Christopher Thompson is a master facilitator, keynote speaker, and executive leadership coach who transforms individuals, teams, and organizations through human-centered strategy and inclusive design. As the founder of CORE Inclusive Consulting, he brings a signature blend of clarity, compassion, and challenge to every engagement—whether he’s advising senior leaders, speaking on national stages, or equipping the next generation of changemakers.
With three decades of leadership experience across finance, healthcare, education, technology, and faith-based sectors, Christopher is known for helping people stretch beyond outdated paradigms and lead with purpose, agility, and integrity. His trademarked CORE Framework—Courageous Connection, Outcomes-Driven Leadership, Relationship Mastery, and Emotional Agility—is the foundation of his coaching programs, keynotes, and leadership development workshops.
A former executive at JPMorgan Chase, Christopher led national strategies in talent engagement, culture transformation, and inclusive leadership. Today, he partners with organizations across industries—including government agencies, school districts, universities, and Fortune 100 companies—to help them build cultures where trust thrives, leadership is lived, and people feel seen.
Christopher is also a faculty member at the Pacific Coast Banking School and an International Coaching Federation (ICF)-certified coach. He is the author of the forthcoming book Strong CORE: Soul Work for Leaders Who Want to Last, which weaves together leadership insights, lived experiences, and practical tools to help leaders build from the inside out.Whether in a boardroom, classroom, or conference hall, Christopher’s mission remains clear: to help leaders lead from their CORE—and build workplaces where people grow, belong, and make an impact that lasts.
Christopher Thompson is a master facilitator, keynote speaker, and executive leadership coach who transforms leaders, teams, and organizations through human-centered strategy and inclusive design. As founder of CORE Inclusive Consulting, he brings clarity, compassion, and challenge to every engagement.
With leadership experience across finance, healthcare, education, technology, and faith-based sectors, Christopher helps people stretch beyond outdated paradigms and lead with purpose, agility, and integrity. His CORE Framework—Courageous Connection, Outcomes-Driven Leadership, Relationship Mastery, and Emotional Agility—anchors his coaching, keynotes, and workshops.
A former JPMorgan Chase executive, he has led national strategies in talent engagement, culture transformation, and inclusive leadership. Today, he partners with organizations across industries to build cultures where trust thrives, leadership is lived, and people feel seen.
Christopher is an ICF-certified coach, faculty at the Pacific Coast Banking School, and author of the forthcoming Strong CORE: Soul Work for Leaders Who Want to Last. His mission is simple: help leaders lead from their CORE and create workplaces where people grow, belong, and make an impact that lasts.
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