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Chris Wong

Chris Wong

Executive coach and licensed therapist for nonprofit leaders

Weymouth, Massachusetts
Boston, Massachusetts
Joined January 2026

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Mental Health Social Work
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Nonprofit Leadership
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Little Wanderers Home
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HR & Org Development
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Samaritans Network

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

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