Christopher Ray Coleman is a keynote speaker, author, and burnout strategist committed to making burnout obsolete. A former student-athlete turned entrepreneur, he helps individuals and teams rewire their response to pressure, build sustainable resilience, and foster psychologically safe cultures that fuel long-term success.
As the author of Triggered 2 Triumph, a playbook for overcoming adversity and sustaining high performance, Chris equips student-athletes, coaches, and leaders with the science and strategy to prevent burnout and unlock their full potential. A devoted husband and father of five, his relentless passion for peak performance is grounded in purpose, family, and a bold vision for societal change.
With a unique blend of neuroscience, leadership strategy, and lived experience, Christopher bridges the gap between athletics, education, and business. Whether speaking to athletic departments, school systems, or corporate teams, he delivers transformative insights that elevate resilience, sharpen decision-making, and drive performance—without the burnout tax.
Chris’ journey took a pivotal turn in 2013 at age 22 when he entered sales and skyrocketed from representative to District Manager in under nine months. After six rapid promotions, he relocated from his hometown of Mobile to Florence, Alabama, managing a tri-state district and recruiting 150 reps to build a six-figure sales force from scratch. This rise, while wrestling with identity loss post-athletics, forced Chris to confront the hidden costs of high performance—burnout, pressure, and purpose misalignment.
Stepping down as District Manager led Chris into a deeper season of purpose. Throughout his late twenties, he consulted for entrepreneurs, hosted networking events, served on the board for the Black Life Arts & Culture Coalition (an initiative of the Alabama Contemporary Art Center), and used his story to inspire communities. In 2020, the global pause gave him space to reset. He began rebuilding with clarity—this time, rooted in a mission to end burnout through science and strategy.
Now a certified neuroscience coach, author, and speaker, Chris equips others to transform pressure into purpose and adversity into advantage. Backed by lived experience and evidence-based tools, his work helps leaders and teams unlock sustainable energy, clarity, and peak performance—without burning out in the process.
Chris is the Founder of Triggered 2 Triumph
At Triggered 2 Triumph (T2T), we are a premier consulting firm that helps organizations prevent burnout, build resilient leadership, and sustain high performance without sacrificing well-being. We specialize in leadership development, corporate training, and executive coaching grounded in neuroscience and real-world experience.
We partner with companies, executives, and mission-driven teams to transform pressure into purpose by creating psychologically safe cultures and developing leaders equipped for today’s high-demand environment. Our consulting engagements and coaching programs deliver science-backed strategies that drive clarity, elevate decision-making, and unlock sustained performance from the inside out.
At T2T, we believe burnout isn’t inevitable—it’s preventable. It's no longer the price of ambition. We’re here to make “Burnout Ends Here” more than a mantra. It’s our mission.
