideal Participants: Literally, anyone with a customer. GM, Leader, Sales,
Corporate.
In this session, leaders will:
• Be Confident: Shift your mindset with six powerful leadership lessons on
the journey to YES. Learn to overcome adversity, embrace failure as
growth, and unlock resilient leadership.
• Be Empowered: Take control of each day by mastering the Four Steps to
YES! Drive meaningful results in culture, service, and associate retention,
fostering a “yes” culture that engages and retains your best talent.
• Lead from the Heart: Rediscover your passion for service and connect to
hospitality’s higher purpose—changing the world one YES at a time.

The Power of YES: Mastering Leadership, Culture, and Coaching

This dynamic, full-day or half-day workshop is designed to equip leaders with the skills and
strategies to say “YES” to stronger team engagement, exceptional guest experiences, and a
thriving workplace culture. Christine Trippi’s bestselling Yes Is the Answer forms the
foundation of this immersive experience, where leaders will gain tools to solve problems,
coach effectively, and foster a “YES” culture that empowers their teams. Each interactive
session will involve hands-on activities where leaders create tangible resources they’ll take
with them, as well as a toolkit to ensure implementation and long-lasting results.
Workshop Sessions
• YES Is the Answer
Key Learning Objective: Leaders will experience a mindset transformation,
discovering how “YES” can elevate culture, enhance service, and drive results.
Christine introduces “YES” as a framework for empowering leaders to turn
challenges into opportunities, building confident, guest-focused teams equipped to
deliver consistent excellence.
• L.E.T.S. Empower
Key Learning Objective: Leaders will identify barriers to team empowerment
and develop strategies that enable team members to take confident,
independent action.
This session focuses on building a three-step culture where team members
confidently solve problems on their own, ultimately boosting guest satisfaction,
associate retention, and sales.
• Coaching from the Heart
Key Learning Objective: Leaders will learn six heart-centered coaching
strategies to inspire trust and commitment.
Many leaders avoid critical conversations for fear of losing team members. In this
masterclass, participants will learn to approach coaching in a way that strengthens
bonds, communicates support, and builds confidence.

By the end of the workshop, participants will leave not only with actionable resources
developed in each session but also a comprehensive toolkit to sustain and enhance
their leadership impact. With Christine’s interactive approach, this day will be
transformative, equipping leaders to foster growth, inspiration, and Sweet Results
within their teams.

Christine Trippi Reviews

It was by far one of the BEST meetings I have ever attended.  She not only motivated, informed, excited, and BLEW MY MIND, but also every one of my leaders.  She even created passion in my Chief Engineer!”

— General Manager

“Thank you, Christine, for an amazing, inspirational, and energetic training!  Being part of your Wise Pineapple Rally was a real gift that invigorated me.  And YES, I now believe I can change the world one YES at a time.”

— Human Resources Director, Stonebridge Hosptiality

“I just wanted to take a few minutes to thank you for sharing YES IS THE ANSWER (Pineapple milkshake story) with us,  this simple way of thinking outside of the box leading with our hearts making friends first with our guests’ has been a game changer for our property!”

— Assistant General Manager

“You were one of the best speakers I’ve ever seen!  You killed it!!!”

— General Manager Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott

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