PHD Coach Christopher AC Wiley #97

AC loves learning new things, understanding things better, and sharing stories. On paper, he is a retired 22+ year Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army, former scout helicopter pilot, Ph.D., martial artist, ordained minister, amateur magician, and Lifer in a traditional motorcycle club. But, in reality, he’s just a scared lobster that found shelter along the path and has kept going. He says that he’s a product of many other travelers and their journeys. AC was born and raised in a small rural Pennsylvania community. He was the youngest of two, but eventually the youngest of four (at any given time) because his parents were superheroes. The state system called them foster parents, but they were nothing short of heroes to many young men and women. When AC was a kid, he was asked what he wanted to be when he grew up. He said he wanted to be a superhero so could fly, or Snake Eyes from GI Joe. The idea of being a martial arts master that was also a sneaky, butt-kicking Soldier caught his attention. Snake Eyes couldn’t fly, but he fit into a helicopter, which was close enough. AC has now spent over twenty-two years as an officer in the U.S. military, either flying helicopters or planning sneaky, non-kinetic operations. In both jobs, he has led and learned from some of the most extraordinary people in his generation. He holds a Ph.D. in Business Management with a Leadership emphasis from Capella University and a Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership from Brandman University. He focused on relational, authentic, and transformational leadership models in both programs. AC is also a Maxwell Leadership Certified Speaker, Coach, and Trainer, an 8th Degree Black Belt in IKCA Kenpo, and a hobbyist/amateur magician. He’ll tell you that his greatest achievement is being a husband of 21 years (and counting) to a wonderful earthbound angel and being the father of two amazing kids. He and his family have lived in nearly a dozen places across the United States and stayed together despite multiple tours of varying lengths during the Global War on Terror. AC recently published his first book, The Lobster’s Guide to Herding Penguins: A Practical Guide to Gaining Perspective and Living the Stories Worth Telling. He will soon be a featured author in the second edition of Voices For Leadership, compiled by Brian Brogen. He started his own leadership and management consulting practice, Wiley Leadership Solutions LLC in 2022. and he’s recently joined the Kite and Key consultant team in Evans, GA. Wiley Leadership Solutions provide personal growth and relational leadership talks, and multi-week deep-dive personal growth journeys. Executive and personal coaching, as well as s half and full day organizational seminars, are provided through the Kite and Key Solutions team (www.kiteandkeysolutions.com), capable of helping you find the customized growth plan that best fits your needs!

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