Today’s motivational quote comes from Henry Ford: “Remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it.” Just like airplanes need resistance to lift off, challenges in our work and lives often create the very conditions we need…
Four workshops in, and the energy in Jakarta hasn’t slowed down. Ronnie Birse just wrapped up another Safety Leadership Workshop with our client, and what stood out most wasn’t the slides or the exercises, but the people. The way leaders…
Client satisfaction is essential to us at The Callen Group. After every coaching hitch, our client's senior site supervisors provide simple feedback on the delivery and impact of our coaching. This ensures that our coaching remains practical and is aligned…
I’m excited to share that I will be attending the International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC) Annual General Meeting 2025 in Naples, Florida, from 23-24 September. I’m equally excited to reconnect with colleagues, exchange insights, and share meaningful conversations. If…
At The Callen Group, we believe the simplest systems often create the biggest impact. We believe there are 5 planning and risk management tools that are used every day by our workforce. We refer to these as: The Five Power Tools!…
With over 27 years in the oil and gas industry, our coach Shiraz Ali has led operations in some of the most challenging environments. But what makes Shiraz stand out isn’t just his technical expertise. It’s his ability to coach…
At The Callen Group, we’ve learned that connecting with the crew doesn’t come from big words or complicated philosophy. It comes from reading the audience in front of you and meeting them where they are. That’s why our approach is…
Developing a safety culture isn’t a one-off; it’s a sustained effort. Proud that our facilitator/coach/legend, Ronnie Birse, continues to support these sessions, helping leaders strengthen the habits that drive safe and efficient operations. #SafeAndEfficient #LeadershipInAction #TheCallenGroup
At The Callen Group, “global” isn’t just part of our reach, it’s part of how we work. From Houston to Aberdeen to Dubai, our team connects remotely every day to support safe and efficient operations around the world. Working across…
I often hear this in debriefs when we ask: “Did we achieve the objective?” Ingenuity is admirable, and the outcome may be great, but if it relies on luck. It is not a strategy! So what happens next? The real…
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.
