Chris Wilson

Initiator
DISC Type : Di

Founder & Community Builder at Momentum Collective

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Overview

Chris Wilson is a keynote speaker and the founder of Chris Wilson Co. , helping leaders navigate change using his "Momentum Map" framework. He translates lessons from his 14-year career as a dual-licensed commercial helicopter pilot and aircraft maintenance engineer into practical tools for decision-making under pressure. People often describe him as engaging, insightful, and authentic.

He is the author of "The Shift, " a weekly newsletter exploring leadership and decision-making through his personal stories and aviation background. He also founded the Momentum Collective, a private leadership community. Chris actively supports youth by volunteering with JA British Columbia, where he helps high school students build momentum for their careers.

Unique fact: Chris holds a rare dual qualification in Canada as both a Commercial Helicopter Pilot and an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer.

Personality Overview

Conviction Driven

Friendly Challenger

Impact-Oriented

They usually prefer to drive the conversation.  They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships. They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials.

Topics They Care About

Leadership Under Pressure
His entire professional framework is built on translating his experiences from 14 years in high-stakes, high-pressure aviation environments into leadership principles.
Navigating Change
He created the "Momentum Map" framework specifically to help leaders and organizations turn periods of change and uncertainty into forward progress and momentum.
Decision-Making
He focuses on how to maintain clarity and make effective decisions when the stakes are high, a skill honed during his time as a helicopter pilot.

Media Appearances

Chris has no verified media appearances

Work History

6-2023 - 12-2025
Founder & Community Builder at Momentum Collective
6-2023 - 11-2023
TEDx Speaker at TEDxSFU
3-2020
The Shift Newsletter | Writer at Chris Wilson Co.
1-2020
Founder & Keynote Speaker at Chris Wilson Co.
6-2011 - 4-2022
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - AME at Various Aviation Operators

Education

6-2010 - 12-2011
Diploma of Technical Studies from British Columbia Institute of Technology
4-2009 - 8-2009
Commercial Helicopter Pilot Training from BC Helicopters

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Insights For Selling To Chris

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Focus on the big picture and the strategic value of your product
  • Acknowledge their status and position during the conversation
  • Look like someone who is on top of their game

DONT's

  • Don’t keep repeating the same information, it could make them impatient
  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly
  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Chris is

  • Confidence in the product’s value is critical, followed by relationship and a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Chris

  • They will not hesitate to say no if they do not develop conviction.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Chris move?

  • They can take fast decisions if they develop conviction in the product and find you trustworthy.
  • Can Chris take some risk or not?

  • They have the capability of taking risky decisions if necessary.

You And Chris

Personality Compatibility


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