Chris Wiersma


A bit about Chris
- Expert in goal and planning theory
- Team Building
- Scale Up
- Self Leadership
Meet Chris Wiersma
Chris Wiersma is a Harvard-trained executive coach, fractional executive, and business advisor with over 20 years of experience in organizational leadership with PNL responsibilities. He has guided numerous teams and leaders to achieve remarkable results through a structured and effective approach. As a facilitator at MacKay CEO Forums, Chris leverages his extensive knowledge and proven strategies to create impactful sessions for CEOs and executives.
Utilizing insights from behavioral and organizational psychology, Chris identifies and addresses the hidden reasons why most strategic plans fail. He is an expert in the four major roadblocks to execution and employs goal conflicts analysis to help leaders and teams bridge the gap between their current performance and their actual potential.
Chris specializes in assisting mid-size entrepreneurial firms as they navigate critical growth thresholds where past paradigms are no longer adequate for the next layer of growth. Drawing on Marshall Goldsmith’s insight that “what got them here won’t get them there,” Chris leverages his deep understanding of these critical transitions to provide tailored advice and strategies that drive sustainable growth.
Chris is also a dedicated father of three teenagers and an accomplished endurance athlete. He regularly places at the top of his age category in Ironman competitions, marathons, and ultra-marathons.
Chris's Group Overview
Chris is deeply passionate about helping people and organizations move forward. Chris chairs a forum group consisting of CEOs.
Group Member Overview
Chris leads and mentors several Forum Groups of CEOs to help them resolve their biggest challenges.

Oil and Gas

Marketing

Property Management

Health Care

Real Estate

Meeting Locations
Chris’s forum group meet 7 times per year. Each member hosts the meeting at their preferred location which are hosted in Calgary.
Special Advisors
MacKay Chairs engage a committee of Special Advisors in their professional and group development, expanding the network and support available to our members and Chairs. These seasoned experts bring a wealth of knowledge and experience, elevating the quality of our Forums. By collaborating closely with Forum Chairs, they enhance the peer support system, tapping into a deeper pool of connections and expertise to foster even greater leadership development and business success.

Chris McPhee
Professional EOS Implementer
If you're keen to grow your business, get everyone aligned towards a common vision, instill accountability and discipline, and build a healthy leadership team and culture, Chris can help. He brings the real-world experience you need to help you get what you want from your business.
WHAT CAN PEER LEARNING DO FOR YOU?
Vision
The collective group will be able to provide valuable insights as to future outcomes.
SHARED EXPERIENCE
A valuable platform for creating a collective narrative that strengthens connections and promotes a sense of community.
SUPPORT
Members find a supportive community that offers insights, understanding and creates a valuable network for navigating challenges and fostering personal growth.