Krystena Sterling

Thank you for taking the time to learn about me. I aim to give you a glimpse of me and how this will serve you before you spend your precious time.

 

Why do I do this work?

I was not one who always knew what they wanted to do. The good thing about that is that my curiosity about different careers and roles allowed me to do many different things. From 16, I usually had more than one job because I liked too many things. Once I found my true calling, I also learned it was about serving others and helping others be their best. I also learned that my values have always been at play, and my calling was there all along. Fairness, Leadership, and Kindness are my three top values, and they began to play out in kindergarten and continued to play out throughout my corporate life.

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Why does this matter? My vast experience in so many disciplines and areas allows me to help translate some of my client’s concerns. I understand the issues, and difficulties you face and how to navigate through them. I also understand the power of the ah! ha moments and how to help my clients find them because it is about being of service to help you become your happiest and most authentic self.

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What is my workday like?

If you caught the first section correctly, I still have two careers. Now, I cannot seem to get enough of it because I am so passionate about this work. I work full-time as a leadership development consultant for an amazing aerospace company and have this boutique coaching business. As you can see from my services, my practice focuses on coaching, equine coaching, and assessments because it is a personal passion of mine that I want to grow.

 

Why does this matter? I am still in corporate life and understand the nature of working for a large company. I am intimately aware of what that means and how to help you think through how to navigate some of the challenges that come with working in this environment and the rapid speed of change that is occurring now.

 

What is my educational background?

I know I will never stop learning. As a side note, my daughter keeps telling me I must stop buying books, so I have resorted to Kindle. That might give you some hints of my tenacity for learning.  Then, of course, there is formal education.

•   Master of Arts in Human Resource Development

•   Master of Science in Industrial Organizational Psychology

•   Ph.D. in Industrial Organizational Psychology specializing in Leadership Development and   Coaching (almost finished with my dissertation).

•   Certified Talent Development Professional with the Association of Talent Development

•   Certified Coach with the International Coaching Federation.

•   Prosci Change Manager Certified

 

Why does this matter? I leverage my education and constantly research information to help my clients make decisions to help them achieve their goals. In our constantly changing world, I rely on research and science to help as needed.

How else do you serve others?

I am a big believer in giving back to our community and those that are less fortunate. I have been volunteering since my senior year in high school. Since then, some of my most memorable moments have been as a Guardian Ad Litem, Girl Scout Troup Leader, Director of the 2022 Special Olympics, and President of the Greater Orlando Organizational Development Network.

My current community volunteering:

•  Director – The Greater Orlando Organizational Development (GOOD) Network

• Volunteer- McCormick Research Institute- Horses and Humans with Disabilities

•  President, Operating Director- Stable Ground Institute – Horses and Humans with Trauma (opening in Spring 2024).

 

Why does this matter? I practice what I do daily. I try to live and lead with integrity, fairness, leadership, and kindness daily- albeit I am human and will sometimes fail. At the same time, being in service is part of my nature, especially for those who are in need.

 

If you want to see my resume and all the professional information, please check out my personal LinkedIn page.

Other interesting tidbits:

• I have an adult daughter, whom I raised as a single working mom her entire life.

• I  am very spiritual in nature.

• I am a huge animal lover; I have two rescue dogs, two rescue cats, and four horses.

• I love Pilates, yoga, and horse riding, specifically dressage.

• I have lived in Tahiti and worked in other countries.

• I really like people because we are sticky, complicated, unique, and wonderful.

 

If you want to know anything else, please ask. I am an open book; however, this is about your journey. I look forward to getting to know you!