Chris Whipp
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About Chris
Chris is known for instilling a high-performance mindset & culture, enabling individuals and teams to thrive under pressure and unlock their potential. His approachable, supportive, and non judgemental coaching style fosters a challenging yet rewarding environment that drives sustained growth.
With over 30 years’ experience in high-pressure leadership. Chris has dedicated his career to mastering and teaching the art of leading with confidence, resilience & impact. After 17 years as a British Army officer, serving as a combat helicopter pilot and A-category instructor in dynamic and high pressure environments, Chris then spent a further 15 years working and coaching in the corporate world. Combined with an MSc in Organisational and Business Psychology, Chris brings a vast toolkit to empower his coaching clients.
A bestselling author, Chris’s book “The Leadership Secret: Be th Difference that Makes the Difference” is now in its third edition, reflecting his lasting influence in leadership development. His ability to merge academic rigour with practical insights makes him a sought-after coach, mentor, and thought leader in high-performance.
Qualifications
- Fellow of the Institute of Leadership
- MSc Organisational & Business Psychology
- Neuroscience Performance – Flow-State Coach
- Professional Transformation Coach
- NLP Coach, Master Practitioner & Trainer
- Multi-Discipline Certified Hypnotherapist
- Crew Resource Management (Human Factors) Trainer
- CBT & CPT for Trauma
- Managing Successful Programmes MSP®
- PRINCE 2 Agile®
- Former A’ Category Helicopter Flying, Weapons & Tactics Instructor
- Bestselling Author – The Leadership Secret: Be the Difference that Makes the Difference
Chris’s focus:
- Instilling a high performance mindset and culture in order to thrive under pressure and unlock your full potential
- Mastering the art of leading with confidence, resilience, and impact
- Leadership development strategies integrating behavioural science, including NLP, flow-state, hypnosis and fitness
- Integrating cutting-edge psychological principles with real-world experience
Chris does a masterful job of distilling the intricacies of leadership down to a critical truth.”
Chris has successfully delivered talks and training workshops for us on several occasions. He brings his impressive military leadership experiences to life whilst also making them easily accessible and relevant to anyone. His material draws on an eclectic mix of experience, knowledge and detailed research, and the messages are delivered in an uncomplicated, effortless style.”
Featured content
Can You Handle the Truth
Context is Key: Understanding the Importance of Context in Leadership
Mastering Leadership Communication in Critical Moments
The Importance of Mindset in Leadership and Performance
The Power of Self-Talk: Transforming your Inner Dialogue for Personal Growth
The Secret to True Psychological Safety: Balancing Trust and Accountability
FRAME Series: (1) Introducing the FRAME Communication Model
FRAME Series: (2) FRAME Feedback up the Chain
FRAME Series: (3) FRAME Performance Feedback
Coaching Model: WHIPP Model for Unlocking the Inner Coach
Deliberate Breathing Series: (1) Inhale vs Exhale
Deliberate Breathing Series: (2) Physiological Sigh
Deliberate Breathing Series: (3) Box Breathing
Shorts Series: Leaders Listen
