The CHOPS Foundation — monthly leadership coaching that stays with you

Some seasons of leadership don't fit inside an eight-week program. The business keeps moving, the decisions keep coming, and what you really need is someone in your corner month after month — not just for a sprint.

The CHOPS Foundation is an ongoing monthly coaching retainer with Terra Utter, built on the CHOPS Method™: Confidence, Hope, Optimism, Perseverance, and Spirit. It gives you a steady rhythm of coaching sessions, support between sessions, and a clear way to see your growth over time.

Pricing

Core — $497/month: 2 coaching sessions per month; CHOPS Gap Assessment at intake; Voxer/email access between sessions; Minimum 3-month commitment
Growth — $697/month: 3 coaching sessions per month; Priority access; Quarterly re-assessment; Annual strategy session; CHOPS Gap Assessment at intake; Voxer/email access between sessions; Minimum 3-month commitment

No prerequisites. Both tiers start with a free discovery call and require a minimum 3-month commitment.

Who is The CHOPS Foundation for?

The Foundation is for leaders who already know that one workshop or one book won't change how they lead on a hard Tuesday. It's for people who want a thinking partner who knows their business, remembers last month's conversation, and can help them notice patterns they can't see from the inside.

You don't need to have finished CHOPS Core or CHOPS VIP first. There are no prerequisites. If you're carrying the weight of a business, a team, or a ministry and you want consistent support, this is a good place to start.

Small business owners and solopreneurs who lead alone most of the time
Leaders who finished a program and want to keep their momentum going
Purpose-driven founders, nonprofit and ministry leaders
Anyone working through self-doubt, burnout, or a big transition who wants steady, ongoing coaching

How does monthly coaching work?

Everything starts with a free discovery call. It's a relaxed conversation about where you are, what's weighing on you, and whether monthly coaching is the right fit. If it is, you choose Core or Growth.

At intake you take the CHOPS Gap Assessment. It shows where you're strong across the five pillars and which one is your growth edge right now. That becomes the starting map for your coaching, so your sessions focus on what will actually move you forward instead of generic advice.

From there, you meet with Terra two (Core) or three (Growth) times a month. Sessions are practical: you bring real decisions, conversations, and challenges, and you leave with a next step. Between sessions you have Voxer or email access, so you're not stuck waiting two weeks when something comes up.

On the Growth tier you also get priority access, a quarterly re-assessment so you can see how your CHOPS scores change, and an annual strategy session to step back and plan the year ahead.

Why a minimum 3-month commitment?

Inner capacities like confidence and perseverance are trainable, but they don't change in a single conversation. Three months gives you enough time to notice a pattern, try something different, and see what happens when you keep practicing it under real pressure.

It also gives Terra enough context to coach you well. By month two, sessions stop being about catching up and start being about the work that matters most.

What makes CHOPS coaching different?

Most leadership coaching starts with tactics. CHOPS starts from the inside out. The method is grounded in Psychological Capital and grit research and focuses on five capacities that shape how you show up: Confidence that doesn't depend on your last result, Hope that finds new pathways, Optimism that stays realistic, Perseverance that lasts, and Spirit that keeps you anchored to what matters.

Terra Utter brings 30 years of leadership consulting experience, has served 100+ clients and delivered 20+ programs. She is a doctoral candidate in I/O Psychology at Grand Canyon University, where her research focuses on psychological capital and grit among small business owners. She is the author of Grace Over Doubt™ and the founder of Next Evolution Consulting and the CHOPS Method™.

What a typical month can look like

Early in the month, you might use a session to look at the biggest decision on your plate — a hire, a price change, a client you're unsure about — and walk through it using the CHOPS pillars. Which part of this is a Confidence question? Where do you need more Hope, meaning more possible pathways? What would realistic Optimism say about the risk?

Mid-month, something unexpected happens. Instead of carrying it alone until your next call, you send a quick Voxer or email message and get a response that helps you take the next step. Later in the month, you come back together to look at what you tried, what worked, and what you want to practice next.

Over a few months, those small cycles add up. You start noticing your patterns sooner, recovering from setbacks faster, and making decisions from a steadier place. That's the point of ongoing coaching: not a burst of motivation, but lasting change in how you lead.

Not sure where to start?

If you'd like to get a feel for CHOPS before you commit, take the free Mini CHOPS Gap Assessment (about 3 minutes) or join the free 5-Day Inside-Out Leadership Reset. Then book a free discovery call and we'll talk about whether The CHOPS Foundation, CHOPS Core, or CHOPS VIP fits you best.

The CHOPS Confidence Guarantee: complete your first session. If it isn't the right fit, email us within 7 days for a full refund.

Frequently asked questions

How much does The CHOPS Foundation cost?

Core is $497 per month for 2 coaching sessions. Growth is $697 per month for 3 sessions, plus priority access, a quarterly re-assessment, and an annual strategy session. Both have a minimum 3-month commitment.

Do I need to complete another CHOPS program first?

No. The CHOPS Foundation has no prerequisites. Every client starts with the CHOPS Gap Assessment at intake.

Can I reach Terra between sessions?

Yes. Both tiers include Voxer or email access between sessions.

How do I sign up?

Book a free discovery call. You'll talk through your goals and choose the tier that fits.

Is there a guarantee?

The CHOPS Confidence Guarantee: complete your first session. If it isn't the right fit, email us within 7 days for a full refund.

Contact: terra@nextevolutionconsulting.com · Book a free discovery call