KEYNOTE SPEAKER

From insight to action— keynotes that spark lasting change

Dr. Kristen is an award-winning leader in education and agriculture who delivers captivating keynote speeches and workshop sessions that resonate with audiences of all ages—from corporate teams and professional leaders to students and emerging young adults. Her talks are featured at conferences, leadership summits, wellness retreats, and school assemblies across the country.

Blending powerful storytelling with real-world strategies, Dr. Kristen helps individuals take meaningful steps toward personal and professional transformation. With two decades of experience mentoring high-achieving professionals and guiding teens and young adults, she brings a unique blend of credibility, warmth, and actionable insight to every stage.

Whether she's speaking to a room of executives or a gym full of students, Dr. Kristen empowers audiences to gain clarity, pursue their goals with confidence, and embrace a life of purpose—even in uncertain times. Her sessions leave people feeling seen, inspired, and equipped to lead themselves and others forward.

  • “Dr. Kristen is the leader that individuals across the country need in their corner. Her ability to communicate, teach, guide and transform is unparalleled.”

    -Jaden J., Preston, ID

  • “Dr. Kristen spoke at a health & fitness retreat, and I loved how her storytelling abilities wove an empowering journey of finding her “why” in life. It helped me to see where I was stuck in my own life and understand why my current career was no longer serving me.”

    -Leslie B., Burr Ridge, IL

  • “Dr. Kristen has an amazing balance of being polished and professional, while maintaining a warm, approachable demeanor that makes her so relatable to the audience.”

    -Paul L, Dripping Springs, TX

1-ON-1 COACHING: PERSONALIZED COACHING

Inspiring growth & transformation
in you.

This is more than coaching—it’s a customized experience designed to ignite transformation from the inside out. Empowered Ascent™ is Dr. Kristen’s signature program for professional women who are ready to take intentional, smart steps toward lasting change in their physical, emotional, and intellectual wellness. Grounded in years of research and real-life experience, this program meets you where you are—and helps you rise.

With private, focused support and personalized strategies, Dr. Kristen guides you in uncovering what truly matters so you can build a life of purpose, peace, joy, and balance. If you’re seeking one-on-one coaching for clarity, momentum, and transformation tailored to your journey, this is where it begins.

Book a Discovery Call with Kristen to see if one-on-one coaching is right for you.

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  • “The Empowered Ascent Program gave me the opportunity to finally put myself first. I’ve realized that no one is coming to live my life for me, and that mindset has given me the chance to take back control of my health and my personal goals."

    -Kerry H.

  • “I started Empowered Ascent tired and worn out from always pushing so hard in my career. This program gave me the chance to stop and ask myself, ‘What do I really want?’ I learned how to give myself permission to do things my way and create routines for my lifestyle. Within a few weeks, I felt lighter and healthier in mind, body, and soul.”

    -Tiffany S.

  • "All of the resources in Empowered Ascent have been worthwhile and beneficial for my journey. Kristen has provided the most important things that I've needed for my professional and personal growth. She gives us the space to process and share. Her knowledge and ability to listen and provide guidance is one of her strengths.”

    -Tammy L.

  • "Kristen helped me find my voice and take the steps I needed, so I could achieve a life-long dream of telling my story. Her support has helped me grow in multiple ways in my life."

    - Lauren K.

GROUP COACHING

Cultivating growth & transformation—together.

Next Group Launching in Fall 2025!

Empowered Ascent™ Group Coaching combines expert guidance with real-world strategies to help you thrive in all areas of your life—physically, emotionally, and intellectually. Designed for those seeking accountability, connection, and a holistic approach to health and wellness, this 3-month group coaching experience is for women who are ready to stop going it alone and start growing alongside a community of like-minded women.

Launching just twice a year, this exclusive program offers a structured yet flexible path for personal and professional growth. Whether you're navigating career transitions, seeking more balance, or simply want to feel more energized and aligned in your daily life, this is the supportive space to take smart steps forward—together.

  • “The Empowered Ascent Group Program helped me focus on what I can control and to establish weekly and daily routines. From goals related to my health, to how I manage my never-ending to-do list for work and life, I now have strategies that I use each week so that I am intentional with how I spend my time and move forward each day on what’s important to me.”

    - Kelly C.

  • “I really enjoy our weekly group meetings and hearing from other women who I didn’t know before the program. What they shared about where they are in life, what they do, and how they were growing revealed our differences but also how we are dealing with similar things. We could use each other’s experiences to help us grow in our own lives.”

    -Amy S.

  • “This program is giving me the framework to become a better version of myself. Kristen gives us the tools to improve and feel better. All of the women in the group have similarities but we are all working on something different and learning from each other. Everyone, no matter who they are, can find meaning and utility in these tools.”

    -Stephanie B.

MASTERCLASSES: LIVE & VIRTUAL EVENTS

Empowering mindset shifts, wellness & action.

Dr. Kristen’s live and virtual Masterclasses are designed to help you reconnect with joy, overcome fear and limiting beliefs, and create a clear plan of smart, small steps to ignite momentum and lasting change. Whether you're looking to break through what's holding you back or build a life that feels more aligned and fulfilling, these sessions offer powerful tools, inspiration, and actionable strategies to move forward with confidence.

Dr. Kristen group coaching program

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