TESTIMONIALS
(Only some names are offered due to confidentiality)
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“I simply cannot recommend Krista or her work any more highly. I reached out to Krista during a pivotal time in my career. Like many mid-career professionals, I had accrued plenty of senior-level experiences and credentials along the way, and worked hard to nurture my professional relationships. Yet I still felt a gap—something wasn't fully clicking. In chatting with a former colleague and friend, I realized I had stopped mentoring myself along the way. Specifically, I had forgotten the advice I give so many others: We are not meant to go it alone—in life or in work. His advice for me? Krista. You have to talk to Krista! It's been a golden connection ever since. With her expert guidance and support, I've been able to onboard into a new role far faster and more confidently than I could have imagined otherwise. I've carved out more time for strategic, longer-term thinking. I now step into my work weeks with substantially more energy and focus. I attribute this to three critical aspects of Krista's practice: First, she's extremely knowledgeable about the world of high-growth tech. She gets it. Second, and to me the most important, Krista takes the time to get to know what truly motivates you as an individual. Third, Krista understands that not everyone is reaching for the same exact goals in life. The result is that every session feels wonderfully bespoke—because it is. Armed with these perspectives and an undeniable warmth, Krista has been absolutely vital in my drive to gain insights that feel authentic and actionable for me and where I want to take this phase of my career.”
Position: Katie O., VP of Content
Industry: Identity & Access Management Software
I engaged Krista as an executive coach with some apprehension and reluctance, only because I needed coaching on some deeply complex issues. Krista surpassed all of my expectations, and I attribute this to two key skills she brought to our engagements: 1) creating a "safe" and compassionate space for dialogue, and 2) "whole person" coaching that took into account the totality of my personal and professional experiences. On several occasions, Krista asked provocative questions that forced me to go two levels deeper into my motivations in certain situations. I cannot endorse her enough - she is truly an expert in this arena.
Position: Paul C., Executive Director of Talent Development
Industry: Pharmaceutical Industry
"There is no doubt in my mind that some form of divine intervention brought Krista Irmischer into my life as my leadership coach which has changed my life forever. I am unsure how a single human can be patient, kind, intelligent, open-minded, funny, bold, vulnerable, personable, and professional all at the same - somehow Krista manages to achieve this. I have never felt so understood, supported, or “seen” before. She took the time to understand who I was and what my motivations were, and in turn held the mirror up for me to do the same. She created a bond of trust and understanding and vulnerability between the two of us that allowed me to dive deep into parts of me that I had no idea existed. Krista has a way of offering perspective and asking questions in a form that made me feel stronger, calmer, grounded, and more capable than ever before. As a result of coaching, I have managed to build stronger relationships with coworkers and direct reports. I have found ways to balance my time in a way that makes my days more meaningful and fulfilling. I have learned about mindfulness and positive psychology and been able to leverage those insights with my teams at work. I have become more aware in my personal relationships and more aware of the relationship I have with myself."
Position: Director
Industry: Luxury Retail
“I've been lucky enough to have a number of mentors, exceptional managers, and counselors in my life who have helped guide me through pivotal life moments, career decisions, and self-discovery. Krista was, by far and away, the best coach I've ever had. Her thoughtful line of questioning, her insight and wisdom, her ability to reflect, reiterate, empathize, synthesize, and provide thoughtful suggestions or resources to address pressing challenges all made her the perfect guide to empower me through my career journey. My one piece of constructive feedback is that I wish she would create a pocket-sized version of herself that I can take everywhere! Krista, can you work on that please?”
Position: VP Strategic Partnerships
Industry: Digital Learning
“Krista has an engaging presence that drew me in right away. What has kept me coming back for years has been the unique combination of intelligence, connection, trust, intuition and care that she has brought to our work. What I can say is that I’ve felt better, stronger, and clearer after every meaningful conversation with Krista, and that has been invaluable in helping me make the next best decision.”
Title: CEO
Industry: High tech
“I have worked with Krista Irmischer for more than two years. She has perfected a balance of straight talk and demonstrated values of respect and integrity. She helps her clients put daily challenges into proper perspective. With her curiosity and empathy, she supports others to explore possibilities they did not think were possible. This helps them remove barriers and move towards their goals. Krista takes her profession seriously and has a continuous learning mindset. Clients who have chosen Krista as their coach and mentor have chosen well.“
Position: Former Business Owner
Industry: Consulting & Coaching
“Simply put, Krista is a world-class coach. In my very first session working with her, I knew right away that I’d be comfortable sharing my personal and professional vulnerabilities with her to get to the core of what I wanted to work towards. She is an amazing listener who is skilled at guiding conversations and asking thoughtful questions to maximize productivity with each session. Krista is intuitive, insightful, compassionate, funny, easy to talk to, and always professional – just an extraordinary human. She genuinely wants her clients to succeed and be the very best they can be. I recommend Krista to anyone who’s seeking self-improvement and interested in learning effective tools to reach their goals – whatever they may be.”
Position: HR / Communications Professional & Coach-in-Training
Industry: Online Education
“Krista has become an invaluable part of my journey. She consistently provided a balance of guiding questions, personal experience, and diverse resources (podcasts, videos, books, articles) that were personalized to my needs and learning styles. Each touch point was a fusion of reflection and action that armed me with the tools to conquer some of the most challenging conversations, career moves, and strategic pivots I will ever make in my career.”
Position: Business Development and Channel Partnerships
Industry: Digital Learning
“I can’t recommend Krista enough as a leadership coach. In short, my time with her as my coach was transformational for me in realizing the value of my experiences and reigniting the confidence in myself to be able to do whatever I set my mind to in my own career. Krista is warm, friendly, logical, and an amazing listener. She really hears what’s going on and helps gently move you toward what you’re going through and what is possible. As a result of her support, I was able to move from a director to senior director role. I truly hope I can continue to use her services in the future for the rest of my career! That’s how much of an impact I’ve felt through my time having her as a coach.”
Position: VP of Engineering
Industry: Software Industry
“I have come to know that we are always writing the “next chapter” in our lives. I was confident in my ability to launch new directions until I unexpectedly hit a significant “writer’s block”. I was stuck. Partnering with Krista was a journey into my own wisdom and truth. Her authentic style of being present provided the safety for me to take a deep dive into what was both valuable and vulnerable as I worked toward what I needed most—clarity. Krista listened and then helped me move the needle each time toward clarity through exploratory questions. She suggested self-chosen calls to action based on insights. These were doable activities that enabled me to see progress towards my goals. I experienced Krista’s exceptional combination of warmth, competency and professionalism as she engaged me to write my new chapter.”
Position: Professional Speaker
Industry: Business Owner
“When I sought out Krista’s support as a leadership coach, I had a general idea of where I wanted to move next in my career but too many internal blocks to make the leap. It is rare to feel so listened to by another - Krista has the capacity to put herself completely to the side and be utterly present for another. As a result, I felt listened to in such a deep and safe way that I was finally able to be vulnerable enough to explore these internal blocks and start to articulate them. As a result, after only 2 sessions with her, the teaching idea I’ve vaguely had in my head for over a decade has come to the fruition. I finally know the true work I’m here to do and I have Krista to thank for turning my thoughts into a clear vision and now a true reality. I’m about to start teaching the second round of my class and have a waitlist for my third. I believe that I wouldn’t be at this point without Krista’s gift for compassionate guidance.”
Position: Practice Owner
Industry: Acupuncturist
I chose Krista as my coach because she was positive and friendly from the start. Right away I felt like I could trust her. She asked questions to not only know what I wanted to work on, but also understand my learning style and how I wanted to be held accountable. I mentioned to her in one of our first sessions that I didn’t want formal “homework” and she remembered that which made me feel listened to and respected. She was empathetic and patient at a time when I was looking to manage my inner critic. She shared helpful resources on that topic. Long after reading the articles or watching the videos she recommended, I still remember them. The care she showed, together with the questions she asked, helped me reflect and build up my confidence through our sessions.
Position: Marketing Director
Industry: Software Industry
“Krista’s acute listening skills assist her in hearing all that I say and everything that I don’t. I am immensely appreciative of her reassuring presence and perspective to help me learn how to become my own effective advocate. There’s not a stone left unturned which has helped improve my ability to navigate and refine my emotions during stressful times. Her non-judgmental and compassionate approach illuminates a clear path in finding my own answers.”
Position: President
Industry: Association Management
“Krista is an amazing coach. We worked together for about 6 months, meeting every other week, and in that short amount of time I was able to make progress on a number of initiatives to hone my management and leadership skills – from feeling more comfortable navigating the ups and downs of my industry to making recognition of junior staff a more consistent part of my routine (plus many more!). Krista was there every step of the way, helping me to better define what I wanted to work on and giving me the resources and thoughtful, probing questions to help me better articulate the ‘why’ behind these actions. I am so grateful for her feedback and support and would highly recommend her to anyone hoping to grow as a leader.”
Position: Senior Manager
Industry: Consulting
“I have had so many impactful AHA moments from my coaching sessions with Krista. Through questions, she helped me identify my ‘control and command’ leadership style which had a disengaging effect on my employees. Instead of blaming others, I have developed a sense of responsibility and accountability from which I focus on areas I can control. Krista helped me progress to a coaching style of leadership. This has resulted in a happier environment that fosters more productivity and creativity for the team. For all of this, I am eternally grateful to Krista for helping me unearth these realizations as well as supporting me through the behavioral shifts.”
Position: Producer
Industry: Film & TV
“Krista’s coaching allowed our team to maintain a high level of productivity while actively supporting an employee through a difficult situation. Krista was able to provide a leadership coaching program which included administering an assessment that highlighted their strengths and provided new awareness for growth. Our team is now communicating more effectively, and I am beyond thankful for Krista’s contribution. When our people need support, it’s nice to know we have professionals like Krista within reach to offer coaching and development services.”
Position: Engineering Manager
Industry: Manufacturing & Design
"Krista is a natural coach!! She is inherently curious about people and is dedicated to helping them become the best versions of themselves. The questions she asks are as much about her wanting to understand the “real” me as they are to help with my specified goals. I always walk away from a session with her having learned something about myself, someone else, or with a new perspective. I consider myself lucky to have her to turn to!"
Position: Department Chair and Professor
Industry: Higher Education
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