Chris Carlisle


Speaker, Author, and Elite Performance Coach

Live your optimal life

Life is too valuable to not maximize your potential

Coach Chris Carlisle

 

Chris Carlisle’s 35 years of experience in the classroom and in the coaching profession has inspired people of all walks of life to maximize their full potential and has made him one of the most sought-after motivational speakers on the circuit.

Chris incorporates experiences from his professional and personal life into each one of his presentations. His high-energy “sermons” will bring the audience to their feet, while at other times, the message hits so close to the bone that the silence can be deafening.

Carlisle covers professional and personal development, successful habits of champions in sports and business, and the work habits and leadership principles that allowed them to climb to the top of their profession.


The underlying tone of all of Chris Carlisle’s teachings is that life is too valuable to not maximize one’s potential.

Coach Carlisle’s bestselling book, “Move Or Die,” is available for purchase!

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  • Coach Chris Carlisle Motivational Speaker

    Speaking

    Coach Carlisle’s high energy “sermons” will bring the audience to their feet, while at other times, the message hits so close to the bone that the silence can be deafening. Carlisle covers professional and personal development, successful habits of champions in sports and business, and the work habits and leadership principles that allowed them to climb to the top rung of their profession.

  • Chris Carlisle Move or Die Book from Stuck to Significance

    Move or Die

    Coach Carlisle’s highly anticipated book, “Move or Die” blazes a clear path from where you presently are to where you expect to be. There are two kinds of people in the world: those who are stuck and those who are moving towards accomplishing their grandest dreams. Which one are you?

  • Coach Chris Carlisle 1:1 Performance Coaching to live your optimal life

    1:1 Coaching

    There are people who become stuck behind life's barriers and eventually stagnate because they have no idea how to move on. Without a plan to move forward, these people will eventually face their professional death. On the other hand, there are people who are confronted with similar issues but have the tools to find a way to continue moving towards their dreams and goals. They continue to move forward, and so can you.

A message from Coach C:

If you’re looking to optimize your professional abilities, your company, your business, or your team, you’re in the right place.

For 35 years I taught and coached at the high school level, the Junior College level, the Division 1 college level, and then the NFL. During those 35 years, I crossed paths with thousands of people. I used these experiences as my own laboratory - I studied each individual, and figured out the best parts of their habits and performance, and learned how to stay away from parts that don’t serve our goals.

I use all of this information within my teachings to help you get to where you want to be, to help your company get to where you want it to be, and to help your team get to the top of the game.

Check out my blog for articles that dive into the 5 Ps of elite performance: Passion, Preparation, Practice, Performance, and Perseverance.

 

What people are saying about Move or Die:

  • “Chris helped set the foundation for the Super Bowl Champion in Seattle with his innovative approach to developing and nurturing elite athletes…integral to the most successful programs in the history of the sport.”

    Bruce Feldman
    ESPN, FOX Sports Writer, Analyst, New York Times Best Selling Author

  • “(Chris’) lessons, words, visions, and inspirational stories not only impacted me in the NFL, but as a man. I am grateful for his significance in my life from the moment I met him. We either ‘move’ or we ‘die.’”

    Russell Wilson
    NFL Quarterback

  • “Winston Churchill said that he spent ninety percent of his time coming up with good answers to tough questions. Move or Die dives into precisely that. This generous gift of guidance is about your life and how every move is a game changer.”

    Scott L. Christensen
    Artist

  • “I enjoyed reading Chris Carlisle's book of his experiences, influences, and professional growth that came through each. Move or Die is a fun read with guidance in the basics of living of life or improving as an athlete.”

    Phillip Fulmer
    (Former) Head Football Coach at University of Tennessee; National Championship 1998

  • “I was fortunate to coach Chris … I applaud his drive, his vision, and his ability to never ‘flinch.’ Enjoy and learn from this read.”

    Barry Alverez
    Football Coach at Notre Dame and University of Wisconsin

  • “Chris Carlisle has inspired me because of our shared cancer battle, and his words have uplifted me through COVID and all the battles I face now. I am a better person with a better approach to life because of him.”

    Shelley Smith
    Five-time Emmy-winning Reporter for ESPN; (former) Writer-Reporter for Sports Illustrated

  • “Move or Die is a must-read for anyone navigating today’s leadership challenges. Chris’s guidance comes from the heart with life learnings from the playing field one can take to the corporate world.”

    Rosemary St. Clair
    Veteran Nike Executive, Vice President & General Manager, Nike Global Women (retired)

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