Dr. Chris Jochum

My mission is to Develop Leaders, Improve Organizations, and Enrich Lives because the best way to improve an organization and those within it is by developing its leader. With over 25 years of experience as a classroom teacher, education professor and university leader, I have trained leaders in public schools and higher education in the U.S. and abroad and look forward to adding value to you and those you serve.

Customizable Training and Speaking Topics for Educational and Corporate Organizations

Accepting the Call of Leadership

Transition into your leadership role with confidence and clarity by cultivating personal and professional growth and learning to ask the right questions. Be the best leader you can be!

Unlocking Organizational DNA

Uncover the essence of your organization’s culture and climate and ignite positive change by identifying and transforming what you Do, Notice, & Accept.

Navigating Conflict with Confidence & Comfort

Equip yourself and your team to professionally and proactively address conflict in a way that is productive and supports the culture and climate of your organization.

Mission Statement Development

Craft a mission statement that resonates with your organization’s values and aspirations through an engaging, collaborative process that ensures alignment and clarity.

Toxic Turnaround: From TNT to TLC

Learn how to fix what you didn’t break by transforming a Toxic, Negative, & Tense culture into one built on Trust, Loyalty, & Collaboration.

Classroom CEO

(Specifically For K-12 Districts)

Support and retain teachers through leadership development that Cultivates, Empowers, & Optimizes their talents so they can stay in the classroom while also supporting their building, district & community. Teachers don’t have to “leave to lead”!

Testimonials from K-12 Teachers

“As a classroom teacher, Chris empowered me to see myself as a teacher-leader who can create lasting and meaningful change for my students, colleagues, and school community. The knowledge I gained from him allowed me to reflect on my practice and sharpen my leadership skills within all areas of my life!” ESOL Teacher & Instructional Coach

“I think the biggest impact so far is that I feel better about being a teacher than I have in a long time and that is worth a lot!” High School English Teacher

“From a teacher’s lens, it gave me a greater understanding of why leaders might make the decisions they are making and helped me develop empathy for the challenges that leaders face.” Elementary Teacher

“This not only taught me about great leadership but also made me reflect on my teaching and leadership qualities. I liked how it reminded me that I did do some of the things mentioned but also taught me about how to be a better teacher and coach.” Middle School Teacher

Testimonials from Higher Education

Dr. Jochum combines academic theory with practical insight. He is a skilled practitioner, engaging presenter, and exceptional leader. I have attended several of Chris’s sessions and continue to learn so much – he helps me grow as a leader. Department Chair, University of Nebraska at Omaha

Chris led our department faculty and staff through a fun, and effective retreat. We both made strides towards our renewed mission as well as got to know each other a little better along the way. Department Chair, Kansas State University

Dr. Jochum is an inclusive leader. He generously offers chairs his time and shares key tenets from his book. The learning guides he has developed have been appreciated by our chairs and give them a way to deepen their learning of critical leadership principles, beyond the academy. Director, SUNY SAIL Institute

Dr. Jochum’s workshop helped to provide me a sense of comfort stepping into my first role as an administrator. He provided methods for communication amongst colleagues, strategies and insight into effective leadership tactics, and real-world issues. It has been over a year since his presentation, and I can easily say that I wouldn’t feel as comfortable in my new position without having experienced his workshop. I highly recommend him for any pre-administrative training that you may need. Associate Director, University of Utah

I had the privilege of attending two of Chris’ workshops. His approach of fostering deep reflection and enabling rich conversations not only expanded our viewpoints but also equipped us with tangible leadership strategies. His delivery and the content’s relevance are commendable. Department Chair, Universidad del Norte, Barranquilla, Colombia