Chris Trani, M.A. Senior Consultant

Chris is an independent consultant and executive coach specializing in change initiatives within the financial and healthcare industries. She has the versatility to work effectively with individuals and teams of most any size who are challenged by both personal and professional change. Leveraging her many years of experience as an internal consultant on hundreds of change and transition projects, Chris’ client list includes senior leaders and initiative teams at Wells Fargo, INTECH, Janus Capital Group, and McKesson. She is lauded for her excellent presentation and facilitation skills, both with senior teams and large groups. She is known for her relentless focus on designing conversations that lead to action, accountability, and results.

Chris spent eleven years at Janus Capital Group (formerly Janus Funds) in roles including Vice President of Organizational Capability and Vice President of Leadership and Communication Coaching. During this time she contributed her expertise to several enterprise-wide initiatives such as infrastructure changes to accommodate rapid growth, downsizing, transition from private to public company, and the rebound from an industry-wide scandal.

Earlier in her career, Chris was an oncology nurse and Nurse Manager of the Adult Oncology Unit at Presbyterian/ St. Luke’s Medical Center in Denver. She then successfully transitioned from her clinical role to become the Management and Organizational Development Specialist for the medical center which enabled her to both develop and contribute her leadership, communication, and facilitation skills to wide spectrum of projects.

In addition to her under-graduate degree in nursing and certification as an Oncology Nurse Practitioner, Chris earned her M.A. in Counseling Psychology from Lesley College in Cambridge, MA. She has completed numerous certification courses throughout her career including Mastering the Art of Professional Coaching, Coaching for Authentic Leadership, High Impact Consulting, and Managing Organizational Transition. She also has over 20 years experience using the DiSC dimensions of behavior system.

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