Work with Christopher
Executive Coaching — Getting Started Package
Starting at
$1,187.50
Complete 6 Month Executive Coaching Engagement (360 Analysis Included)
$15,000
About
I’m an Executive and Mindset Coach with 25 years of experience as a U.S. Navy Surface Warfare Officer, where I led high-performing teams in complex, high-stakes environments around the world. I specialize in helping driven professionals develop clarity under pressure, regulate their energy, and lead with intention—especially when the demands are high and the path forward isn’t obvious. I received my Certified Professional Coach (CPC) through iPEC's Coach Training Program (125+ hours of instruction). My coaching blends strategic leadership, mental resilience, and deep self-awareness to help clients move from pressure to choice, from effort to alignment, and from success to sustainable fulfillment. I partner with leaders who are ready to elevate how they think, decide, and show up—so they can lead themselves well and positively impact everything around them.
Christopher also coaches for Leadership Coaching, Mental Health & Wellness, and Transitioning from the Military. View all.
Christopher’s Executive Coaching Qualifications
Coaches professionally
Experience level: Executive
10+ Executive Coaching clients
I’m an Executive and Performance Mindset Coach with 25 years of experience as a U.S. Naval Surface Warfare Officer, during which I led high-performing teams in complex, high-stakes environments worldwide. I specialize in helping driven professionals develop clarity under pressure, regulate their energy, and lead with intention—especially when the demands are high, and the path forward isn’t obvious. My coaching blends strategic leadership, mental resilience, and deep self-awareness to help clients move from pressure to choice, from effort to alignment, and from success to sustainable fulfillment. I partner with leaders who are ready to elevate how they think, decide, and show up—so they can lead themselves well and positively impact everything around them.
Christopher can help with:
Communication Skills
Decision Making
Leadership Development
Strategic Planning
Strategy
Team Management
Why do I coach?
I coach because I’ve seen firsthand how clarity, mindset, and self-leadership determine performance when the stakes are high. After 25 years leading in complex, high-pressure environments, I know that success without alignment eventually leads to burnout or stagnation. Coaching allows me to help people slow down their thinking, reconnect to their values, and lead from choice rather than pressure. I’m driven by watching capable, driven individuals unlock a higher level of presence, resilience, and confidence. At its core, I coach to help people become the kind of leaders who elevate themselves—and everyone around them.
Work Experience
Coach/Founder
Helm and Horizon Coaching, LLC
April 2025 - Present
- Coaching athletes in endurance sports, delivering individualized training programs aligned with long-term development and athlete goals. - Design and deliver individualized coaching programs focused on leadership effectiveness and mindset development for athletes and business professionals. - Facilitate virtual coaching sessions to strengthen accountability and growth. - Apply data-informed feedback loops to adapt development strategies.
Navy liaison to Northern Command
US Fleet Forces Command
January 2023 - January 2023
- Advise senior leaders on strategic initiatives and organizational alignment. - Coach leaders on communication, influence, and stakeholder engagement. - Translate complex information into actionable guidance. - Routinely sought after for input at the 4-star / CEO level.
Surface Operations Officer
Carrier Strike Group TWO
December 2020 - December 2022
- Facilitated leadership alignment and performance across large, cross-functional teams in high-stakes, fast-paced environments. - Led planning and execution efforts that required sharp evaluative judgment, adaptive leadership, and disciplined decision-making. - Coached senior and emerging leaders on communication, influence, and leadership behavior.
Commanding Officer / CEO
USS OSCAR AUSTIN (DDG 79)
May 2019 - November 2020
- Led a 360-person organization, with full accountability for leadership culture, talent development, and organizational performance, delivering a $2B global resource capability. - Designed and delivered intensive leadership development programs focused on behavior, trust, followership, and decision-making under pressure. - Cultivated a high-integrity, values-driven culture that emphasizes self-awareness, adaptability, and continuous improvement. - Recognized for a strong facilitative presence, sound judgment, and the ability to ask the right questions at critical moments.
Executive Officer / Executive Director
USS OSCAR AUSTIN (DDG 79)
August 2017 - April 2019
- Second in command and responsible for all scheduling, training, mentoring, and leading 360 personnel across multiple warfare areas. Planned, managed, and executed rigorous multiple warfare area certifications 3 months ahead of schedule. - Synchronized cross-functional teams in preparation for a 15-month $550 million depot-level upgrade and repair project. Directly coordinated and de-conflicted extensive work across multiple government agencies, contractors, and private shipyard personnel. - Developed a complex shift work schedule allowing for 24-hour contractor support, balancing training obligations, operational requirements, and time off for 360 Sailors.
Branch Chief
The Joint Staff
June 2013 - December 2016
Responsible for developing concepts, architecture, and doctrine for Joint Integrated Air and Missile Defense(JIAMD). Defined weapons systems, surveillance systems, battle management systems and command and control systems performance requirements for JIAMD. Leadership and Military
Education
Naval Postgraduate School
Master of Arts (M.A.), National Security Affairs - Middle East
2006 - 2007
Specialized training in regional geopolitics, security cooperation, and strategic decision-making Applied analysis of political-military dynamics, risk management, and leadership in complex operating environments
Oakland University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English and Russian Language / Civilization
1996 - 2000
Advanced training in written and verbal communication, critical analysis, and cross-cultural understanding Foundation for strategic communication, leadership influence, and decision-making in international environments
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