Kris and Raj had an amazing experience at the 2023 IADC HSE&T Conference & Exhibition held in Houston, Texas. The conference provided them with an opportunity to network with like-minded individuals in the drilling industry and gain insights into the…
The Callen Group's Kris Callen, Devendra ‘Raj’ Rajcoomar, and Bo Brasher will be attending the 2023 IADC HSE&T Conference in Houston, TX on April 18 & 19. Kris will be speaking on Wednesday, and we invite all to stop by…
We are excited to announce the launch of the Safe and Efficient Podcast hosted by Kris S. Callen! Kris has 25+ years experience working with clients in high risk operations around the globe. This podcast aims to focus on how…
Leading by Example: Seadrill's management team's commitment to safety shines through offshore visits and hands-on engagement with crew on deck. Pictured in the center is Marcel Wieggers Vice President of Operations. This is so essential for Management to lead by…
People need to understand the purpose and intent of the process of Permit To Work. When they understand this, they will realize that this is not a tick-the-box exercise—that this has life-or-death consequences. When the process itself is simplified to…
Jeffery, Seadrill's S. Quenguela OIM, recognized our coach Cliveland Firmino for excellent interactions with the crew and being present on the deck. The Callen Group specializes in providing coaching that helps individuals quickly adopt safe and efficient behaviors to enhance…
Always a pleasure to work with this hard working crew in the beautiful country of Angola. The West Gemini is in good hands and we are honored to work with them again!
Our seminars are designed to energize and engage participants with team building exercises that simulate real on the job risks and hazards. This hands on approach helps participants to connect the theory with the practical application of their systems. We…
When is it necessary to Stop Work and call a Time-Out? What prevents us from calling a Time-Out? There are various factors and countless situations where Time-Out can be used, such as when witnessing at risk behavior, when someone doesn't…
We've all been part of good pre-task meetings and some not-so-good ones! Our Coach Jason Glaum had the opportunity to provide coaching to members of the drill crew of the West Elara in the North Sea, on the key elements of a…
After 20 years of working with clients involved in high-risk operations around the globe, Kris founded The Callen Group in April 2017 in order to focus solely on developing and promoting high-performing operational cultures that lead to safe and efficient operations.
He founded Performance Coaching International, served as president from 2005 – 2009, was Senior Vice President at The REACH Group from 2009 – 2017, and is a highly respected Senior Leadership and Safety Facilitator. In addition, he was highly involved in the mergers of Global Marine and SantaFe, Hercules, and TODCO as well as Talisman’s North Sea Operations transfer from Total. Kris remains on the cutting edge of advances in the area of behavioral safety, predominately in the Oil and Gas Sector.
Kris’ career has taken him to 90 countries training over 35,000 people. He has been intimately involved with the development and implementation of Behavioral Safety Processes with Enterprise Offshore, Orion Drilling, Hercules Offshore, as well as the former GlobalSantaFe which is now Transocean. In 2019 Kris authored the book “Commit to Safe and Efficient Operations” published by PennWell. This book outlines a clear roadmap for bringing many cultures together and simplifying the safety tools that are used day in and out.
Kris holds dual Bachelor of Science degrees from Belhaven University, Jackson Mississippi, in Accounting and in Business Administration. He is passionate about creating a performance culture where safety and efficiency go hand in hand. He currently divides his time between Lafayette, Louisiana, Tampa, Florida, and Houston, Texas, and has four grown sons: Braxton, Taylor, Joshua, and Noah.
