Where strategic wellbeing and learning environments are grown.
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Our approach to wellbeing challenges traditional productivity norms, prioritizing holistic methods that align individual and organizational goals. By embracing practices like mindfulness and authentic leadership, we foster sustainable growth and empower organizations to thrive amidst change. This transformative shift builds psychological capital and cultivates proactive responses to challenges, promoting long-term success.
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Our branding featuring a koi fish symbolizes transformative potential, echoing the Vince Poscente quote, "In a pond, Koi can reach lengths of eighteen inches. Amazingly, when placed in a lake, koi fish can grow to three and a half feet long." This metaphor highlights personal growth through perspective shift. The koi embodies transformation, intuition, and effective navigation, promoting peace, healing, and open channels. It inspires individuals to embrace change, tap into intuition, and foster growth, aligning with our mission of creating conducive environments for learning and self-discovery in organizations.
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Embracing wellbeing practices fuels transformative leadership, team dynamics, and organizational success. By integrating sustainable wellbeing strategies, leaders ignite momentum, driving organizational flourishing and sustaining success over time. Our approach, rooted in positive psychology, aligns personal and organizational values, boosting effectiveness and reputation. Research shows that prioritizing employee wellbeing correlates with higher leader ratings and enhanced job performance, resulting in better outcomes, improved product/service quality, and increased customer satisfaction and loyalty. This alignment fosters long-term success and excellence across organizations of any scale.
Brand Pillars
Why we exist.
Our Why
Nurturing growth, fostering wellbeing and guiding leaders to create an environment that supports individual and organizational success.
About Me
Hello! I’m Kristen, your coach for sustainable peak performance, holistic wellbeing, and mindful leadership.
I have spent nearly 20 years mentoring and coaching individuals, first as a founder and Executive Director of a leading sports organization and now as a professionally certified coach and positive psychology practitioner bringing evidence-based practices to everything I do, ensuring the psychological safety of leaders and their teams.
I’ve consulted with many organizations, business leaders, and entrepreneurs to help them navigate growth journeys and major transitions.
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With nearly two decades of experience as a founder, Executive Director, and certified coach, I've guided individuals, leaders, and organizations through growth and transition. My mission is to empower you to unlock your full potential, bridging personal and professional goals with evidence-based practices. Drawing from diverse expertise, including positive psychology and mental fitness training, I foster mindful, empowered growth.
As a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) through the International Coach Federation (ICF), I specialize in positive intelligence and strength-based approaches. I believe in the transformative power of shifting from negativity to positivity, a belief rooted in my experiences as a therapist and entrepreneur.
My passion lies in supporting purpose-driven leaders to align personal wellbeing with professional success, ensuring they thrive. I'm direct and honest, guiding clients to overcome limiting beliefs and tap into their inner strength.
Personally, I cherish each challenge as an opportunity for growth and draw inspiration from my early morning routine of meditation and intention-setting. My proudest professional achievement is founding and growing Sportable, a testament to creating opportunities and transforming lives. On a personal level, completing three marathons before turning 40 shapes my perspective on achievement and resilience, guiding me in raising a blended family with special needs.
Let's embark on a journey of growth and empowerment together.
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Kristen holds a Master's Degree in Applied Positive Psychology and is a practitioner of the science of wellbeing. Kristen has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Recreation & Sports Management, with a minor in Psychology and a Concentration in Therapeutic Recreation from Virginia Commonwealth University.
Kristen has completed over 2 years of training through Coaches Training Alliance and Positive Intelligence and is both an International Coaching Federation Professionally Certified Coach, as well as a Certified Positive Intelligence (PQ) Coach.
Kristen is an active member of the International Coaches Federation, the Institute of Coaching, her local Chamber of Commerce and is a recognized Pioneer with Positive Intelligence.
In addition to her education, training and executive experience, Kristen is a Registered Yoga Teacher active with Yoga Alliance with a Certificate of Energy Medicine through the State College of Florida.
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Awareness
Promoting self-awareness and accountability, embracing authenticity and reflection.
Growth Mindset
Willingness to evolve and grow, seeing challenges as opportunities.
Courage
Promoting vulnerability, bring our full selves to our work and practicing resilience in the face of uncertainties.
Compassion
Cultivating self compassion as a foundation of empathy and understanding that enhances collaboration and wellbeing.
Connection
Fostering environments for meaningful relationships that breed trust, align purpose, and support growth.
Our Offerings
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Executive, Leaders, Individuals
In the realm of individual professional coaching, my expertise lies in guiding entrepreneurs, nonprofit executives, and leaders who often grapple with the multifaceted challenges of wearing various hats and balancing both professional and personal demands. Even if you may not readily identify yourself as a leader, I work with individuals who sense untapped potential and aspire to achieve more with their time and talents. Through positive psychology coaching, I assist you in uncovering your inherent leadership qualities, creating a collaborative space for holistic and sustainable changes in both your personal and professional life. Together, we cultivate an environment that empowers you to navigate larger, calmer waters and embrace your full potential.
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Mental Fitness for Individuals & Teams
In the realm of group coaching, I employ a powerful and effective technique to enhance health, wellbeing, personal strengths, self-efficacy, leadership qualities, and team dynamics. Professional group coaching offers numerous advantages, including the strengthening of team bonds and an increased awareness of decisions made within a broader organizational structure. Through positive psychology principles, group coaching becomes a transformative experience, fostering collective growth and resilience. It goes beyond individual development to create a supportive environment where team members can leverage each other's strengths, leading to improved collaboration, communication, and overall team effectiveness. The process not only bolsters individual capabilities but also contributes to the creation of a positive and thriving team culture.
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Organizations
In my consulting work, I partner with organizations to uncover growth opportunities and foster a shift towards possibilities thinking. I specialize in unlocking the full potential of teams by enhancing their collective capacity, focusing on facilitating work sessions and strategy sessions that propel positive change. If you're seeking assistance in transforming the culture of your small business or organization, improving infrastructure and role clarity, or delving into authentic team interactions aligned with core values, I'm here to help.
The consulting process involves a thorough exploration of the organization's current climate and infrastructure to tailor effective strategies for a transformative shift. A pivotal aspect is nurturing a foundation of strong values embraced by every team member, fostering open and honest dialogues. By increasing understanding within the team, opportunities for genuine alignment emerge. Central to my approach is integrating positive psychology and wellbeing concepts, emphasizing the importance of positive intelligence to unlock the collective power of the team and align it with the organization's passion and purpose. Through customized consulting experiences, I aim to empower teams to reach their true potential and drive positive change in the pursuit of their mission. If you resonate with the idea of cultivating a thriving organizational culture grounded in positivity and purpose, let's embark on this transformative journey together. -
Beyond My Offerings
So many individuals invested time and energy into supporting and guiding me on my journey over the years. It is because of their belief in me that I was able to believe in myself and step into my leadership roles, sometimes reluctantly. It is for this reason that I dedicate a segment of my practice to supporting emerging leaders. For many in the early stages of their careers, such an investment in coaching may not be an option for them. I partner with the Community Foundation of Greater Richmond in Virginia, where I personally began my leadership journey to provide affordable coaching to Alumni of the program. Additionally, I am a Certified Coach for the MBA Program in TECO Energy Center for Leadership at The University of Tampa.
There is no better way to give back than to shine light on the untapped potential of emerging leaders!
DON’T JUST TAKE IT FROM ME.
Seeing my clients evolve during our time together is one of the most rewarding experiences. To know that I played a very small role in helping them connect their own personal “power” with their passion is what makes coaching so amazing!! My clients do the heavy lifting and for that they should be recognized for their true leadership!
Let's Schedule a Discovery Session
We all have the ability to write a new story for ourselves.
This begins with a certain level of self awareness. I have seen people struggle personally and professionally because they are unwilling to own how they are showing up.
My career success is not a result of a fancy degree but from a commitment to show up better today than I did yesterday. Period. Owning mistakes along the way and not letting my past define me are cornerstones to what drives me in guiding others on their own journey of self-discovery.
Koi Coaching & Consulting is a result of this intention and is why I remain steadfast in my approach to creating an environment where others feel empowered to do the same, to grow as people and as leaders. As a coach, I believe that we each have our own intrinsic power, a driving force that once we can truly connect with, will unleash our passions for our life and work.
Let’s connect to discovery the possibilities for you and your organization!