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Kickin' it with Kristen

Introducing “Kickin’ it with Kristen” – your new go-to for that much-needed midweek motivation boost! Every Wednesday, join me for a dose of personal development tips, leadership strategies, and all the uplifting content I’ve found helpful and inspiring. It’s like catching up with a friend who’s here to encourage you and share the journey towards growth and happiness.

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When Everything Happens at Once: A Hotel Whisperer's Guide to Chaos

Welcome to another edition of Kickin' it with Kristen — your midweek motivation every Wednesday! Don't put off your potential — try coaching and book a complimentary Coaching Session today! #leadership #personaldevelopment #learning 💡Aha! Moment Ever notice how the universe has a funny sense of timing? You’ll be cruising along, and the moment you’re knee-deep in meetings or halfway across the country, bam — everything starts moving at once. That’s exactly what happened to me recently. After...

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Welcome to another edition of Kickin' it with Kristen — your midweek motivation every Wednesday! Don't put off your potential — try coaching and book a complimentary Coaching Session today! #leadership #personaldevelopment #learning 💡Aha! Moment I usually talk about coaching and leadership, but today I’m sharing a different side of what I do — my work as an independent licensee with HelmsBriscoe. My clients lovingly call me The Hotel Whisperer, and honestly, I love that title! Helping clients...

Welcome to another edition of Kickin' it with Kristen — your midweek motivation every Wednesday! Don't put off your potential — try coaching and book a complimentary Coaching Session today! #leadership #personaldevelopment #learning 💡Aha! Moment I always dreamed of writing a book, but I never knew what it would be about—and honestly, I never seemed to have the time or energy while I was working in Corporate America. But when I left 18 months ago, I started thinking about writing a book more...

Welcome to another edition of Kickin' it with Kristen — your midweek motivation every Wednesday! Don't put off your potential — try coaching and book a complimentary Coaching Session today! #leadership #personaldevelopment #learning 💡Aha! Moment Last week was a whirlwind. You know those weeks where everything seems to be happening at once? That was mine. New coaching clients coming on board. Exciting new hotel clients. Big client events. Final steps in launching my book—while also supporting...

Hey friends! Spring is almost here, and with it comes a season of fresh starts—which makes this the perfect time to evolve Kickin’ It with Kristen! 🌿 Over the last 18 months, my world has completely transformed. I went from corporate life to running my own coaching business, helping leaders grow with confidence. I also became an independent licensee with HelmsBriscoe, where I get to do what I love—helping clients find the perfect hotels for their events worldwide (which is why they call me...

Welcome to another edition of Kickin' it with Kristen — your midweek motivation every Wednesday! Don't put off your potential — try coaching and book a complimentary Coaching Session today! #leadership #personaldevelopment #learning 💡Aha! Moment Let me share an aha moment about setting goals and making them known—it all comes down to clarity and specificity! During my Virtual Diet Coke conversations (my fun spin on networking calls), I always ask three powerful questions: 1️⃣ What lights you...

Welcome to another edition of Kickin' it with Kristen — your midweek motivation every Wednesday! Don't put off your potential — try coaching and book a complimentary Coaching Session today! #leadership #personaldevelopment #learning 💡Aha! Moment Ever had one of those moments when inspiration strikes in the most unexpected place? For me, it happened at 30,000 feet, somewhere between Chicago and Reno. No cozy writing nook, no fancy setup—just me, my iPhone, and the Notes app. And just like...

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Welcome to another edition of Kickin' it with Kristen — your midweek motivation every Wednesday! Don't put off your potential — try coaching and book a complimentary Coaching Session today! #leadership #personaldevelopment #learning 💡Aha! Moment For the longest time, I saw coaching as an expense—a “nice-to-have” but not a necessity. That was until I found the right coach. And that changed everything. My AHA moment? Coaching is like compounding interest. When you connect with the right coach,...

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Welcome to another edition of Kickin' it with Kristen — your midweek motivation every Wednesday! Don't put off your potential — try coaching and book a complimentary Coaching Session today! #leadership #personaldevelopment #learning 💡Aha! Moment You know that feeling when life seems like a giant, unsolved puzzle? You've got all these pieces—experiences, passions, ambitions—scattered in front of you, and you're just trying to figure out how they all fit together. Today is National Puzzle Day,...

Welcome to another edition of Kickin' it with Kristen — your midweek motivation every Wednesday! Don't put off your potential — try coaching and book a complimentary Coaching Session today! #leadership #personaldevelopment #learning 💡Aha! Moment I was recently on a call with Elizabeth Taylor, owner of The Corporate Bestie, and she said something I haven’t been able to shake: "Your biggest fan is a stranger; your biggest hater is someone you know." It felt like lightning struck right through...