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Chris Payne: Executive Portfolio
A transformational executive with a proven track record of scaling businesses, building resilient teams, and navigating high-stakes growth environments.
Overview
Strategic Insight
I bring a unique blend of strategic insight, operational excellence, and human-centric leadership to the C-suite, equipped to drive growth, efficiency, and cultural integrity in dynamic markets.
Proven Experience
With experience leading companies from startup to $72M revenue, managing complex HR transformations, and embedding AI and systems thinking into operations, I am positioned to lead organizations through scale, change, and reinvention, whether as CEO, COO, or CHRO.
Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)
Executive Credentials
Executive MBA + dual senior HR certifications (SPHR, SHRM-SCP)
Talent Development
Led talent development for teams in high-pressure environments
Innovation Platform
Built a mobile leadership coaching platform (MindfulLeader)
Strategic Empathy
Navigated layoffs, succession planning, and culture rebuilds
How I Help: I turn human potential into a competitive edge. As CHRO, I embed leadership development, resilience, and culture into the business strategy, ensuring the right people are in the right seats and growing.
Signature Strengths
AI + Systems Thinking
Leverage cutting-edge tools to optimize operations and elevate human performance.
High-Stakes Clarity
Known for bringing calm and strategic focus to complex, chaotic, or transitional business phases.
Empowered Culture Architect
Build values-based cultures that retain top talent and spark innovation.
Financial + Human Acumen
Merge business fundamentals with emotional intelligence for balanced leadership.
Scalable Execution
From solopreneurs to $80M+ operations, I design with scale in mind from day one.
Let's Connect
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Website/Brand
Elevate Beyond | MindfulLeader by EBLabs
Location
Based in Colorado, supporting clients globally