Coach. Teacher. Guide.

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I’m Chris Sarris and I bring a compassionate, direct, truth telling candor to my coaching. I have an ability to build trust and safety quickly with clients. One of my strengths is being able to get at the heart of a matter quickly, even when an issue appears to be something else. My intuition and experience allow me to see what is not visible or obvious.

My nature is open and easy going; my coaching style is deeply respectful and direct. This style creates an environment in which clients can speak their truth and receive feedback that they wouldn’t hear from others.

I believe that healing comes from within my clients; I simply facilitate the process. My role is to provide the environment, method, encouragement and accountability for getting clarity on core issues, committing to a new life plan, and then living out that plan.

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When I decide to become a Life coach in 2003 I shared the idea with some lifelong friends, their response was “That does not surprise us, you have been coaching us since 8th grade.” I guess that says it all; since I can remember I have always gravitated towards self reflection, personal development and helping others.
With over 1,500 hours of coaching I've coached a lot of people from all walks of life including stay-at-home moms, authors, coaches, teens, single dads, executives, business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs.
Clients say I understand their challenges and issues quickly and that I speak the truth in a way they can hear and give them a sense of being bigger than their problems or challenges. I remind them of the bigger picture and purpose behind the work they are doing personally or professionally.

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I received my coaching education from the Coaches Training Institute in 2003. Since then, I have coached hundreds of individuals in one-on-one sessions and created and facilitated many workshops and training sessions for personal and professional development.

I have been certified in a number of personal and professional training models:

• Certified facilitator in the Power of Belief with Ray Dodd
  
• Certified in The New Agreements in the Workplace with David Dibble
  
• Attended the Hoffman Institute in Northern California and completed their Quadrinity Process in 2001.
  
• I also have a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing and Advertising from Ferris State University.