Improve team performance.
Strengthen leadership.
Get real results.

We work with leaders and executive teams to improve execution and build systems that drive the business.
We provide targeted support that improves performance and frees leaders to focus on what matters.

  DESIGNED FOR IMPACT

How We Help

Team Performance Strategy

We dig into how your team operates, identify the real breakdowns, and reset expectations and systems so the work gets done. Less drama, more traction.

Executive Coaching for Senior Leaders

We’re not here to hand out advice. We’re here to help you lead with clarity, hold the right people accountable, and stop carrying the full weight of the team.

Strategic Group Coaching

(PEER Model) Small groups of rising leaders get a place to work through live challenges, build real peer trust, and become more accountable. This is not a webinar. It's leadership, sharpened in the open.

Who We Work With

  • PE-backed execs navigating change

  • Founders stepping into bigger leadership

  • Senior leaders in growth-stage orgs

  • Operators who need to level up their team without slowing down

Why It Works

  • Clear structure and expectations

  • Real conversations, not canned modules

  • Fast traction inside high-stakes teams

  • Backed by 15+ years in real executive roles

Proof That It Works

Recent Case Study

Start-Up CRO Navigates Role Evolution

CLIENT: Shawn F. – CRO, Tech Start-Up

BEFORE COACHING:
 Shawn was navigating post-PE acquisition tension—caught between founders, a new CEO, and unclear priorities across three business units.

DURING COACHING
 We used polarity coaching to reframe tensions, created a '5 life buckets' model to restore balance, and built alignment plans across units.

AFTER COACHING:

  • Unified GTM messaging across all units

  • Improved work-life balance while maintaining output

Delivered a cohesive GTM plan that unlocked Series B funding milestone

SO WHAT?
Shawn matured from tactical executor to strategic partner, increasing trust, clarity, and organizational readiness to scale.

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Real-World Leadership. Certified Coaching.

Edge Leadership founder Chris Barnhill brings real-world executive expertise and trusted coaching to help leaders thrive.

  • ICF Associate Certified Coach with 200+ hours of coaching

  • 15+ years in Fortune 100 leadership at Verizon, T-Mobile, and Apple

  • Proven track record in business growth, product strategy, and leadership development

Founder Chris Barnhill

Real Results: Success Stories from Executives & Teams

  • "Working with Chris has been a transformative experience. His insightful guidance has helped me grow as a leader, equipping me with the skills and confidence to navigate organizational change and prepare for the next growth stage in my entrepreneurial journey. His strategic approach and personalized coaching have been invaluable in helping me make better decisions, inspire my team, and drive meaningful progress. I highly recommend Chris to any leader looking to elevate their impact and achieve their goals."

    -President of Commercial Real Estate Services Firm

  • "Chris is very gifted at helping people recognize their untapped potential. He creates a comfortable and collaborative space that makes breakthroughs feel natural and unforced. He genuinely cares, and it shows. His approach has enabled me to gain clarity around my priorities. Chris' coaching style and process have enhanced my self-awareness in unexpected ways, illuminating new pathways to achieve my goals with intention. My toolkit has grown from a problem-solving perspective, which has translated to better performance, a stronger leadership style and an elevated sense of fulfillment. Chris empowers you to level-up. I would highly recommend Chris to anyone who is ready to be introspective and grow on a personal or professional level."

    -Startup co-founder & VP of sales, private equity-backed Information Technology Company

  • "Chris has been an exceptional partner to several executives, supporting their growth as they’ve scaled to lead in bigger and more impactful ways. Our company is undergoing a significant transformation, requiring a more scalable approach to leadership. Thanks to Chris’s guidance and the commitment of our leaders to coaching, we’ve seen remarkable results that are driving our progress forward."

    -Chief Human Resource Officer, Private Equity-Backed Distribution Company

Free Guide:

Navigate What’s Next with Confidence

Our guide supports increased leadership self-awareness, a key predictor of leadership effectiveness per studies by Korn Ferry, Harvard Business Review

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