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Chris Hardwick Leadership, New Westminster, BC (2026)

03/25/2026

What if the real reason we build businesses is not success… but freedom?

I’m in Vietnam 🇻🇳 to meet one of my boys.

As an Adventurepreneur, I have never believed in the concept of “work-life balance.” It feels like something corporate America invented to keep work and life in separate boxes.

I prefer something different.

A life where adventure, family, business, and purpose are fully integrated.

For the next couple of weeks, my roles as a coach, peer group leader, and speaker will take a back seat to one of the most important roles I have.

Being a father.

I’m meeting my son Nate in Hanoi and we are heading into the mountains of Northern Vietnam on motorbikes, exploring the highlands and creating memories together along the way.

That is the real heartbeat of this journey.

Many entrepreneurs say they built their business for freedom.

Yet somewhere along the way, the business starts owning them.

More meetings. More pressure. Less time for the people who matter most.

I believe the order should be simple.

Family experiences first. Business second.

Because at the end of the day, business is simply the vehicle that allows us to live the life we choose.

Ironically, I have also found that new adventures are some of the best leadership lessons there are.

Stepping away from the office often brings the clarity, perspective, and energy that helps us show up better with fresh ideas when we return.

If your success does not give you the freedom to show up for your family, it might be time to audit your business model.

So I’m curious.

Have you found a way to integrate your personal passions with your professional mission?

Or are they still competing with each other?

🇻🇳 Next stop: Hanoi.

Adventure awaits.

03/13/2026

I tell my clients: Growth is a choice, but Preparation is a mandate.

2026 is my ‘Year of the Ultra’, four prep trail races of increasing distance over the next 6 months culminating with an Ultra Marathon designed to find my limits and stress-test the leadership principles I teach.

As an Adventurepreneur, I understand the importance of coaching in all areas of my life. So in January I hired Josh Fields, a professional Ultra Marathon trail running coach. Josh has me running 5 days a week, just putting in the miles mostly in Zone 2 to build endurance for the big event in August. I’ve gotta admit, it’s kinda boring and not really my cup of tea, since I’m normally going 100 mile an hour. However, just like in business it’s in the quiet discipline that counts in the long run. A slow and steady training block of 5 runs a week, this is where the real magic happens. Putting in the miles alone, early mornings, between my business coaching 121’s, in the evenings, with long runs on Saturdays and recovery runs on Sundays focused on my breathing and listening to my body. Just like in business putting in the work when no one is watching, when everyone else has gone home, so you can become the leader you were meant to be.

High-performance leadership isn’t about the sprint; it’s about building the mental fortitude and aerobic capacity to sustain the vision over the long term.

What is your ‘unseen’ ritual, the work you do behind the scenes that ensures your success?

03/03/2026

The most successful leaders are never finished.

They keep asking better questions.

They stay curious.

They surround themselves with people who challenge them.

Progress rarely comes from one big breakthrough.
It comes from small, honest conversations over time.

As we move deeper into the year, it’s worth pausing to ask:

What are you intentionally working on right now?

Sometimes the most valuable move is simply slowing down long enough to notice what needs attention or what am I missing.

02/24/2026

One of the most meaningful parts of being a peer group Chair is walking alongside leaders over time.

You meet them at different stages of their journey: early stages, rapid growth, navigating uncertainty, succession, or the quiet weight of responsibility that comes with being the one everyone else depends on. You watch them wrestle with decisions, test ideas out loud, and slowly gain confidence on their business journey.

And then, one day, they don’t need the group in the same way anymore.

That part is always bittersweet. But it’s also the reward, knowing the space, the conversations, and the accountability helped shape a stronger leader and a healthier and more successful business.

As a Chair, I invest deeply and selflessly in my members. We work together for years to improve not just the business, but the life around it: personal health and wellness, more meaningful family bonds, stronger client relationships, better leadership teams, with amazing cultures.

The work often includes:
- Strengthening systems and processes
- Improving cultures and recruitment processes, and increasing employee retention
- Supporting access to capital and major growth decisions
- Facilitating corporate restructuring with holding companies and family trusts to better protect owners and shareholders
- Developing succession planning strategies for longterm successul growth

I currently have four seats available in my CEO peer group for business owners over $10M in annual revenue.
If you’re looking for a confidential sounding board, thoughtful challenge, and a community that understands the realities of leadership, I’d welcome the conversation.

Because leadership is demanding, but it doesn’t have to be done alone.

LeadersareLearners

02/17/2026

At our recent CEO peer group retreat in Whistler, Alyssa () led a session that every leader needs more of.

Her focus wasn’t growth, scale, or strategy...

It was health, wellness, and longevity...

Because without those, everything else eventually breaks.

We talked about the real drivers of performance:
• Stress reduction
• Sleep
• Hydration
• Nutrition
• Exercise
• Building anti-fragility (Heat/Cold therapy, like Sauna’s and Cold plunges)

What landed hardest was this:
It’s difficult to become a successful business leader if your body and mind are running on empty.

Watching CEOs reflect on how they show up, not just at work but at home, reminded me that leadership is a long game. The leaders that succeed are the ones who take care of themselves first, then their family, then their employees.

What’s one health and wellness habit you know would make you a better leader tomorrow?

02/12/2026

Last November, Daniel Barnett joined us for a powerful session hosted by Marlo Schmidt at Phoenix Restorations.

Daniel, former COO of Vistage, posed a simple but uncomfortable question to the business leaders in my TEC Canada peer group:
What is your “make or break”?

Not the thing you like to talk about.
But the real decision, habit, or blind spot that could either define your next chapter… or hold you back from your true potential.

What struck me wasn’t the insight alone, but the honesty it unlocked. Leaders opened up sharing moments they’d been avoiding, conversations they’d delayed, and choices they knew were coming and had yet to act on.

That’s the value of the thought-provoking leader in the room. Not answers... but perspective.

What’s one “make or break” you know you can’t ignore this year?

01/28/2026

After delivering my ‘The Uncertainty Playbook’ workshop to an incredible TEC group in Calgary, each of the attendees completed a feedback form.
I always read these carefully, they tell me what truly matters to the people in the room and how I can become a better speaker.

A special thank you to , an outstanding Chair whose leadership and care for her group set the tone for an engaged, thoughtful session.
Chairs like Deb make all the difference.

Their top takeaways were clear:
• Focus on what you can and not what you can’t control
• Make more memories, especially with family
• Look for opportunities, even in uncertain times
• Learn how to let go and surrender the things you can not control

Simple, human truths. And often the first things leaders overlook when things get busy.

What they wanted more of next time:
• Practical tools like the 4:7 (in/out) breathing technique
• Dive deeper into fear and change management
• More details into the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous system and how to manage the Fight-or-Flight-or-Freeze response
• Book recommendations, resources, and tactical tools they can apply right away

Some attendees completed the referral section, recommending colleagues and leaders who might benefit from the session, something I never take for granted.

Feedback like this helps me to continue refining ‘The Uncertainty Playbook’ - keeping it practical, grounded, and relevant for leaders navigating in uncertain times.

It helps me keep improving every talk I deliver. It sharpens the content, the tools, and the experience for the next group.

Here are some questions for you to consider:

What are some of your top speaker takeaways?
What do you want to learn more about?
What would make a talk or workshop truly valuable for you and your team?

I’d love to hear from you.

01/22/2026

Why Corporate Retreats Are Game-Changers for Your Team

A corporate retreat or team-building event isn’t just about getting away from the office, it’s about creating an environment where innovation, collaboration, and big-picture thinking thrive.

When was the last time you and your team broke free from your routine to dive into new ways of thinking?

A well-planned retreat can help your team:
- Align with shared goals and vision.
- Sharpen focus on what truly drives success.
- Build stronger connections that fuel collaboration long after the retreat ends.

Corporate retreats are more than just a break, they’re an opportunity to refresh, realign, and unlock your team’s full potential.

Is your team fully aligned with your plan for 2026?

Not sure? Let’s schedule a call and talk it over.

Tap the link in my bio to book.

#2026

12/30/2025

Still haven't grabbed your 2026 One-Page Plan?

Here's why you need it before the year starts:

Most leaders enter January with good intentions but is there real core clarity. By February, you're reacting instead of leading. By March, you've lost focus on what actually matters.

The One-Page Plan is different.

It's not a binder full of strategies you'll never look at again.
It's not 40 pages of goals you'll forget by spring.

It's one page that forces you to decide:

👉What your purpose is (your "Why")
👉 What values guide your decisions
👉 What 9 goals will move the needle most

One page. Total clarity. All year long.

I've used this tool for years to navigate rapid growth, market shifts, and constant disruption.

2026 will bring challenges. The leaders who have clarity will navigate it all with confidence instead of chaos.

The process is as valuable as the plan itself. It forces you to align your goals, say no to distractions, and commit to what truly matters.

Your future self (and your team) will thank you.

👉 Download your free 2026 One-Page Plan here: https://onepageplan.chrishardwickinc.com/

Don't start 2026 without it.

12/24/2025

Happy Holidays.

There's a moment every holiday season at our house, right after the huge Christmas dinner, everyone settles down with full bellies and things get quiet for just a second.

Someone's grabbing another bottle of red wine, while someone's making eggnog. And for a brief moment, I just sit there and take it all in.

That moment...that's why we do all of this.

Not for the business wins. Not for the revenue targets. Not even for the big goals we're chasing.

We do it for the people at our table. For the life we're building. For the freedom to be fully present in moments like that.

You've spent this year leading with strength, navigating uncertainty, and making tough calls. You've earned every bit of rest coming your way.

So this week, I hope you find your reflective moment.

The one where you're not thinking about Q1. Not solving problems. Not planning the next move.

Just fully, completely present with the people who matter most.

Wishing you holidays full of warmth, laughter, and the kind of joy that reminds you what it's all for.

Cheer's to rest, renewal, and a 2026 full of purpose.

Happy Holidays,

Chris

12/24/2025

As 2025 comes to a close, I'm taking a moment to say thank you.

Not just for the wins, though there were plenty of those.

For the lessons. The growth. The moments that pushed me to become a better leader, a clearer thinker, and a more intentional human.

Thank you to:

✨The leaders I've worked with – who trusted me to walk alongside them through challenges, growth, and transformation. Your courage and resilience inspires me.

✨My family – who remind me every day what all of this is actually for. You keep me grounded when the business world tries to pull me in a thousand directions.

✨2025 itself – for being messy, unpredictable, and challenging. You made me stronger.

This year didn't go according to plan. Honestly! The disruption revealed what we're really made of.

As we close out 2025 and step into 2026, I'm not just thinking about what's next. I'm thinking about how I want to show up, for my clients, my team, my family, and myself.

Cheer's to finishing strong and starting 2026 with clarity, purpose, and renewed energy for your vision.

What are you grateful for from this year?

12/19/2025

Business coaching is changing and the leaders who embrace the shift are the ones pulling ahead of their competition.

"Chris focuses on accountability and regularly checks in on progress towards goals - I really appreciate his organization, attention to detail and how he measures the data/KPIs in ALL areas. He's a mentor you can bounce ideas off of, flush out half-baked plans with, turn to for encouragement/motivation when things are tough, and be reminded that it's OK to push yourself towards YOUR own personal definition of "success" while still balancing work, play & adventures in the great outdoors."

For years, coaching meant sitting in an office and talking across a table.
Today, the most transformational work I do with CEOs and business leaders happens outside, walking in the fresh air.

When you take people out of their usual environment, you take them out of their usual thinking.

I have seen leaders achieve breakthroughs halfway up a mountain they never believed they could summit.

I have watched them reconnect with their vision, regain energy and rebuild confidence after feeling completely drained.

This is the new era of coaching.

A shift from stale, repetitive conversations to game changing experiences in real environments that challenge and inspire.

The leaders I work with make better decisions in their relationships, in their business and, in their life.

If you are a CEO, Founder or Entrepreneur who wants more than another office session, we should talk.

What adventure have you been putting off that might hold the clarity you are looking for?

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