Chris L.
Chris is a leadership coach who works with technical professionals stepping into broader roles where leading people matters as much as solving problems. With a background in engineering and coaching experience across energy, tech, finance, and healthcare, he brings a structured, analytical lens to leadership development. Chris helps clients think more systemically, communicate with clarity, and navigate complex team dynamics—especially when influence matters more than control. He’s coached over 300 leaders, was selected as an executive coach in Ernst & Young’s Centre of Excellence, and teaches in the Executive Coaching Program at Royal Roads University. Clients value his calm presence, clear thinking, and ability to challenge perspectives without pushing an agenda.
Education & Certifications
- Graduate Certificate in Executive Coaching – Royal Roads University
- Professional Certified Coach – International Coach Federation
- Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) License
Professional Experience
- Adjunct Consultant and Executive Coach
- Technical Advisor – Coiled Tubing and Stimulation, Trican Well Service
- Team Lead – Technical Training, Trican Well Service
- Peer-Reviewed Technical Publication Authorship, Society of Petroleum Engineers
Functional Experience
All of our coaches are experienced in supporting a variety of business functions. This coach has personal experience in the following professional fields.
Industry Experience
While you may want to have some similarities with your coach you don’t want too much overlap. A coach’s job is to offer you fresh and new perspectives that you may not be exposed to in your current industry or function. Here are the industries the coach most commonly supports.
Coaching Expertise
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Primary Professionals Coached
Testimonials and Coaching Highlights
“I wanted an outside observer to help us think strategically and guide us through new projects. Coaching with Chris changed the game for me. I found my voice, gained confidence, and learned how to present my ideas effectively. The role plays helped me address tough issues head-on. Today, I show up with clarity and influence. My work is more aligned with our organization’s direction—and I’m thinking more creatively, pushing boundaries, and exploring new possibilities.”
“Working with Chris transformed how I see leadership. I went from tunnel vision to a much broader perspective—and it’s been nothing short of life-changing. His engineering background added a layer of depth and relevance I hadn’t experienced before. Chris truly understood the challenges of my role, which allowed us to go deeper, faster. The conversations were grounded in the realities of my profession, making the coaching experience not only insightful but immediately applicable.
Past clients have described Chris as intuitive. He will challenge you in a way that is supportive and effective. Chris uses a unique, people-centered process to extract leadership potential in technical clients, helping individuals recognize the value in optimizing both process and people.