Using the mental toughness tools I learned in my training with Chris has improved my performance and confidence tremendously. I have used these tools for two years now – most recently in this year’s Super Bowl. Not a game goes by in which I don’t practice these techniques. They give me improvements I can see and measure, and confidence I can feel.
Jason Kyle
Carolina Panthers

Chris Dorris is one of those rare individuals who can capture the attention of corporate leaders and cause growth and change among them. Chris has worked with my 75 CEO clients, their direct reports and employees in numerous settings to expand their thinking and improve performance results.
Jim Myers
CEO
Myers Management & Capital Group, Inc.
(Former Corporate CEO/COO)

Chris has a unique ability to help unlock the full potential of individuals, both in sports and in business. I have had the opportunity to work with Chris both personally, with my son as a competitive junior golfer, and in a business environment, with our sales and product marketing organizations at Insight. I believe that Chris has the unique ability to make a significant impact on individual and team performance, challenging and enabling an individual to truly pursue their ultimate potential as a top performer.

I would highly recommend Chris in any environment where there is a true pursuit of excellence and winning, whether that's in sports or in business, with either seasoned executives or developing sales professionals. Chris can help strengthen both individual and organizational mental toughness, which is critical ingredient for success. He can also implement the disciplines required to institutionalize this within a team or organization.

I enjoy the opportunity to continue my relationship with Chris, as both a personal and organizational development opportunity.
Dave Canham
Senior Vice President,
Marketing and Product Management
Insight Direct

Chris,
I wanted to provide you with some feedback on your involvement in our recent team building retreat. Our primary goal was to improve upon the effectiveness of our team in accomplishing our business objectives. Some of our specific objectives included improving interpersonal communications and cooperation among team members in the conduct of our business. We were looking to you to be an effective facilitator of our retreat and specifically address our goals and objectives.

You clearly succeeded in meeting and, in many cases, exceeding our expectations. The activities that you led were very effective in addressing our needs. I was particularly impressed with both the content and tools that were utilized to improve upon our communication skills. The exercises were engaging and fit well with the content of your discussions. Your “lasering” techniques were extremely effective and should have a lasting effect on our team.

I also wanted you to know that we were very pleased with your effectiveness in leading and facilitating the meeting. Your presentation and facilitation skills were clearly important to the overall effectiveness of our retreat.

Thank you and I look forward to working with you in the future!
Chic Dohoney
Partner
Deloitte & Touche

Chris,
Thank you so much for the gift of your seminar at our retreat weekend. There are not many events in my life that have impacted me the way your presentation did. It was incredibly empowering and gave me a new set of tools for leadership.

What a wonderful gift to be empowered to decide what you will think and how you will feel, thereby positively impacting performance. Thank you so much.
Kristine
Kristine Woolsey, Architect
Woolsey Studio, Inc.

I first met Chris about a year ago. He was the guest speaker at one of my monthly CEO Forum Meetings.

Chris talked about a number of issues including controlling your thoughts, imaging and routines. His presentation totally impressed me and our group of 20 CEO’s.

Within days, I hired him to work with me and my staff of Business Development Officers to teach us more about effectively dealing with critical business and personal processes.

I was amazed with Chris’ ability to quickly pinpoint the issues that easily compromise successful outcomes. He is particularly talented at identifying your individual comfort zones and giving you the tools to expand them.

Within four months of working with Chris, more new accounts were opened at my firm than in any previous one year period in the history of the company.

Peak performance does not have to be a once in a while event, but an everyday habit, which Chris has absolutely helped us achieve.

Should you have the opportunity and pleasure of working with Chris, take it. You’ll be glad you did.
James H. O’Connor
President
BG Associates
Wealth Management

Chris Dorris saved my life—literally.  Every day was a struggle for survival.  Chris awakened me to the reality that we live in a world with no limits; a world where anything is possible. I went from being completely lost to starting a business, gaining admission to Harvard University Graduate School, and my future couldn’t be brighter.  Chris is one of most gifted people I know, and I would recommend him to anyone wanting to take their life to the next level. 
Jason Phillips
CEO, Phillips Development, Inc.
Harvard Real Estate Program 


I’ve been working with Chris for years now, and the lessons I’ve learned have helped me tremendously on The PGA Tour. It’s invaluable to know that I have him on my team.
Jeff Quinney, PGA Tour 
 

I am forever grateful for the profound impact you have had on my life and on my ability to choose and create happiness. This awareness and blessing is something that I carry with me every day. Thank you for teaching me how to be in charge of my life! 
Lots of Love,
Lauren Todd
Stanford Graduate
Pepperdine University Graduate Student 


Chris a quick note to again thank you for all the incredible things you’ve done for our family!! You sent an amazing email to Brinson a couple of weeks ago when he was in Japan playing the Junior World Cup! He shot 72, 76 before getting it and then finished 68, 68 after reading it. And, on Saturday he won the Virginia Men’s Amateur for the second year in a row using your approaches. He played two qualifying rounds and worked his way through a 32-player bracket and made the 36-hole final. After 27 holes of the final match, however, he was five down. Things weren’t looking so good. Using the mental toughness you taught him he proceeded to win seven of the last nine holes and he birdied the final five to win two up. Really, pretty incredible stuff (that we certainly didn’t teach him)!

You’ve been such a positive force in the life of everyone in our family for ten years or so. Thanks so much for all you’ve done and for always being there. You are the best!
Bruce and Camilla Paolini