Chris W.

Chris is passionate about helping leaders grow in ways that feel both authentic and inspiring. She creates a supportive space where clients discover new perspectives, build confidence, and turn insight into meaningful action. Her coaching often focuses on executive presence, clear and compelling communication, leading high-performing teams, strategic thinking, the art of influence, and overcoming challenges like imposter syndrome. She has over 25 years of leadership experience across industries, including healthcare, tech, education, human services, humanitarian support, armed services, manufacturing, and food service. Her clients achieve measurable progress—earning greater trust, impact, and effectiveness.

Education & Certifications

Professional Certified Coach (PCC), International Coaching Federation (ICF)
M.S., Organizational Change Leadership, University of Wisconsin
MBA, University of Wisconsin
B.S., Business Administration, Minot State University
Hogan Certified Assessor

Professional Experience

Learn about Chris W. professional history.

Fortune 1000 International Leadership Coach
Adjunct Faculty, Moraine Park Technical College
Administrator, Heartland Hospice
VP Communications and Business Development, Clarity Care
Administrator, Valley VNA.

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.

Administration Communications Customer Success Operations Strategy/Planning

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.

Education Energy Healthcare Public Services Technology

Coaching Expertise

Coaches have wide skill sets and we can’t list them all. Here are a few areas this coach specializes in helping support.

Communication Emotional Intelligence Executive Presence Team Development Women in Leadership

Primary Professionals Coached

Employees at Tech Companies Engineers Building Their Management Experience Experienced Managers in Leadership Positions International Client Base VPs at Established Companies

Testimonials and Coaching Highlights

Working with Chris has been an amazing journey. Her ability to understand my experiences and background has enabled her to identify my growth opportunities, and as a result, I now see events through a much broader lens. I now lead my team from a place of curiosity, and their communication and engagement have soared. Working with Chris has not only made me a better leader but also returned a passion and commitment to my role.

Chris’s executive coaching has had a significant impact within our organization. Chris’s approach in taking the time to understand where a leader is personally and professionally on their journey helps that leader recognize the influence between the two worlds. Chris does a phenomenal job in providing meaningful and timely support to help the leader in the moment, as well as how to move a situation forward.

When I began coaching sessions with Chris, I was in a stuck place where I was unable to envision better career opportunities for myself. She helped me expand my horizons and get out of my own way. I needed help to take the next bold leap in my career and gained a substantial salary increase along the way. I highly recommend her focused empathic way of guiding the client to figure out his/her own path forward!