About
You want to lead bigger, but every choice feels like it could break everything.
The pressure is constant. Second-guessing decisions. Waking at 2 a.m., replaying meetings. Carrying too much, yet knowing you need to stretch further. I’ve been there.
Leading a team of 100+ taught me something crucial: leadership excellence isn’t about doing more. It’s about clarity, systems, and influence. That insight became the foundation of how I now coach senior leaders.
Today, I help Directors, VPs, and senior leaders:
✅ Step into larger roles with clarity, confidence, and executive presence
✅ Align their growth with organisational priorities and measurable outcomes
✅ Influence stakeholders and teams to drive meaningful impact
✅ Remove bottlenecks and scale leadership effectiveness sustainably
Through my SUCCESS Coaching Framework, every stage is designed to grow both the leader and the organization:
- Clarify priorities and define strategic goals
- Build executive presence and decision-making confidence
- Execute plans that deliver measurable business results
- Sustain influence and scale leadership across teams
I also partner with organisations to:
- Align executive teams for sharper strategy and execution
- Prepare high-potential leaders for senior roles
- Build leadership capacity that delivers tangible, measurable outcomes
The difference isn’t harder work. It’s smarter systems. Clarity. Influence. Impact, without burnout.
If you’re ready to accelerate your leadership trajectory and deliver results that move your career, your team, and your business forward, let’s connect.
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Key Skills
Experience
Senior Business Advisor | The Entourage
Aug 2025 - Present
The Entourage is Australia’s leading education institution for entrepreneurs, offering specialised programs, courses, and events that empower business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs to achieve their business goals and live purposeful lives.
As a Senior Advisor in the Elevate program, I worked directly with founders of seven- to eight-figure businesses across diverse industries. I advised them on increasing sales capacity, maximising profits, and scaling their teams to support sustainable growth.
Strategic Advisor – Leadership & Culture | Urban Rec Australia
Jun 2025 - Present
Provided strategic leadership and cultural advisory to guide organizational change and prepare for scalable growth.
Key Responsibilities:
Advised the executive team on leadership alignment and culture strategy.
Coached senior leaders through transformation using the SUCCESS Framework™.
Designed and implemented scalable leadership development programs to support change adoption and build capability.
Achievements:
Increased employee engagement and strengthened leadership alignment across the organization.
Enhanced organizational readiness for sustainable, long-term growth.
Business Owner | Chris March Coaching
Feb 2022 - Present
Executive and leadership coach with 20+ years of global leadership experience, first as a senior leader and COO, and now as a coach and strategic advisor to leaders and teams within organisations across North America, Australia, and Europe.
Individual clients: Senior leaders and high-potential managers across industries seeking promotion, influence, clarity, and performance without burnout.
Corporate clients include Flight Centre, Urban Rec Australia, Century Fire Protection, and fast-growing companies across travel, tourism and hospitality, technology, and professional services sectors.
My coaching focus combines sustainable performance with ROI for the organisation. Each engagement is structured using my SUCCESS Coaching Framework, supported by AGW Insights diagnostics to identify blind spots, shift mindsets, and build leadership capabilities.
Topics include: Executive presence. Communication and influence. Leadership transitions. Confidence and clarity. Strategic thinking. Team alignment and performance.
For individual or corporate enquiries, visit: https://www.chrismarchcoaching.com.
Chief Operating Officer | Worldgo Travel Management
Feb 2024 - Jan 2025
Led operational transformation to support Canadian and U.S. market expansion and sustainable business growth.
Key Responsibilities:
Directed HRIS, VOIP systems, and Google Workspace to Microsoft 365 migration to improve efficiency and scalability.
Coached and developed leaders, fostering a culture of continuous learning and high performance.
Oversaw day-to-day operations across business functions, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
Achievements:
Strengthened U.S. market readiness through scalable processes and compliance.
Improved service delivery and leadership effectiveness by empowering and mentoring teams.
General Manager | FCM Travel Canada
Sep 2023 - Jan 2024
Stabilized national operations and led business recovery through organizational transition and executive turnover.
Key Responsibilities:
Led national team turnaround, restoring focus and accountability.
Rebuilt and strengthened enterprise client relationships.
Championed service improvement initiatives.
Achievements:
Achieved a 5% revenue increase through targeted recovery strategies.
Enhanced operational efficiency by reducing response times 20% through process optimization.
Director Of Operations | Corporate Traveller Canada
Dec 2019 - Aug 2023
Directed Ontario operations, leading Corporate Traveller’s largest global operations team in Canada’s most critical market, and driving post-COVID growth and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
Executed national growth strategy across cross-functional teams.
Implemented lean systems to support scalable growth.
Oversaw 24/7 emergency operations, ensuring uninterrupted service delivery and business continuity.
Achievements:
Collaborated with the senior leadership team to redesign business operations and growth strategy in response to COVID-19, positioning the company for recovery and renewed growth.
Delivered $3.9M profit in 2023—one of the highest profitability results globally across the Corporate Traveller network.
General Manager | Flight Centre Business Travel - Canada
Jun 2016 - Nov 2019
Led a national division, building a high-performing team and driving sustained growth across Canada. Held full accountability for sales, operations, and client success.
Key Responsibilities:
Directed sales, operations, and client success functions to ensure aligned execution and market responsiveness.
Spearheaded strategic expansion into Eastern Canada, opening new markets and revenue streams.
Achievements:
Delivered 18% year-on-year growth, consistently surpassing financial targets.
Recognized as the most profitable retail division within the company.
Awarded Global Excellence and Top Operations Leader honours for outstanding performance.
Education & Certificates
Team Coach
Center for Executive Coaching
Dec 2024
Associate Certified Coach (ACC)
International Coaching Federation (ICF)
Sep 2024
NLP Master Pracitioner
NLP Canada Training
May 2023
Executive Coach
Center for Executive Coaching APAC
Dec 2022
Life & Success Coach
Jay Shetty Certification School
Dec 2021
Brand Management, Business Administration, Management
Marketing Week Mini MBA with Mark Ritson
Aug 2020
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Marketing Week Mini MBA with Mark Ritson
Jul 2017
Dipolma, Marketing
TAFE NSW
Jan 2009
Schedule a Session
Introduction Call
30 min
Free
This is a 30-minute introduction call to explore your current challenges, your goals, and whether my support is the right fit to help you.
Executive Coaching Package
60 min
$1285.89 for 6 sessions
This 6-session Executive Coaching Package is designed to elevate strategic clarity, sharpen leadership presence, and accelerate decision-making.
Leadership Coaching Package
60 min
$1285.89 for 6 sessions
This 6-session package strengthens core leadership capabilities for success in team and management roles.
Executive Coaching
60 min
$257.18 per session
This 60-minute session cuts through noise and equips you to lead with sharp thinking, confident presence, and strategic impact.
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