July 20, 2026
The Coach Behind the Coach
The Coach Behind the Coach: Why Every Leader Needs Someone in Their Corner As leaders, we’re often expected to have the answers. We solve problems, make decisions, guide teams, and help others…
Our Pillars
Inspiring Human Potential
Self-Awareness
Awareness ignites the power to change. Self-awareness is the first step for real change to occur. It is the foundation for a healthy, joyful, and purposeful life.
Mindset
Mindset is the fuel for change. It is the second step for real change to occur. Changing mindset is a choice and is accomplished through disciplined self-awareness and reframing.
Behavior Change
Behavior is the vehicle for change. Changing our behaviors is the third step for real change to occur. Behavior originates in our subconscious. When mindset changes, behavior follows.
Chris Sopa
Psychologist & Speaker
I’m Dr. Chris and I am committed to helping others succeed by showing them how to tap into their hidden potential so they can be the best version of themselves and the best for the world.
The Traveling Psychologist Blog
July 13, 2026
Why Pausing Feels So Scary
Why Pausing Feels So Scary—And Why You Need It Anyway When was the last time you truly paused? Not because you were forced to. Not because you were sick, exhausted, or on…
July 6, 2026
The Pause that Changed Everything
When I launched my podcast, The Intentional Pause, I kept asking myself one question: What should my very first episode be about? The answer became obvious. I needed to tell my…
August 6, 2025
The Intentional Pause
“Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes…including you.” ~Anne Lamott Twenty-three years ago, I was living my life in a way that may sound familiar to…
June 24, 2024
Are You a Worrywart?
“The primary cause of unhappiness (and worry) is never the situation but your thoughts about it.” I bought a house in September of 2023. Although I bought a house in the…
February 7, 2024
22 Things You Can Do to Help Your Employees Move Through Change
Address fears, anxieties, and stress points directly with your people (ASK!). Increase the touchpoints with your people (more one on one’s, team meetings, face-to-face meetings, random check-ins). Communicate the why when you…
Testimonials
Cherita W.
Thank you for the wonderful experience you provided for the faculty, staff, students, and community guests at our first annual health market. The knowledge and personal experiences you shared helped our employees to reflect on their choices and behaviors and to consider how these things impact their quality of life. You challenged our staff to take control of their well-being by making better choices, setting priorities, and enjoying life. Your presentation was very well received and met a need for those in attendance. I believe that your presentation helped set the stage for our employees to be more effective in their work lives while increasing the level of enjoyment and satisfaction in their personal lives.
Rosemary M.
Your comments really hit home and it was like a lot of what you were saying was designed especially for me. I want to thank you for the direction you have helped me see and the fact that I have to be positive for me before I can be positive for anyone else.
Lori Y.
Loved your "balance" talk at the recent SHRM conference. It was the best one of the day!
Janel K.
I am someone who is interested in a million things, and is also recently married. The conversation around setting priorities for life really resonated with me."
Nancy M.
I met Chris in 2009 when she had a speaking engagement with the Womens Leadership Forum at my workplace. I loved her from the start; she exudes tremendous energy and positivity that is infectious. As a speaker, Chris is engaging and easily holds your attention throughout her presentations. Soon after, I hired Chris to be my Coach. Chris is very personable, has tremendous experience and professionalism, held me accountable, listened to what I had to share, and offered terrific guidance! Chris was able to help me see where I needed to make improvements in my life/career to make a positive difference in my life.
Marika C.
VP Blood Services
It is only when you are able to see and recognize the person behind the colleague that teamwork becomes a possibility.
Sarah D.
It was so good to meet a fellow healer this evening at eWomen Network, Buxmont. I loved your talk! Glad to meet a kindred spirit in the Ascension process too. I do hope our paths cross again sometime.
Lisa S.
Great job at the SHRM conference, you really hit the nail on the head with all the stressors we have in our lives, we really do need to take stock of our priorities....we just need to have businesses buy into this as well.
