About

Welcome!

I’m Kristina Au—I also go by Kris—and I’m an executive and leadership coach. I LOVE helping people grow, embrace change, and take action on ideas they might have once thought were out of reach. I partner with people on the brink of change to build confidence, clarify their vision, and access the resources and courage they need to move forward.

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My Why

From a young age, people have confided in me. They know their secrets will stay in the vault! I truly love sitting across from someone, exploring what matters most to them. Those conversations, the ones that uncover hopes, challenges, and the “what ifs,” have always felt like home to me.
Over the years, whether in the boardroom, a team meeting, or at the kitchen table, I discovered the most rewarding part of my work isn’t the outward metrics—it’s seeing people step into their potential, take action on their ideas, and grow in ways they didn’t think were possible – the inner success. Coaching allows me to create that space for others, combining insight, empathy, and strategy to help them move forward with confidence and clarity.

Fun Fact #1:

Pastry Beginnings: I’m a professionally trained pastry chef and a proud graduate of the Culinary Institute of America. After school, I packed two suitcases, moved to San Francisco, and spent five years working (and eating!) my way through the city. Bonus: I met my husband my second week there—we’ve been together 30 years.

Fun Fact #2:

Change is my specialty: I’ve lived in five states (NY, CO, CA, CT, HI) and reinvented my career more than once—restaurants → office management → HR → executive coaching. Most recently, I stepped out of corporate life to build a business that fits the life I want now.

Fun Fact #3:

Always creating: I’m a mixed-media artist who loves working with paper, paint, fabric, and metal. These days you’ll usually find me dyeing textiles and paper for collages and wall art—my happy place is surrounded by color and texture.

Purpose | Mission | Values

Purpose:
Our “Why”

To help cut through the noise to better hear and trust in our wise inner voice – for deepened focus and fulfillment across all areas of life.

Mission:
What We Do

Our mission is to build a dynamic space of coaching, writing, podcasts, and retreats—that catalyzes personal and collective growth and inspires lasting impact.

Values:
Guiding Principles

-Explore curiosity and courage
–Trust inner voice
-Cultivate wisdom and grit
-Build resilience and well-being
-Foster creativity and relationships

Thank you for stopping by! Get in touch if you want to learn more.

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