Executive Coaching for Leaders
Massachusetts, New York, Montana, And Vermont
Psychologist-Led Leadership Advisory in MA, NY & Beyond
Dr. John Christopher is a licensed psychologist and executive advisor providing confidential executive coaching for CEOs, founders, physicians, and senior leaders navigating complexity, performance pressure, and organizational responsibility.
Grounded in psychological science and contemplative practice, this work supports clarity in decision-making, emotional regulation under stress, and sustainable high performance.
Executive Coaching That Goes Beyond Performance
Unlike traditional executive coaching that focuses primarily on productivity and goal attainment, this approach addresses the underlying psychological and physiological dynamics that shape leadership effectiveness.
Areas of focus include:
Decision-making under pressure
Leadership presence and communication
Emotional intelligence and relational dynamics
Burnout prevention and recovery
Ethical tension and values-based leadership
Chronic stress and nervous system regulation
The aim is structural leadership development — not short-term performance hacks.
Addressing Executive Burnout at Its Source
High-level leadership often carries hidden costs:
Decision fatigue and cognitive overload
Emotional constriction or detachment
Sleep disruption and chronic stress activation
Erosion of purpose and professional vitality
Organizational strain and relational breakdown
Executive coaching integrates neuroscience, stress physiology, and somatic regulation tools to help leaders shift from reactive survival states into steadier, more strategic functioning.
This is not wellness coaching. It is psychologically informed leadership advisory.
Mindfulness as a Leadership Discipline
Mindfulness in this context is not relaxation or spirituality. It is the disciplined cultivation of attention, self-regulation, and clarity in high-stakes environments.
Drawing from decades of contemplative study and teaching—including Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)—Dr. Christopher integrates evidence-based mindfulness practices to strengthen executive resilience, focus, and adaptive capacity.
Why Work With a Psychologist for Executive Coaching?
Working with a licensed psychologist offers a distinct advantage:
Expertise in stress physiology and burnout science
Deep understanding of relational and organizational dynamics
Capacity to identify blind spots and recurring behavioral patterns
Clinical discernment when mental health and performance intersect
This depth allows leaders to develop not only sharper strategy—but greater internal coherence.
Who This Work Serves
Executive coaching is designed for:
CEOs and founders
Healthcare executives and physicians
Senior public-sector leaders
Academic leaders and department heads
High-responsibility professionals facing sustained pressure
Services are provided virtually for clients in Massachusetts, New York, Montana, Vermont, and nationally.
A Confidential Advisory Process
Coaching engagements are structured, reflective, and highly confidential. Sessions create space for strategic recalibration, psychological insight, and values-aligned leadership development.
The goal is not simply to enhance output — but to support leadership that is steady, ethical, and sustainable.
Reach out today to learn more about my executive leadership coaching services.
Individual adult psychotherapy
Anxiety concerns
Stress management and burnout
Depression and mood disorders
Emotion regulation
Chronic pain, insomnia, and medical challenges
Spirituality and self-growth
Self-esteem concerns
Transitions, life challenges, and coping skills
Mindfulness training, MBSR, self-care, and well-being
Clinical Expertise
Psychosomatic Medicine
Trauma and PTSD
Identity concerns
Codependency concerns
Attachment difficulties and family of origin issues
Grief, bereavement, and loss
Mindfulness expertise for business and organizations
Health care professionals, burnout prevention
Men's issues
Professional supervision, college students, and career
About Dr. John Christopher
Before entering full-time private practice, Dr. John Christopher served as a professor for over two decades at Dartmouth College, the University of Washington, Montana State University, and the University of Guam. His academic work focused on theoretical psychology, contemplative studies, ethics, and cultural perspectives on human development.
Dr. Christopher is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association (APA) and served as President of the Society of Theoretical and Philosophical Psychology (APA Division 24). He is also a Fellow of the Mind & Life Institute and was a founding member of its Ethics, Education, and Human Development Initiative, contributing to the development of curriculum aligned with the Dalai Lama’s vision for ethics education in schools.
He is a licensed psychologist in Montana, Massachusetts, Vermont, and New York.
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