Growing up isn’t about conforming to corporate norms or donning a tie; it’s about fortifying the foundation to enable expansion without turmoil. Neglecting this crucial phase can lead to painful growing pains, needless disorder, customer perplexity, team discord, and organizational misalignment.
Embrace the journey to scale up and thrive, amplifying your impact, generating greater value for your team, customers, and investors, and ultimately, constructing a business and legacy that inspires pride in its owners.
Chris Cloud is a Transformational Leadership Coach, Organizational Development Consultant, and founder of CloudNINE Business Coaching. With a diverse background that spans ultra-marathon running, graduate studies in positive psychology and organizational change, and international humanitarian work, Chris combines deep expertise with a compassionate, human-centered approach to coaching. He specializes in helping business owners, founders, and executives scale their organizations while fostering holistic growth and flourishing at every level. Drawing from his experiences overcoming personal and generational challenges, Chris inspires leaders to achieve greater integration of faith, clarity, and purpose in their professional and personal lives. As a trusted advisor to both businesses and non-profits, Chris is passionate about creating lasting impact through thoughtful strategy, innovative solutions, and a commitment to serving a higher purpose.
Education: Master of Science in Positive Organization Development and Change from Case Western Reserve University, B.S. in Business Management from Liberty University.
Certified Transformational Leadership Coach, Coaching with Compassion, Appreciative Inquiry strategic planning and change methodologies. Graduate of the Gotham/Leaf Fellowship.
Leah brings a wealth of experience and a deeply compassionate perspective to CloudNINE Business Coaching. With a background in non-profit leadership and international humanitarian work, Leah is passionate about helping individuals and organizations flourish. She serves on the board of Switch, a South Carolina-based organization dedicated to eradicating human trafficking, and has firsthand experience working to combat trafficking in Nepal. Leah’s commitment to fostering growth and transformation extends to her work with businesses, where she specializes in creating supportive environments that empower teams to thrive. With a heart for service and a keen understanding of organizational dynamics, Leah is a vital part of the CloudNINE team, bringing fresh insights and a values-driven approach to every engagement.
Education: B.A. in Cross Cultural Studies from Tennessee Temple University
Board Chair at Switch
