Meet Kristen
I believe real transformation happens when you understand yourself deeply and create harmony between who you are and how you show up.
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Here's what I mean by that.
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For most of my career, I have been teaching people skills, processes, and information. And while those things matter, I kept watching people leave workshops/trainings inspired... and then go right back to their old patterns.
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Because they hadn't changed who they were - just what they knew.
That's when I realized: you can't change behavior without understanding the beliefs, mindsets, and motivations driving it.
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So I started digging into the tools that help people understand themselves completely... not just what they do (emotional intelligence), but why they do it (Enneagram, values work) and how they naturally process the world (personality, strengths).
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When you see yourself through all three of those lenses? That's when the light bulbs go off. That's when people stop trying to be someone they're not and start showing up as who they actually are - with clarity, confidence, and purpose.
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That's what I call the Harmony Equation. And that's what I've been doing for 25+ years in training and development, with the last 8 years focused specifically on coaching and leadership development.
I'm a certified coach (CPCC & PCC), a trainer, a facilitator, and a consultant. I'm also a mom of two, an Enneagram 9 who's done a lot of work to get out of her own patterns, and someone who's lived through major transitions (divorce, moves, career shifts) that taught me what real transformation actually looks like.
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I work with:
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Leaders who are stepping into new roles and need to show up differently
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Teams who are stuck in dysfunction and want to work better together
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Organizations that invest in leadership development and want to make sure it sticks
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People who just know they're capable of more and are ready to figure out what's holding them back
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The Harmony Equation: How It Works
What we work on together might look like coaching, consulting, training, or facilitation - honestly, it's usually a mix. I meet you where you are and help you move forward using three essential lenses of self-awareness:
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(1) Behavioral Awareness → How you show up in relationships
(2) Motivational Patterns → Why you do what you do (your values, fears, desires)
(3) Cognitive Preferences → How you process information and make decisions
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We use tools like emotional intelligence assessments, Enneagram, MBTI/personality frameworks, and values work to uncover these - or if you don't want formal assessments, we figure it out through reflection and conversation. The point isn't the tool. The fact is, when you understand yourself through all three lenses, you gain clarity and create the harmony that comes from understanding yourself completely, which allows authentic transformation to emerge.
What I do...
My approach...
​Every engagement with me follows this process:​​
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Mirror → I reflect back what I am seeing/hearing - your patterns, your beliefs, your strengths, your blind spots
Map → We connect those insights to what's happening in life right now (self, lifestyle, career)
Move → You create shifts that actually align with you are (goals, practice, accountability)
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This is about becoming more of who you already are with intention, clarity and empowerment.
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And... It is not always easy. I cannot promise comfort as with growth and learning there are 'ouch' moments and areas we need to stretch out of comfort. But I do promise if you want a change that actually sticks, this will be transformational!
Why a butterfly?
The butterfly has been my symbol for years (ask my high school friends!) because it represents the kind of change I help people with - metamorphosis, not a makeover.​
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Real transformation takes time. It requires going inward first (cocoon stage). It's about becoming fundamentally different.
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And the delicate beauty? It looks fragile, and they are (as we all are) but the real power is in everything it took to get there: the struggle, the growth, and the evolution.
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That what I help my clients create - the inner conditions for your authentic self to emerge.
My background...
Experience:
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25+ years in training & development
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8 years focused on coaching & leadership development
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1,300+ hours of coaching (individual & group)
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800+ hours facilitating leadership training for 6,000+ global leaders
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Master's degree in Organizational Psychology
Certifications (I Actually Use):
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Professional Certified Coach (PCC) - International Coaching Federation (ICF)
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Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC) - Coaches Training Institute
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EQ-i 2.0 & EQ-i 360 (Emotional Intelligence)
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Enneagram Certified (Levels 1-3, including Teams & Maturity)
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Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)
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Strengths Development Inventory (SDI 2.0)
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Hogan Assessments
Current Partnerships:
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Leadership Coach | FranklinCovey (2023-present)
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Senior Coach Facilitator | Hone (2021-present)
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EQ Coach | Severn Leadership Group (2021-present)
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Pro-Bono Coach | Women's Impact Alliance (2021-present)
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Premier Coach | BetterUp (2019-present)
I've Also:
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Contributed a chapter to Mentorship Mastery
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Completed programs in Theory U, Conscious Leadership, Positive Intelligence, Developmental coaching, & Mindfulness-based approaches
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Coached and mentored military veterans and spouses transitioning to civilian careers
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Worked across industries: tech, healthcare, government, nonprofits, startups
What I believe...
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Depth over quick fixes. Real transformation takes time and intention.
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Integration over information. You don't need more skills. You need to understand yourself.
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Harmony over hustle. Sustainable change comes from alignment, not forcing.
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Relationships are everything!! Your relationship with yourself sets the tone for every other relationship in your life.
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And... Everyone is a leader of their own life, their relationships, and their choices. You don't need a title to lead with purpose.
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I'm not someone who will use fancy words (coaching words - yes!) I'm straightforward and kind. I'll tell you what I see, challenge you when needed, and celebrate your wins with you. I will meet you where you are!
I love a good story, a deep conversation, and people who are willing to do the hard work of becoming who they're meant to be. And... I know that it all takes times, so I am here for the journey (not just the outcomes!)
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If that sounds like your kind of partnership, let's talk.
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