Learn how to strategically manage your national security career, maximize your impact, and find fulfillment, flexibility, and financial freedom from someone who’s been there, done that. 

Career and Leadership Coaching for the National Security Community

Create a Career You Love

Learn my signature Career Roadmap Framework to identify your North Star and create a career you love.

Three Simple Steps to Create Your Career Roadmap

You’ll love working with someone who truly understands you and the natsec industry 

I started my national security career in college 15 years ago (interning at State in and then working for the Naval Postgraduate School), and I started coaching 8 years ago. I absolutely love them both - supporting the national security mission directly and the amazing people who chose to serve this mission. Like many of you, 9/11 cemented my career path, and I’ve been fortunate to work in government, non-profit firms, and private defense companies. Helping people discover their true value and create their dream career is my superpower. You’ll love working with someone who truly understands you and the national security industry and how confident, creative, and impactful you become through coaching. I’m excited for you to experience the joy of having a career that gives you mission impact and the lifestyle you want. 

The career and leadership coach who understands your unique needs and challenges in the national security industry

Nice to Meet You, I’m Kristyn!

Gives you the knowledge, skills, and strategies to create a compelling resume that will put you at the top of the candidate list. Walk away with a new resume, increased confidence and expertise in how to position yourself in your job search.

A SELF-PACED COURSE TO CREATE An attention grabbing RESUME

Resume Revamp

Transition from the government or military to a career in the private sector that offers you the pay, benefits, and flexibility you need while giving you a strong sense of purpose, connection, and impact to the national security mission. 

walk through A SIX-STEP PROCESS TO TRANSITION INTO THE PRIVATE SECTOR

Career Transition Blueprint

We cover managing people, creating and executing an annual plan, improving productivity (all while balancing work with your personal life), and any other leadership challenges and goals you want to tackle. 

FOR LEADERS WHO WANT TO ENHANCE THEIR SKILLS AND INCREASE THEIR IMPACT

1-1 Leadership Coaching

Whether it’s getting that internal promotion or moving to a new organization to advance, you’ll get a step-by-step action plan to achieve your goals without the stress, frustration, or uncertainty that can go hand-in-hand with landing your new role.

for individuals who are ready to make their next career move

1-1 Career Coaching

Ways to Work Together

Stories from past clients who, just like you, started with a dream to find work they love with the pay and benefits they deserve, advance into leadership, and create real impact in the national security field. With the right guidance and support, those dreams became their reality, and I couldn’t be more excited to share their experiences with you below.

Deputy Director, Army People Analytics

Kristin Saling

It only took me a couple sessions for her to completely change my perspective on the challenges I was facing as a new executive, leading two large teams and a research lab. From that new perspective, we were able to draw out solutions and insights to improve both my organization's performance and my own! She strikes the right balance between listening and guiding to help solve the stickiest leadership problems. I highly recommend her!

Kristyn is an incredible resource as an executive coach and strategist. 

Director, Lockton Companies

Ciara Bernskoetter

I sought help from Kristyn with next steps in my career. I was extremely impressed with the questions Kristyn asked and insights given. Kristyn's career planning process and strategy are unlike any I've experienced. The whole process was thorough without being overwhelming. My coaching sessions with Kristyn have truly made an impact on me personally and professionally, and have given me greater peace of mind and increased enthusiasm.

Kristyn's career planning process and strategy are unlike any I've experienced.

Talent Manager, US Army

Christine Baker

Kristyn is a very inquisitive Executive Coach, who has helped me see things clearer. I appreciate her innate ability to ask thought provoking questions to keep me looking forward toward my goals. As my coach, Krystyn always created a welcoming and calm atmosphere that has promoted my reflection. 

Kristyn is a very inquisitive Executive Coach, who has helped me see things clearer.

get meaningful mission impact, better pay, greater flexibility, and a clear advancement path.

Are you ready to create a career you love?