Seen on ABC, CBS, NBC and FOX, TWO TIME #1 Best-Selling Author, Lifestyle & Procrastination Expert Chris Cooper is one of the most dynamic, engaging and accomplished speakers, trainers and coaches in America. With three academic degrees from Morehouse College, The Georgia Institute of Technology & New York University, numerous professional certifications, book smarts and street smarts this young man of vision, passion and charisma has done it all! From being the youngest Senior Manager ever with a major Fortune 100 Company to starting three businesses, to running with the bulls in Spain and even Walking on Fire, Chris’ life has indeed been and continues to be an exciting adventure.
Chris is the President/CEO of Execute Your Passion, LLC- an Atlanta based professional services firm specializing in motivational seminars, and leadership and professional development training and services. The firm offers innovative ways to assist in the complete development of individuals and organizations through innovative coaching practices and techniques, best in class training solutions, and subject matter expertise focused speaking services.
Chris has a wealth of knowledge from two decades of experience working and consulting for over 75 Fortune 500 Companies and serving hundreds of organizations with a list of clientele spanning 5 continents. In addition, Chris is a former Tony Robbins Elite Peak Performance & Business Results Coach and served for 4 yrs. as an Adjunct & Corporate Instructor with Emory University’s Center for Lifelong Learning teaching Professional Development and Communications Courses to adult learners of all ages serving in various capacities from entry level, to Senior Management to the C-Suite. Chris has given over 15,000 coaching sessions, and delivered over 4500 presentations and live events across the world.
Chris’ accolades include but are not limited to: being named Outstanding Atlanta, LEAD Atlanta, Georgia Young Game Changers, New Leaders Council (NLC), Who’s Who in Black Atlanta (10x), being featured in The IMPRINT Magazine as “Young & Relentless”, being featured in Dunia International Magazine, being featured on the UNCF Empower ME Tour, The AT&T 28 Days Movers & Shakers Campaign, being named one of Power 30 under 30, and being named one of GXL Magazine’s Most Influential People.
Chris is an amazing father, coach, speaker, trainer, instructor, motivator, author and entrepreneur. He is committed to his lifelong aspiration of investing and assisting in the development of people who he believes are the world’s hidden treasures. He is spiritual, fun, energetic and engaging. His mission is simple: To Ignite the Fire Inside!!