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Future leaders are capable of creating extraordinary value.

The challenge

The challenge isn't identifying potential.


The challenge is helping that potential become leadership readiness.


That's why Upward Trajectory exists.


I help organizations realize more value from their investments in high-potential leaders through Leadership Optimization™.


My work focuses on three disciplines:

  • Alignment 
  • Development 
  • Reinforcement 


Together, these disciplines help organizations accelerate leadership readiness, strengthen their leadership pipeline, and build greater organizational capability over time.


About Chris Woods


Chris Woods is the Founder of Upward Trajectory, a Leadership Optimization company dedicated to helping organizations turn high potential into leadership readiness.


Chris is a former Google sales leader, four-time global C-suite executive, executive coach, keynote speaker, and author of Balls & Brains.


His leadership philosophy was shaped not only by more than two decades leading high-growth organizations, but also by a life-changing experience after flatlining at age 40. 


That experience fundamentally changed how he viewed leadership, success, and personal growth.


Today, Chris combines executive leadership experience with strengths-based coaching to help organizations develop leaders who create lasting organizational value.


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