About Coach Chris

Former hall of fame coach and 40+ year educator, Dr. Christina Accornero is a premier success coach who has devoted four decades to helping people reach their full potential.

As a personal and corporate coach, Dr. Accornero’s commitment is to invest in the lives of others in a way that helps them advance in the fullness of their voice, value and vision.

Chris believes that a vision, a dream, an idea, or an imagination is a beautiful, powerful thing. She knows that the process of transformation can take people from inner reflection and finding self-worth, to strengthening their voice and casting a vision for their future.

For more than four decades, Chris has called the profession of coaching her first love. It started in the world of higher education as a NCAA Division 1 player in three sports, while completing her bachelor’s and master’s degrees. She continued as a nationally ranked coach, completed her doctoral degree in Intercultural Studies, served for 40 years in higher education as a professor and leading educator, and has now stepped into her future as a Master Coach.

Chris is a member of several professional organizations, professional, boards and committees. Her current work allows for interaction with a variety of organizations and people, coaching them to success as individuals and corporate groups. She holds certifications from the Center for Transformational Coaching (DTMC), the International Coaching Academy (ACC), and the International Coach Federation (PCC).

And Chris is a storyteller - loving to tell stories of various kinds – through photos, voice, words - using many voices from around the world. All to show how we can begin each day with a forward moving vision of what is possible in the world around us.

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From a Client's View... 

from Maria...

"For several years I had wanted to make some significant changes in my life both personally and professionally but I found I was “frustrating stuck”.  I felt like I was in some type of deep mud pit..... the harder I tried and struggled the deeper I sank. Spending time with Chris was life changing.  She helped me “see” how I was contributing to the stuck process and the various boundaries of my own making. I was unsure how I would feel about coaching sessions over the phone, but I found I loved it. Coaching via phone eliminated outside visual distractions and I could stay focused. It was also easier to carve out 45 min or an hour for a session since I did not have to include travel time. What I like best about Chris’ coaching style is that my time with her is so empowering. She does not “tell” or “direct” me on what to do, but rather she asks just the right questions that helps me uncover the speed bumps of my own making and then continues to ask transformational questions that helps me come up with my own go forward plan. As changes took place, Chris celebrated with me and helped me build on the forward momentum. Chris helped me get to where I wanted to be and in the process of doing so I walked away with tools and skills that empowers me to continue to change, grow and reach my goals. Thanks Chris for providing a safe, peaceful engaging space that allowed me to find what I was looking for!”

from Eve...

"Frankly speaking, I did not know the power of life coaching until I got to see and hear Chris Accornero in real time practice. I got up one day with some issues that brought me to a state of fear, disbelief, disappointment, discouragement, and vulnerability. I was praying and completely feeling powerless over the situation. Just like God was guiding me, I called Chris and explained what was going on. The energy I got from our short session was everything to counter what I was going through. You just hear this calm voice just listening and only asking one or two questions only to clarify what she thought she was hearing. Within a short time of phone call, my situation was completely the opposite of what I was feeling a few minutes before. That short talk moved me from not only that situation but also it became a reference to my daily life situations. This life needs life-coaches like Chris, who with her intelligence, wisdom, and skills help not only to realize the power within, but also how to apply it to our daily lives. I will forever be grateful for that moment. Chris, God is truly using you for a great purpose."