About

About

Trusted Independence, Global Perspective, Commercial Insights

Chris Johnson, Executive Coach, based in Auckland, New Zealand and serving clients worldwide.

Chris Johnson has spent over 25 years coaching organisations and individuals to navigate change.  He works one-on-one with senior leaders, executives and board members helping them navigate transitions and develop in ways which enable them to support their business’ growth strategies.

Chris’ clients value his commercial edge, knowledge of global trends, and his positive yet challenging style.  His commitment to respecting client confidentiality is unwavering and he has invested over 15,000 hours coaching more than 800 individuals in numerous countries around the world.  From New Zealand to Europe, the Middle East and Asia, Chris has earned a reputation as the go-to confidant for leaders seeking independent, trusted advice and coaching.

Chris is the author of Taking Charge, a guide to navigating one’s career in an increasingly complex world and is a regular keynote speaker on the future of work.  In 2022 he was appointed Executive Fellow at Waikato University where he currently teaches on the MBA program. In 2023 he joined the Advisory board of the Graduate School of Engineering at Auckland University.

 

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Chris Johnson is an Adjunct Professor of Management at the University of Auckland.

 
Waikato Univeristy

Chris Johnson is an Executive Fellow of Management at the University of Waikato.

 

Chris Johnson is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.

 
 
 

Chris Johnson is an APECS Accredited Executive Coach.

 

Scholarship sponsor and mentors to students who are first in family to study at university.

 

Mentor to New Zealand Aotearoa’s SME sector.