About Chris Hunt

Founder of Established Steps Coaching

Hi, I’m Chris Hunt—husband, dad, leader, entrepreneur, and now, coach. I’m the founder of Established Steps Coaching, where I help individuals and organizations take clear, confident steps toward growth, purpose, and lasting impact.

After graduating from Georgia Southern University in 2013, I packed up everything I knew and moved to Peru to follow a calling—empowering people through the gospel to transform their communities. What started as a step of faith became a global movement. I founded The Lily and The Sparrow, an empowerment-focused nonprofit, and had the honor of training and developing leaders across three countries. Today, I manage a team of over 200 people who continue to serve and lead with passion and purpose.

My journey has taken me from the mission field to the business world. I spent several years working in management for a Fortune 500 company, where I was recognized as one of the top sales trainers in the nation. I’ve also brought those skills back home, owning and managing a local small business in my hometown of Jesup, Georgia.

No matter the setting—nonprofit, corporate, or community—my passion remains the same: empowering people and developing leaders.

I’ve been married to my college sweetheart, Ellyn, for 12 years, and we’re raising three amazing kids together. My family is my anchor and my motivation for building something that matters.

Established Steps Coaching is born out of everything I’ve learned (and continue to learn) on this journey. Whether you’re navigating leadership, launching a dream, or simply figuring out what’s next, I’m here to walk with you—step by step—toward becoming who you were created to be.

Let’s build something that lasts.