Chris Ann Phelan
Executive and leadership coach for leaders, entrepreneurs and professionals
| Hourly rate range | $100 to $175 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Leadership developmentExecutive presence and communicationTransitions and new rolesCareer changePromotions and advancementCareer clarity and purposeStartups and foundersScaling and growthOperations and systems |
| Works with | Executives, Founders and business owners and Professionals |
| Also coaches | Career coach and Business coach |
| Credentials | Utility patent holder; Former NYU graduate-level project management instructor |
Chris Ann Phelan is an executive, leadership and career coach. He works with leaders, entrepreneurs and professionals who are ready for their next chapter. His path began in Broadway costume design and moved into technology, strategy and operations. He has 20+ years of experience in Fortune 500 companies, startups and private equity-backed organizations. He also founded a company, earned a utility patent and taught project management at NYU.
What Chris helps with
Chris Ann helps clients move into larger roles, build influence and lead with a clear sense of purpose. He also supports people who are changing careers or starting something new.
- Advancing into larger leadership roles
- Strengthening influence
- Building authentic leadership presence
- Navigating career transitions
- Leading teams
- Building a new business
- Creating measurable impact
- Clarifying purpose and strengths
Who Chris works with
Chris Ann coaches leaders, entrepreneurs and professionals who are ready to step into their next chapter. Some are changing careers. Some are leading teams. Others are building something new.
How Chris works
Chris Ann builds his coaching on one idea: Purpose = Strengths + Expertise + Service. He helps clients line up what they are naturally good at and what they know best with a goal that matters. He draws on his real-world experience driving growth, scaling operations and leading change in large companies, startups and private equity-backed firms.
Background and qualifications
Chris Ann started his career as a Broadway costume designer. He then moved into technology, strategy and operations leadership at Fortune 500 companies and startups. He has 20+ years of experience driving growth, scaling operations and leading transformations, including in private equity-backed organizations. He founded a company and earned a utility patent. He also taught graduate-level project management at NYU.
Chris Ann Phelan pricing
Chris Ann Phelan reviews
Chris Ann Phelan has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 11 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
He moved from Broadway costume design to operations leadership in Fortune 500 companies, and he holds a utility patent.
Best for leaders and professionals who want to move into bigger roles or start something new.
Common questions
How much does Chris Ann Phelan charge?
Coaching with Chris runs $100 to $175 an hour. Message Chris from this page for an exact quote.
What does Chris Ann Phelan help with?
Chris Ann Phelan helps with advancing into larger leadership roles, strengthening influence, building authentic leadership presence and navigating career transitions.
Does Chris Ann Phelan have reviews?
Chris Ann Phelan has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 11 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Chris Ann Phelan certified?
Chris Ann Phelan lists: Utility patent holder; Former NYU graduate-level project management instructor.
How do I contact Chris Ann Phelan?
Send Chris a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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