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Chris Gillis

Energizer · DISC type I
Founder - Emotional Intelligence Coach: Dating + Leadership at Consultant Chris
📍 Los Angeles, California, United States

Chris Gillis is an emotional intelligence and dating coach who leverages a successful 15-year career in sales leadership, where he helped grow a company to $40M in annual sales. He now helps high-performing men develop confidence and communication skills to improve their relationships. He holds degrees from the University of Oregon.

Based in Los Angeles, Chriss coaching philosophy is deeply influenced by his personal life. Having been raised by his single mother and grandmother, he developed a unique perspective on emotional dynamics. His own past relationship struggles fuel his passion for helping other men build genuine, lasting connections.

He transitioned into coaching after recognizing his true passion was studying the psychology of attraction and effective communication in his free time.

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Experience
18 Years
Current Role
Founder - Emotional Intelligence Coach: Dating + Leadership
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Los Angeles, California, United States
Personality Overview

How Chris shows up

Imaginative
Relationship Oriented
Big Picture Person

They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships. They are really good at seeing what the long-term impacts of their decisions could be. They are always positive and upbeat, so take their promises with a pinch of salt.

Priorities

Topics Chris cares about

Emotional Intelligence
This is the cornerstone of his coaching practice, focusing on helping men break old patterns, build self-worth, and develop emotional presence.
Men's Personal Growth
His work centers on helping successful but emotionally underdeveloped men translate their professional drive into personal fulfillment and relationship success.
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Career

Work history

10-2022
Founder - Emotional Intelligence Coach: Dating + Leadership
Consultant Chris
2-2011 - 2-2024
Sales Team Manager & CEO of Los Angeles Division
Hattori Hanzo Shears
10-2009 - 1-2011
Mobile Advertising Business Development
AdColony Inc. a division of Jirbo Inc.
10-2006 - 5-2009
Director of Digital Advertising Sales and Marketing
MediaDefender
5-2009
Director of sales and business development
ARTISTdirect Internet Group
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Media appearances

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Education
1995 - 2000
Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts
University of Oregon
Education details unavailable
Baron/Brown
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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