TRANSFORM YOUR LEADERS,

TRANSFORM YOUR FUTURES

Unlock Your Leaders’ Full Potential

At Edge Leadership Solutions, we help executives and organizations improve team performance through transformational coaching and expert consulting, with a focus on executive partnering and leadership development, leading to growth and lasting success.

Providing services to Fortune 50 companies, our winning team inspires and ensures your success.

“Chris has been an exceptional partner to several executives, supporting their growth as they’ve scaled to lead in bigger and more impactful ways.”

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

Who We Are

Professional coaching enables leaders to achieve greater success, empowering senior executives and transforming struggling teams into productivity powerhouses.

At Edge Leadership Solutions, our unmatched expertise drives results. With over 15 years of corporate leadership experience, our founder and coaches hold advanced degrees in business, leadership, and organizational development. Providing services to Fortune 50 companies. Our winning team inspires and ensures your success.

Our Mission

At Edge Leadership Solutions, we unlock full potential through curiosity, presence, and intentionality. We partner with executives and organizations to navigate complexity, deepen self-awareness, and cultivate unstoppable confidence, empowering them to lead with clarity and impact.

Our Services

Enterprise Transformation

  • Change Management & Culture

  • Digital & Operational Excellence

  • Leadership & Talent Development

Consulting

  • Strategic Planning

  • Process Reengineering

  • Stakeholder Engagement

Leadership Coaching

  • Individual Executive Coaching

  • Team Coaching

  • Leadership Development Programs

Edge Solutions Founder

Chris Barnhill is an accomplished executive leader, consultant, speaker, and coach with extensive experience in new business development, product ownership, and digital product strategy, particularly in fintech and telecommunications. With a strong background in B2B and B2B2C markets, Chris excels at driving strategic initiatives, managing cross-functional teams, and delivering innovative solutions.

He has held leadership positions at industry-leading companies such as T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless, and Apple, where he developed and implemented strategies that drive growth and enhance customer experiences. Chris is committed to leadership development and mentorship and contributes to others growth at Johns Hopkins Carey Business School.

Chris holds an MBA in Marketing from Johns Hopkins Carey Business School and a Bachelor's in Finance & Entrepreneurship from Syracuse University. His diverse skills and strategic vision make him a sought-after leader in the business and technology sectors. He is attending Georgetown University to become a certified Executive Leadership Coach.

Chris lives in Baltimore, Maryland, with his wife, two children, and two Bernese Mountain Dogs.

Black and white photo of founder Chris in a suit smiling and leaning on a table in a cafe, with people sitting in the background.

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 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

"Growth is never by mere chance; it is the result of forces working together."

– James Cash Penny

Free Guide:

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