In this inspiring wisdom‑conversation, I sit down with Chris Breed. He's not only a top PGA-certified golf instructor, coach, encourager and faith‑driven leader, he is one of the most inspiring people I've ever met.

FACE Forward - Encouragement, Focus & Faith

We explore how Chris' coaching insights and spiritual perspectives combine to help us live wiser, bolder lives. Chris introduces his "FACE" framework (Focus • Attitude • Commitment • Effort) and shows how it applies not only on the green, but in our everyday journeys of growth and meaning.

You will laugh and learn with stories from his golf career, lessons in resilience and encouragement, and practical tools to help you get unstuck, shift perspective and move forward. Chris' authenticity and positivity will leave you energized and full of confidence.

What You'll Learn from Our Wisdom Conversation

Tips on how to give feedback that sticks and helps improve performance
Inspiration to apply when you're feeling discouraged
How to find and rejuvenate our confidence when it seems to have disappeared
Plus - an inside look at how our faith can spill over and fuel growth in other areas of life

A Bit More About Our Wise Guest

Chris Breed is a full-time golf professional who works at Berry Hills Country Club in Charleston, West Virginia. He has a passion for growing the game of golf and watching his students' skills grow through his instruction and guidance. Chris loves seeing his students shine on and off the golf course. At an early age, Chris developed a passion for teaching and coaching because of the influenced of his mentor, Ted Sheftic.

Chris holds numerous PGA golf certifications. He was recently honored by Golf Digest as the #1 golf instructor in West Virginia for the 2025-2026 season.

Chris resides in Charleston with his wife and children. He joins us today from the majestic grounds of Berry Hills Country Club.

Podcast Resources

Connect with Coach Chris Breed on social media—

TikTok: @Chris.Breed7

Instagram: ChrisBreed85

Berry Hills Country Club website

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Episode Chapters

[0:01:35] - Meet Coach Chris Breed Introduction to Chris's personality, passion, and personal connection to Skip.

[0:03:34] - Coaching with Purpose Chris's coaching approach and heart for personal growth.

[0:06:25] - Golf as a Metaphor for Life True or false questions spark deeper life wisdom through the lens of golf.

[0:08:49] - The FACE Framework Chris shares his powerful system for performance and mindset: Focus, Attitude, Commitment, Effort.

[0:12:42] - Midnight Golf & Fatherhood Warm memories of learning golf with his dad and how that shaped Chris's passion.

[0:14:03] - Coaching Styles & Learning Personalities How Chris adapts lessons to fit visual and feel-based learners.

[0:16:21] - Coach Chris Breed Reveals His "Main Thing" Wisdom Chris shares his guiding principle in life — and how encouragement creates transformation.

[0:20:35] - Coaching His Son Riley Lessons in expectations, patience, and the shift from "impress" to "bless."

[0:24:46] - Faith Through TikTok Using social platforms for spiritual encouragement and sharing daily devotions.

[0:26:37] - Anchored by Faith Chris reflects on God's guidance and staying grounded in turbulent times.