Testimonials
Some of what those who have worked with Chris have to say…
“Chris has been a phenomenal coach and mentor to me for over 12 years. His unique ability to truly listen, ask the right questions, and guide me toward clarity and purpose has had a lasting impact across multiple stages of my life. Whether I was navigating the challenges of my undergraduate degree or stepping into leadership roles within nonprofit work, Chris consistently helped me connect the dots between my values, goals, and strengths.
What sets Chris apart is his deeply empathetic and insightful approach—he doesn’t just offer advice, he creates space for growth. His coaching style is both grounding and energizing. I always leave our conversations feeling more focused, confident, and aligned.
CHM Coaching is an extension of who Chris is at his core: someone who helps you clarify your vision, harness your potential, and maximize your impact. I have no doubt he will be a transformative partner for anyone looking to level up personally or professionally.”
Ronnie Stephenson
“I would highly recommend Chris and Clarify.Harness.Maximize (CHM) Coaching. Having known Chris for years, I've consistently seen his incredible ability to bring people together, foster genuine connections, and help individuals and businesses truly thrive.
My personal experience with Chris's coaching was nothing short of invaluable. As a new Board Chair for a nonprofit, I found myself navigating a whirlwind of challenges: a major relocation, a change in Executive Director, and leading a remote team amidst a pandemic, all while client needs soared. It was an overwhelming time, but Chris helped me visualize our path forward and prioritize efforts to achieve the highest impact with limited resources. His strategic guidance was a lifeline, making me feel significantly more comfortable and confident as I managed an intense workload and steered the organization through a successful transition.
Beyond individual leadership, Chris has a remarkable talent for helping businesses gain traction and find success by providing crucial exposure to their target clients. I've seen firsthand how he helped my spouse effectively promote their services, significantly enhancing their recognition within the community they aim to serve and educate.
Chris's approach is insightful, deeply supportive, and uniquely effective. He doesn't just offer advice; he empowers you to clarify your vision, harness your strengths, and truly maximize your potential. If you're looking for a coach who genuinely cares about your success and provides tangible, impactful guidance, look no further than CHM Coaching.”
Marco Briceno
“I had the privilege of working closely with Chris for over five years across a high-stakes initiative that required not only strategic thinking but also a steady hand in moments of complexity and pressure. From the very beginning, it was clear that he brought something special to the table — a rare blend of system-level insight and a meticulous attention to detail.
What stands out about Chris is his natural ability to coach and elevate the people around him. Whether we were in the thick of a major decision or navigating a crisis, he consistently maintained perspective without ever losing sight of the human elements at play and the mission guiding us. His approach was always earnest, thoughtful, and growth oriented. Even when circumstances were far from ideal, he brought his A-game with consistency, calm, and care.
Chris often says, “you can’t over communicate.” This simple phrase reflects his deep understanding of how clarity and patience build trust, especially in stressful situations. It wasn’t just a mantra — it showed up in how he led meetings, framed decisions, and made space for differing viewpoints. His communication style is steady and transparent, always rooted in the mission or values of the work at hand.
More than anything, Chris is a strength-builder. He has a gift for identifying what’s working and helping people grow from that foundation. Our work together wasn’t just about getting through the moment — it was about building capacity for the long term. That kind of support is rare, and it made a lasting impact on me and our team.
If you’re looking for a coach who can support you through complexity, coach with authenticity, and consistently bring clarity and calm to high-stakes work, I can't recommend him highly enough. My partnership with Chris was not just productive — it was deeply rewarding.”
Yvonne Unrau, PhD, PCC
Professionally retired, personally inspired — still showing up as a coach and therapist.
“There are a lot of ways to measure success but most are incomplete on their own. Chris seems to have found a rare approach that generates a much more complete success. He leads with a greater sense of community. This holistic approach to mentorship creates a much more stable and lasting degree of personal growth.”
Brett Coalmer
“At some point in everyone’s life your inner spirit dims then through an encounter is rejuvenated and strengthened. Chris is one of those infectious people who through a brief encounter renews the inner spirit.
I have been friends with Chris for over 20 years, ever since I heard a booming voice singing happy birthday to coworkers, and my life has been enriched by his counsel and friendship ever since. Chris and the men’s groups he has organized provided a foundation to help me navigate career choices, a difficult divorce, relationships, and life’s challenges.
I watched Chris excel in the corporate world only to follow his passions for mentoring and guiding foster children and youth through his time as CeO of the Boys and Girls Club and in academia as Director of the Sieta Scholarship program.
Through his life journey he has always built a community and helped those he has encountered make their best better through his mentorship and coaching. I love Chris and am grateful I was curious enough to seek out that booming voice that has led to a lifetime friendship.”
Bruce Parmelee
“I have known Chris for over 20 years and have shared numerous significant life moments with him, including major celebrations, professional achievements, stressors from post-deployments to Afghanistan, personal relationships and family members, and respectful discussions regarding spirituality and its profound connection regardless of faith background. Throughout these years, I can confirm that during my life-coaching sessions with Chris, he has consistently upheld confidentiality, been exceptionally mindful of unconscious bias, and employs proven strategies and techniques that continues to amaze me. Chris provides me the techniques and self-accountability in understanding my barriers that challenge me. At the end of the day, Chris rejuvenates the power I have over the areas that I can control.”
John Simbulan
“I met Chris Harris in 1990 during missile launch officer training - an intense, high-pressure environment. Chris was more than just a steady presence; he was a lifeline. He helped me stay focused and succeed professionally in a role that demanded absolute precision and resilience. His clarity, calm under pressure, and refusal to let me give less than my best made a lasting impression on me.
Years later - nearly seven years after that chapter - Chris again became a source of strength when I was facing a different kind of challenge: coming to terms with my sexuality. It was a deeply personal and emotional time, and I didn't know who I could trust. But Chris met me with the same compassion, patience, and honesty he'd always shown. He listened without judgment, asked the right questions, and gave me the space to step into my truth at my own pace. That kind of support doesn't just help you through a moment - it stays with you for life.
CHM Coaching is a reflection of who Chris has always been. If you're looking for someone who brings clarity when things are messy, who knows when to push and when to simply be present, you won't find better. He's not just a coach. He's the kind of person who changes lives — I know, because he changed mine.”
Bryn Russell
“I have known Chris Harris-Morris for several years as a friend, mentor, and advisor. He is warm, kind, and understanding. Within an hour of first meeting him, I knew he was a good soul, and we had formed a connection.
I have had my own experience with both physical and emotional pain in my life. After meeting Chris, I knew I had met a person I could talk to; he made communication so easy. Chris has a gentle way of speaking and listening and made it easy to let my guard down.
We have discussed being adult children of alcohol/substance abusers and its effects on our lives. Chris made me feel that I was not alone – no judgement, no shock.
During the last few years, I have struggled with the loss of my 6th brother in less than 5 years. Chris has helped me through it. He wasn’t just someone with kind words. He was present both emotionally and physically. I felt supported.
Chris, saw who I was: the eIder of a large family that frequently looked to me for guidance. It was Chris who helped me discover through our conversations the difference between have to, need to, and want to.
I believe as a life coach he would be able to see and guide a person through their life’s journey. In my culture, Chris would be a good Shaman – someone who helps you heal yourself.”
Bridgette Benavides
“I have worked with Chris for years. It has been transformative for me both personally and professionally. Chris has an authentic, relational approach and a unique ability to see the big picture while working with you to identify your unique abilities, to clarify your specific goals and to chart a course to accomplishing them. Truly Clarify, Harness, Maximize!”
Brian Casady
Chief Operating Officer, Meadow Outdoor Advertising