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  • I’ve long been fascinated by human potential, development, and healing.

    I spent the last two decades sharpening my expertise in senior management and client development at leading Luxury Fashion Houses—some of the big names, Gucci, Valentino, Versace.

    I excelled at the intersection of strategy, operations, people, and experience. And for a while, I loved it. But I repeatedly met the limitations of the system. My potential wasn’t leveraged or challenged, and it became painfully obvious the ways talent and potential were lost in misaligned and fractured systems. I wanted more. And I was determined to find it.

    Captivated by the creativity and resilience of humans, I began exploring the human condition and the mechanics of change. I discovered Integral Coaching, a potent process encompassing all domains to impact sustainable change.

    I experienced the power of understanding oneself at greater depth and tapping more fully into our potential. And I became hooked.

    This brings me to today. Here, doing what I love.

  • My personal and professional experiences and the Integral Coaching method of New Ventures West shape my coaching style.

    Integral Coaching is a blend of Philosophy and the latest in Neuroscience and Psychology, with a particular emphasis on Somatics—the study of the body. It differs from other types of coaching as it focuses on the individual across all domains of life, exploring how each combines to create and support the client’s current experience and world.

    Through advances in Neuroscience and Somatics, we’ve learned we can leverage the mechanics of change. Change doesn’t just happen at an intellectual level. Integral Coaching understands this and promotes transformation in a deeply embodied way, taking into account the systems and environments that support or inhibit us. This holistic approach is key to being impactful and establishing long-lasting change. In doing so, you can be engaged in your development in an embodied way, allowing you to contact the depths of a newly felt experience.

  • Integral Coaching seeks to understand the experiences and conditions, both past and present, that shape your current viewpoint. It aims to create shifts in mindset and engage you somatically to affect the state of the body in a way that supports and integrates new ways of approaching a situation and life in general. Practices will support you in facilitating these changes in a deeply embodied way, enrolling the body in the adaptions you seek and inviting in new, more expansive possibilities.

    STEP 1. ESTABLISHING ENGAGEMENT

    This is our vital first step and is obligation free. It starts with a 30-minute call to get to know each other and determine if this coaching process and I can support the development you seek. From here, we will decide if moving forward with a coaching engagement is the right next step.

    STEP 2. DISCOVERY

    Once a coaching engagement is established, a 90-minute intake call will start us off and provide an in-depth view of your world and what is ready to emerge. An overarching purpose for our work will be developed with outcomes to track progress, along with a customized coaching plan to facilitate movement toward your goals.

    STEP 3. ONGOING COACHING AND DEVELOPMENT

    Bi-weekly coaching sessions will guide you toward reaching your purpose and attaining the outcomes defined. The coaching plan will be adjusted and adapted as you progress to meet and deepen your expanding development.

  • Life does not happen in isolation. It is not compartmentalized, as much as we may believe it to be or try to make it.

    Integral Coaching expands your skills and capacity at a core level. While you will likely arrive with a specific topic to address, your development will permeate other areas of life, resulting in a cascade of benefits that fuel deeper growth. You can expect your immediate and long-term needs to be addressed in your customized development plan, and be prepared to experience unfolding beyond your initial inquiry.

Learn more about this powerful process.

BAY AREA INTEGRAL EXECUTIVE COACH

“This is how we contribute to the world. It starts with us individually, claiming and fully aligning around our potential, then bringing this unique contribution forward to prosper in the synergy of a connected, impactful life.”

— YOURS TRULY


What People Are Saying

“I just had an incredible six-month experience with Kirsten. Initially, I was uncertain about what to expect. Our work together, however, exceeded my expectations as we explored unexpected paths that turned out to be exactly what I needed. Kirsten's remarkable insight into my areas of improvement and effective tactics and approaches played a crucial role in my significant development. Throughout our sessions, Kirsten maintained an authentic and curious demeanor, always accompanied by a warm smile, positive energy, and genuine passion. I am truly grateful for her coaching.”

— RObert s, CEo yellow athletic

Kirsten is a gifted coach, bringing her life and leadership experience into the Integral Coaching approach. The discovery session revealed her deep listening skills and ability to tread together my ramblings. Upon reflection, Kirsten provided a new and fresh view of what I was sharing, creating the shift I needed to see new possibilities. I love being challenged, seeing new possibilities, and going beyond knowing it already. Kirsten was masterful at balancing encouragement while articulating the internal yearning she heard and sensed emerging within me. Her coaching plan was artistically beautiful and rich in wisdom, resources, and reflection questions for me to integrate into my daily habits. When you’re ready to invest in yourself as an individual, a leader, and a pioneer of a new bright future, hire Kirsten. You won’t be disappointed- and will receive far more than you imagine.

— Ann B, executive coach

“It is tough to put into words the impact that Kirsten’s coaching has had on me over our 6 months of working together.  I came to her with what felt like a full-on existential crisis, and I left with a deep sense of grounding and a renewed connection to my inner world.  From the moment we met, I was amazed by the power of her tender compassion, intense presence, and wise perspective.  At a time when the world felt like it was collapsing in on me, she was a guiding light and a trusted friend.  After working with Kirsten, I feel as though I’m able to navigate my life with far greater ease and tranquility.  I highly recommend her as a professional coach for anyone facing a major personal or professional challenge.”

— neil k, engineer