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“Kristeen is a highly skilled leadership coach, who approaches each discussion with an open mind and high level of energy and integrity. Her training/coaching has a balanced approach to helping the learner know about themselves, and their personal development journey, along with how to use those skills while working with others. Her training is often referred to in follow up discussions, which has left a lasting, positive impression on her learners.”

Bonnie Trigg, Senior Director, Call Center Operations

“I was fortunate to collaborate with Kristeen, who promptly showcased her extensive expertise, empathy, and eagerness to guide me in my professional growth as a leader. Her innovative strategies for tackling challenges were impressive and swiftly contributed to the enhancement of my skills. Should you ever get the chance to work with Kristeen, I wholeheartedly endorse seizing the opportunity. The results, I assure you, will exceed your expectations.”

Everardo Trujillo, Senior Director, Cybersecurity

“Kristeen has been an invaluable resource in my professional (and personal) life. When a friend recommended her as a coach, I was curious but unconvinced that professional coaching was something I would benefit from. Through honest conversation on my career goals, I decided to try her services for 6 months - it was the best professional decision I’ve made to-date and have been working with her for 3 years.

Kristeen has incredible presence - she’s calm, focused and unafraid to ask the questions that need to be asked. She is devoted but enables her client to build critical muscles and skills to take learnings beyond sessions.

In the 3 years I’ve worked with Kristeen, she’s helped me navigate extreme stress and burnout and redesign how I approach the balance of work and life. Through working with Kristeen, I’ve found and landed a job that I love and have built the life I’ve always wanted. For her support and insights, I will always be grateful. Without a doubt, Kristeen is an asset for anyone looking build the life you really want, not just the one you think you should have.”

Caroline Sousa, Leader and Founder, Market Access Strategy & Business Development

“Kristeen has been an invaluable resource in my professional (and personal) life. When a friend recommended her as a coach, I was curious but unconvinced that professional coaching was something I would benefit from. Through honest conversation on my career goals, I decided to try her services for 6 months - it was the best professional decision I’ve made to-date and have been working with her for 3 years.

Kristeen has incredible presence - she’s calm, focused and unafraid to ask the questions that need to be asked. She is devoted but enables her client to build critical muscles and skills to take learnings beyond sessions.

In the 3 years I’ve worked with Kristeen, she’s helped me navigate extreme stress and burnout and redesign how I approach the balance of work and life. Through working with Kristeen, I’ve found and landed a job that I love and have built the life I’ve always wanted. For her support and insights, I will always be grateful. Without a doubt, Kristeen is an asset for anyone looking build the life you really want, not just the one you think you should have.”

Meghann Cole, PMP, Vice President Risk and Compliance

“Kristeen has been both a professional and personal coach to me over many years. Her genuine concern and personal approach helped me to become a better leader and reach my personal goals. Kristeen made me recognize and face the truth about situations and that I had the power within myself to make the changes I wanted to see. She was very supportive though out the process and encouraged me to continue to work towards what I wanted. Having Kristeen by my side kept me on course and maintain my focus on my long-term goals. I am more confident and happy in who I am today thanks to the work that Kristeen and I did together. If you looking for a coach I would recommend Kristeen.”

Rachel Uytenbogaart, CIA, CPA, Director, Enterprise Risk Management

“Kristeen and I worked together for 7 years at Encore Capital Group/Midland Credit Management on Organizational Leadership and Human Capital planning. She also provided me executive leadership coaching through the years and helped me navigate both my career planning, and that of my team.

Kristeen is fantastic at helping employees think about big goals and translating those into everyday actions. She has a non-judgmental approach and seeks to help employees (and myself) find rationale and context to various workplace scenarios, and her assistance was priceless to myself as a leader and to my team.

Kristeen is bright, insightful, and empathetic....highly recommend her to my LinkedIn community!”

Scott Beltz, Director of Operations

"I was still in search of my management “style” when Kristeen and I first started talking. Our discussions and Kristeen’s direction has helped me get to a point where I’m conveying a more consistent message to my team. It didn’t take me long to figure out the potential gains and to apply the things we began to work on, and I personally am seeing the gains in morale and productivity as a result. I would say that any doubts you may have about the effectiveness of coaching, give it a chance, and approach it with an open mind. Kristeen is very accomplished in her own pursuits, and is passionate about coaching."

Supervisor, Aerospace

“I have had the privilege of being mentored by Kristeen Barth for the past three years while we were both at Midland Credit Management. From the outset, Kristeen has been an exceptional mentor, providing invaluable guidance, support, and wisdom that have significantly shaped my professional journey. Her mentorship extends beyond mere professional advice; she has been a source of inspiration and motivation, consistently encouraging me to push my boundaries and strive for personal and professional excellence.

One of Kristeen’s most remarkable qualities is her ability to listen and understand unique challenges, leading with empathy. She takes the time to get to know each individual, tailors her guidance to their specific needs and goals, and positions them for success. I recall a specific instance where I disagreed with leadership’s decision, but I completed the assignment regardless out of obligation. Rather than allowing the situation to become contentious, Kristeen transformed it into a teaching opportunity. She taught me that it is acceptable to disagree, but understanding their perspective is crucial. She emphasized the importance of perception and guided me on how to frame my inquiries constructively. By asking leadership to walk me through their decision-making process, I demonstrated my desire to make decisions of equal quality in the future. This approach was positively received by leadership, and I could not have achieved this without Kristeen’s guidance.

I am incredibly grateful for Kristeen’s mentorship and the positive impact she has had on my career. I wholeheartedly recommend Kristeen to anyone seeking a knowledgeable, supportive, and inspiring life coach.”

Jon Cheung, Senior Manager, Analytics and Data Management

“I highly recommend working with Kristeen - I worked with Kristeen for a year, and she dramatically helped improve my stress levels and work-life balance. She was a huge source of holding me accountable, challenging me at the right times, and being the sounding board I needed. Working with her helped me better recognize and understand my saboteurs and how to combat them to be more productive. She gave me language and tools to manage difficult situations more successfully, and she was always patient, engaged, and kind during our sessions. I know that if I ever feel the need to start coaching again, I would absolutely go to Kristeen.”

Zoe Horner, Director of Account Management

“It was my privilege to work with Kristeen as part of a coaching opportunity provided by my employer. To be honest, I was initially skeptical about the value of coaching in general. However, once I began working with Kristeen, my perspective shifted entirely.

Kristeen’s method and approach were incredibly impactful. Her coaching came at the perfect time, when I was ready to embrace the insights and knowledge she shared. Together, we delved into deeper, less obvious factors that were influencing my self-development, leadership style, and teamwork. Her ability to guide me toward these realizations was both enlightening and transformative.

I am deeply grateful to Kristeen for her dedication and expertise. I believe the work we accomplished together will lead to positive changes in my life, helping me achieve balance and a greater sense of self. Through her guidance, I’ve come to understand the importance of not just being a “doing-person” but also a “being-person” – a concept I often overlooked amidst the daily rush and constant stress.

Thank you, Kristeen, for your incredible support and encouragement. I highly recommend her to anyone seeking meaningful growth and self-awareness.”

Yulia Okhrimeno, Logistics Officer

“I attended a workshop hosted by Kristeen (The Art + Science of a Successful Job Search) and...WOW! This session is deeper than just your job search. Kristeen is so engaging and comfortable to work with. She listened intently and non-judgmentally and translated my musings into clear ideas and potential actions. She identified themes and patterns in my communication style that I was unaware of. After reflection, I have changed how I think about and express myself. We all have blind spots, and her clear and compassionate style helped me better understand ME. This session reignited a fire that had grown dim. If you have the opportunity to work with Kristeen, in this workshop or as a coach, do it! You will not leave a session the same as you went in.”

Cindy McClarty, HR Business Partner/Manager, Human Resources