Headaches. Body aches. A shorter fuse. Stress can get in the way of your best with the people and work that matter most. My Best Stress gives you practical tools to regulate, respond, and repair—so you can stress in the best way possible.
ONE ON ONE COACHING AND CONSULTING. TRANSITION PLANS. REGULATION PROFILES & REPAIR GUIDES. SYSTEM-WIDE STRATEGIES FOR EMPLOYEE CULTURE AND DEVELOPMENT.
Identify overstimulation and stress thresholds. what to say and when to say it for regulation, repair, and growth.
1:1 professional coaching, leadership development, team training, workplace consulting, workshops, and keynote speaking.
Professional development, teacher/admin coaching, culture consulting, parent support, and customized training series.
Reading Gen Z Before They Read You: ]practical playbooks, guides, activities, reflection tools, and digital resources.
PhD researcher, author, educator, and organizational development consultant with 20 years across schools, leadership, and human development. My work turns research on stress, behavior, relationships, and performance into practical tools people can actually use. In the last 8 months alone: 200+ adults coached and 150+ hours of professional learning delivered.
Noble Schools | TFA | Leewood Learning | Global Glimpse | Chicago Growth Mindset | IC-Early Childhood Mental Health
**PARENTS & FAMILIES**
Milestone transitions. Work pressure. Exhaustion. Wondering if you're doing enough. Identify where stress tips toward escalation or shutdown—and learn what to say, how to say it, and when to respond for regulation, repair, and growth.
**EMPLOYEES & LEADERS**
High-pressure work. Emotional exhaustion. Carrying others' stress. Build skills to manage up, communicate what you need, navigate feedback, and work more efficiently—without sacrificing your best outside of work.
**SCHOOLS & EDUCATORS**
Professional development, coaching, and strategy for healthier adults and stronger schools. From staff culture, team repair, surveys, and leadership development to daily educator regulation, burnout prevention, and supplemental parent/student support—we turn stress and satisfaction into areas schools can actually influence.
**Different pressures. Better ways to carry them.**
See what our clients are saying!
I had the chance to find something truly valuable in empathy. He helped me see that the small things I was already doing mattered more than I realized. I didn't have to do more, just do differently.
Career Coaching
Chris taught me an incredible amount in a short period of time. His guidance helped me better manage my time and stress while meeting my students’ unique needs. The practical skills and techniques he shared have been highly effective and opened new perspectives in my teaching.
Educator
Replacing "You're okay" with 'You're safe' changed everything. I watched her entire body relax.
Parent