Your organization is already strong. How much more could it achieve with less friction and greater momentum?
This work is not for organizations committed to doing things the way they have always been done...
Strong technical teams need space to examine how work actually happens: where decisions stall, communication breaks down, collaboration becomes expensive, and capable people unintentionally slow momentum.
Organizations that invest in professional coaching are dedicated to bringing out the best in their people AND expecting the best from them. It means rejecting the mentality that the status quo is good enough. It's for leaders who want to stay ahead by strengthening their people, their teams, and relationships that turn strategy into results.
I'm Chris Lalchan, founder of Empowered Synergy Executive Coaching, based in Calgary. As both a Professional Certified Coach and a licensed professional engineer, I help executives, directors, and technical teams turn complexity into clearer decisions, stronger relationships, and better execution.
Services Include:
- 1:1 Executive Coaching
- Team Coaching
- Mentor Coaching Services
- 360 Degree Assessments
- Relationship Intelligence
- Group Coaching - Integrated Leadership for Modern Parents
A customized approach suited to your organizations unique strengths and opportunities
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Considering Executive Coaching for your Organization?
Empowered Synergy offers executive coaching that enhances team performance, fosters resilience, and supports well-being.
If you're considering adding a trusted executive coach to your roster, let’s explore how Empowered Synergy can help you navigate leadership transitions, develop high-performing teams, and strengthen organizational culture. Click below to learn more about my expertise and how we can work together to create a lasting impact.
Chris Lalchan and Ruth Moulton discuss some of the outcomes from their coaching engagement
Coaching Engagement Debrief
Daniel and Chris discuss coaching for technical leaders
Coaching Engagement Debrief
KIND WORDS FROM CLIENTS
"I suffered from getting lost in the daily demands of my job"
I recognized that while I had an excellent idea for long-term growth, it would never become a reality unless I did something about it. Only 30 minutes once a week with Chris gave me the focus and direction I was looking for. Within four sessions with Chris, he had me clarify short and long-term goals and a blueprint for achieving them.
-Bill G. Program Director, Faculty of Graduate Studies University of Calgary
"I still find myself asking the question 'what does this goal look like with the governor off?"
The start to this year has been pretty challenging in ways I wasn’t tested last year - like now we have many more cross-functional partners in the mix requiring alignment, but I’ve been able to navigate it pretty well, or at least better than the past.
My “passion” definitely still shows up to work!
Thank you for your help and working with me! It honestly helped a lot, and I still find myself asking the question “what does this goal look like with the governor off?”. You’re a great coach!
-Eliza B - Engineering Manager @ Reddit
"I realized that the tactical approaches I use in regular, non-transactional conversations can also be effectively applied in transactional contexts."
I mentioned wanting to improve my skills in this area, particularly in moving beyond efficient conversation. I focused on effective communication to achieve win-win solutions and keep moving forward. Back then, rephrasing and reiterating were challenging for me. Now, I often find myself using that technique in my conversations. It has been incredibly beneficial for cultivating effective professional relationships.
Hussam Tungekar - Operations Leader, Business Growth Strategist, & Diversity advocate
Do you feel like there's never enough time to strategize and innovate in your technical role? You're not alone!
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