The key to making time for the things you have to do and finding time for the things you want to do isn’t balance.
Better at Life teaches you everything you need to transform your satisfaction with work, life, and how you spend your time.
Advance Praise
“Many professionals spend years operating in reactive patterns without realizing it. Better at Life helps leaders recognize those patterns, reset their priorities, and build a more intentional and fulfilling approach to work and life. This is a thoughtful and practical guide for anyone seeking clarity, meaning, and sustainable success.”
Ryan Estis, author and keynote speaker
“The joy of Better at Life is that there is never a set end point—the journey and the process of unfolding and improving are a constant that we don’t have to conquer. Indeed, Chris Mullen asks us to dig deeper, far beyond summiting superficial milestones, in order to make the most out of the time we have. Using the lens of negotiation to bring clarity to abstraction, Mullen seeks the best in us, for all of us.”
Julie Lancaster, author of Beyond Words: How Our Stories and Strategies Inspire Leadership Action
“The journey of life ultimately comes down to defining where you are, where you want to get to, and how you’re going to get there. Dr. Chris Mullen provides us with a fantastic tool kit for navigating the journey, and he also helps us make sure that it’s not just about the work that goes into it; it’s also about enjoying every step of the ride.”
Matt Ross, founder of One River School and author of Grow or Fold: Transform Yourself in Midlife and Beyond
“Most people aren’t struggling at work because they lack ambition. They’re overwhelmed by expectations and unsure what actually matters anymore. Better at Life helps leaders step back, make clearer decisions, and build a more sustainable way to work and live. Chris offers a practical path forward for people who want success without losing themselves in the process.”
Laurie Ruettimann, author and HR consultant
Meet the author, Dr. Chris Mullen:
former VP of Fortune 500 company, leadership and workplace expert, keynote speaker, and author
Leadership & Workplace Speaking
Drawing on a 15-year career as an HR practitioner, 20+ years as a leader in the field, and Ph.D. work, Chris speaks to business leaders in a way that invites meaningful action.
Consulting & workshops
Chris works with leaders who want insight and direction on the future of work, through executive level consulting and group workshops—to build a healthy and sustainable workplace culture.
Fortune 500 leadership experience
Chris understands the impact of company culture development from a high level, with hands-on experience as former Vice President of a Fortune 500 company.
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