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Chris Wong

Chris Wong

Executive coach and licensed therapist for nonprofit leaders

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Weymouth, Massachusetts
Boston, Massachusetts
Joined January 2026
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Summary

Executive coaching and nonprofit leadership development — Chris founded Leadership Potential to help nonprofit executives navigate chaotic transitions, repair dysfunctional cultures, and build high-performing teams; his practice centers on coaching, leadership training, and aligning people, processes, and strategy so organizations can focus on mission impact. myleadershippotential+2
Licensed clinician with behavioral health and clinical training — Chris is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with graduate training from Boston University School of Medicine and prior roles in behavioral health and clinical settings; this clinical foundation informs his coaching, especially around difficult conversations, conflict, and psychological safety. psychologytoday+1
Program and curriculum builder — Across roles he has designed and launched leadership development initiatives (mentorship programs, internal coaching, fellowship programs, and the TRUST program) and delivered assessment processes (360s) and succession-planning projects to strengthen leadership pipelines and organizational capacity. executivesdiary+2
Content creator and communicator on difficult conversations — Chris hosts and co-hosts a podcast and frequently appears on nonprofit and leadership-focused podcasts, where he shares frameworks for navigating conflict, building trust, and leading with clarity and compassion. apple+2

Work

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Navigating Purpose with Precision: Chris Wong Of Leadership Potential On Five Critical Mistakes to Avoid When Leading A Purpose-Driven Business

September 19, 2024

An in-depth interview covering leadership lessons for purpose-driven organizations, common misconceptions about mission-led work, and five critical mistakes to avoid when leading mission-oriented businesses.

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Chris Wong's Biography (Executives Diary profile)

December 4, 2023

Biographical profile summarizing Chris Wong's journey from clinical work to leadership development, highlights of his work building learning cultures and leadership programs, and his coaching focus for nonprofits.

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Hobbies

Volunteer work and mission trips including medical missions to the Dominican Republic. medium