Chris Johnson, PsyD

Executive coach & workshop leader

Chris is committed to helping busy leaders ensure their personal sustainabiity in an always-on world. 

CREDENTIALS & BACKGROUND

PsyD, Clinical Psychology, The Chicago School 

MSW, Social Work, University of Illinois

Organizational Development Certificate, DePaul University

Master Somatic Coach

Corporate Mindfulness Teacher

Leadership Circle Survey

Appreciative Inquiry Training 

Author, The Leadership Pause

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

✓Somatics

✓Psychology

✓Executive Coaching

✓Energy & Reslience 

✓Organizational Development

✓Training

✓Change Management

 

INDUSTRIES SERVED

Financial Services

Healthcare & Life Sciences

Government & Public Sector

Nonprofit & Social Impact

About Chris

Chris Johnson helps leaders navigate the human side of pressure, change, and sustained responsibility in demanding environments. She works with executives and organizations seeking greater resilience, personal sustainability, and emotional steadiness in an always-on world. Her approach blends psychology, somatics, leadership development, and practical coaching to help people lead with more awareness, energy, and effectiveness over the long term.

Her background includes clinical psychology, social work, organizational development, executive coaching, mindfulness, and somatic coaching. She holds a PsyD from The Chicago School and an MSW from the University of Illinois, along with advanced training in organizational development, appreciative inquiry, resilience, and leadership coaching. Clients value her ability to integrate deep psychological insight with grounded, real-world leadership support.

Clients often describe Chris as wise, deeply present, and committed to continual growth and learning. She is known for helping leaders build resilience without losing themselves in the process, creating space for reflection, clarity, and meaningful change even in high-pressure environments. Whether coaching senior executives or supporting organizational transformation, she brings warmth, steadiness, and a deeply human perspective to her work.

Results

✓Author, The Leadership Pause

✓Creating resilient leaders & organizations

✓Coached over 150 senior leaders

Known For

Chris is constantly modeling what she instill in her clients – lifelong learning and growth. She’s constantly taking classes and experiences, and generously sharing what she learns.

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