Biography

CHRISTINE DURST, CO-FOUNDER & CEO, STAFFCENTRIX, LLC

CNN Regular, and Co-Author of The 2-Second Commute and Work at Home Now

• Appears regularly on CNN covering Internet fraud
• Recent ABC News 20/20 Expert on work-at-home fraud
• Stirring advocate of entrepreneurial living – “A trailblazer, a groundbreaker, a visionary with a mission” – Microsoft
• Presentations include UN, Presidential Committees, Nat’l. Assoc. of REALTORS
• Clients include US State Department, US Air Force, US Army

Christine Durst is a well-known pioneer in the virtual-careers movement, and is credited with founding the Virtual Assistant industry in 1995. In addition to her CNN and other media appearances and her leadership of virtual-careers training company Staffcentrix, Chris is co-author of two books on virtual careers, The 2-Second Commute and Work at Home Now (both from Career Press).

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Known for her transformative passion for entrepreneurial living, Chris made a prophetic presentation to the United Nations in 1999 on the subject of virtual microenterprise, and recently drew 500 participants to her first public seminar on virtual work.

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Just a few of the many accolades Chris has received from audience members…

"Keep up the good job! Chris, you’re an inspiration to all women."

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"Chris, you made this so fun. It is no wonder that you have been so successful because you are a very informative and compelling speaker."
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"[I] appreciate all your effort and expertise! You are an awesome facilitator! Thanks very much!"
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"You convey a confidence and enthusiasm that is encouraging and contagious."
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"You were very open to questions and comments. Your enthusiasm is inspirational!"

Speaking Engagements & Media

Chris designed the first virtual-careers training programs for the US State Department and the Armed Forces, and speaks regularly at the Foreign Service Institute before audiences from US embassies and consulates internationally.

Chris designed the first virtual-careers training programs for the US State Department and the Armed Forces, and speaks regularly at the Foreign Service Institute before audiences from US embassies and consulates internationally.

In addition to CNN and ABC’s 20/20, Chris’s extensive media appearances include The Today Show, Good Morning America, ABC News, CBS News, MSNBC, BusinessWeek, Forbes, Fortune, The Wall Street Journal, Woman’s World, Consumers Digest, and many more.

Representative Speaking Engagements

• The Aging Workforce Summit (sponsored by Microsoft)
• Association of Job Search Trainers
  
• National Association of Realtors Conference
  
• Chase Bank
  
• The President's Committee on Employment of People With Disabilities
  
• Small Business Administration
  
• Department of Defense Spouse Employment Conference
  
• Presidential Task Force on Employment of Adults with Disabilities
  
• Department of Labor's Workforce Innovations Conference
  
• US Air Force Europe
  
• Community Colleges
  
• Military installations across the US

“Not a Speaker, but an Epiphany” – of Charisma, Warmth and Professionalism
Chris’s public-speaking appearances are unforgettable for her unique ability to “grab the audience by the lapels,” shake up their settled worldview, and embrace them in compassionate warmth -- all at once. They emerge from the experience looking at the topic with fresh eyes, strengthened spirits and an electrified resolve.

Says one admirer, “Chris is not a speaker, she’s an epiphany!”