Chris Kolling
Leadership and career coach for professionals and business owners in Potomac
| Hourly rate range | $225 to $300 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Leadership developmentTeam performanceTransitions and new rolesStrategy and decision makingCareer changeCareer clarity and purposePromotions and advancementScaling and growthLeadership and team building |
| Works with | Professionals, Executives and Founders and business owners |
| Also coaches | Career coach and Business coach |
| Based in | Potomac, Maryland, United States |
| Credentials | Associate Certified Coach (ACC), International Coaching Federation; MBA, University of Maryland Smith School of Business; BA; Psychology of Leadership Certificate, Cornell University |
| Practice | TorquePath Coaching & Consulting |
Chris Kolling is a leadership, executive and career coach in Potomac, Maryland. He helps professionals, leaders and business owners who want clarity, support through transitions, or a stronger strategy. Chris founded TorquePath Coaching & Consulting. He spent nearly two decades in leadership and marketing, built teams from the ground up, and drove multimillion-dollar revenue growth for cybersecurity startups. He also taught Career Strategies in Business at the University of Maryland.
What Chris helps with
Chris works on people and performance problems that hold back individuals and businesses. He helps clients make better decisions and grow in a lasting way.
- Leadership friction on a team
- Stalled business growth
- Career misalignment
- Organizational dysfunction
- Making better decisions
- Support through career transitions
- Building alignment between people, purpose and performance
Who Chris works with
Chris works with growth-minded professionals, leaders and business owners. They want clarity, help with a transition, or strategic guidance. Some want to move up in their careers. Others want to speed up the growth of their business.
Background and qualifications
Chris has nearly two decades of experience in leadership and marketing. He built high-performing teams from the ground up and drove multimillion-dollar revenue growth for cybersecurity startups. He holds an MBA from the University of Maryland's Smith School of Business and a Psychology of Leadership Certificate from Cornell University. He is an Associate Certified Coach through the International Coaching Federation. He also taught Career Strategies in Business at Maryland.
Chris Kolling pricing
Programs and services
- Free consultation
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The CoachVouch take
Chris pairs nearly two decades of leadership and marketing work, including growth at cybersecurity startups, with behavioral coaching.
Best for leaders and business owners who want strategic guidance to solve team problems or grow their careers or companies.
Common questions
How much does Chris Kolling charge?
Coaching with Chris runs $225 to $300 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Chris Kolling help with?
Chris Kolling helps with leadership friction on a team, stalled business growth, career misalignment and organizational dysfunction.
Is Chris Kolling certified?
Chris Kolling lists: Associate Certified Coach (ACC), International Coaching Federation; MBA, University of Maryland Smith School of Business; BA; Psychology of Leadership Certificate, Cornell University.
How do I contact Chris Kolling?
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