Open Pivot

CLARITY. CONFIDENCE. LASTING IMPACT.

Build leaders
who thrive.

Leadership is personal. Your approach should be, too. Coaching, training, and strategy to help you and your people move forward with clarity.

Real conversations. Meaningful change.
Chris Bittinger, founder of Open Pivot
Chris BittingerExecutive coach. Thinking partner.

HELPING PEOPLE LEAD AT ORGANIZATIONS LIKE

Bedel FinancialIndiana Farmers InsuranceAuthenticxFFAFine PromotionsHays + Sons
Chris Bittinger
Leadership starts
with people.

MEET CHRIS BITTINGER

A partner in your next chapter.

The best way forward starts with understanding where you are. Chris Bittinger gets to know you, your team, and your business—then helps you turn what you learn into meaningful change.

His approach brings together research, honest conversation, and a belief that every person has the capacity to lead.

Get to know Chris
Research-informed.Relationship-centered.Built around you.

LESS GUESSWORK. MORE FORWARD.

A little clarity.
A whole new direction.

No off-the-shelf answers. We start with your reality and build a path that makes sense for you.

01 / UNDERSTAND

Start where you are.

We listen, ask good questions, and get to know the people and challenges behind your goals.

02 / ALIGN

See what’s possible.

Together, we clarify your priorities and create a practical plan for meaningful progress.

03 / MOVE FORWARD

Put insight into action.

Coaching, tools, and accountability help you follow through and keep building on what works.

GOOD PEOPLE. MEANINGFUL CHANGE.

What clients are saying

“Chris is like my psychologist. He helps me boil down each challenge and create a roadmap to my desired outcome. I always leave our meetings with action items and a commitment back to Chris to keep me on track.”

Bob McKinneyPresident, Johnson Melloh Companies

“Chris works with me and my entire team. We could never have maneuvered through all the changes and growth we have had in the past 10 months without Chris’ help and guidance. Words can not express how well my team has responded to Chris. If I could turn back time, I would have started working with Chris years ago!”

Robb FineFine Promotions

“When you invest in strategic planning, you really need to find someone who cares—someone focused on your success and your goals beyond their own clients’ stats or fees collected. That is absolutely Chris Bittinger.”

Dan MattinglyVice President, National Construction Workforce

“Chris is very engaging and connects the use of leadership skills directly to improving business results. He is beyond prepared, and he consistently exceeds our high expectations.”

Greg HiattDirector of Training, Stonegate Mortgage Corporation

“I have found Chris to be results-driven, consultative in nature, and adaptive to changes along the way, while operating with the highest level of integrity and ethics. I count Chris as one of my "go to" people.”

Ginger RiceSVP & Chief Human Resources Officer, Citizens State Bank

“Chris was able to help us take a good, fresh look at where we are. He found ways to help us see that all of us share the same fate.”

Kim SmithCEO, Indiana Farmers Mutual Insurance Co.

“The enlightenment and instruction I have received from Chris will stay with me a lifetime. It has made me a more effective manager with greater potential and given me the tools to properly coach and develop those under my leadership.”

Brandy WaltonSVP, Operations Stonegate Mortgage Corporation
Microphone ready for a speaking engagementIdeas that move
people forward.

BRING CHRIS TO YOUR NEXT EVENT

Make the next
conversation count.

Engaging talks and facilitated workshops that meet your audience where they are—and give them something to take into their next workday.

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YOUR NEXT CHAPTER STARTS HERE

Let’s find your
way forward.

You bring the challenge. We’ll start with a conversation.

Let’s talk