About LifeSpark

Meet Kristie

The heart of my work is this: I love helping people become their best selves.

I have coached countless corporate executives, individuals, couples, and corporate teams, but will say that seeing lives be completely transformed still never gets old.  

My own life transformation began in a hospital bed during my third pregnancy. In this extended life-or-death period while confined to a bed, in labor for 40 days, and wondering if my baby and I were going to make it out of there alive, I began to question everything I’d ever thought was real and true.

I asked and pondered the hard questions: What is the purpose of my life? How did this happen to me? What needs to change?

What I did know?  I could not go back to living my life the same way. It was at this critical point in my life that I first discovered the Enneagram.

From that time, I became certified in the iEQ9. And coupled with my diverse background as lawyer, business leader, spiritual director and mother, I began my incredible journey as a coach.

I believe there is a transformation waiting for you, too. And I look forward to guiding you through it.

Neuroscience

Your brain is a complex mechanical organ calculating between 2,500 and 3,300 thoughts an hour! And, 80% are negative, 95% repetitive. You can imagine the powerful implications this has on our lives. Learning how you think, consciously and subconsciously, and becoming aware of how your thoughts affect your experiences, may be the most important thing you could ever do for yourself.

The Enneagram

The Enneagram is a system of personality typing that describes a person’s patterns in how they uniquely conceptualize and navigate the world. This ancient tool categorizes humans into nine “types” based on several key variables. Every client takes the data-driven iEQ9 assessment and receives an analytical report after taking the online test. Together, we work through the report, creating a new awareness of the (often unconscious) core motivations that drive everything in your life. 

Mindfulness

What makes me different from a typical coach is my training as a spiritual director in the practice of listening carefully and contemplatively. This allows me to sit with my clients and create a safe place where they can explore themselves at a pace with which they are comfortable. Some call this approach mindfulness or presence-based listening.

The Results

Self-clarity that comes from understanding the unique lens in which you see the world

Self-compassion and empathy for others that results in better relationships in and out of the office

Identifying actionable approaches

Mindfulness practices to see your behavior real time

A new course for living based on your best self

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Clients – regardless of whether they’re a CEO, a college graduate, a couple or a professional team – walk away with a practical, accessible and holistic path for reaching their potential.

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Before meeting with Kristie, I had some experience with the Enneagram and thought I knew which personality type I was. However, Kristie’s coaching made me realize I was wrong about the Enneagram number I thought I was. Her guidance has helped me not only in my personal life, but my professional life as well.

David, business development consultant at Oracle

I am powerful because Kristie helped me change my life.

Katharine, social worker

True transformation takes time and dedication. However, with a guide in the process, asking the right questions, listening to the responses, moderating in-depth discussions and utilizing the best tools for growth, significant positive change will occur.

Jeff, CFA and former partner at NorthPointe Capital

We are complex humans trying to figure out how to navigate life more effectively and graciously. LifeSpark is a great way to grow personally and in life as a couple! I am so thankful these tools are available. Wish I had them years ago!

Steve, senior pastor at Kensington Church

Throughout [Kristie’s] coaching with this tool, the Enneagram, and with the aid of many humbling and thought-provoking exercises, I accepted that not only was I asking God to prop up my false self, but my view of God was entirely based on my false self. I can’t put my finger on the exact moment prayer became love, a relief, and my daily bread. But it did. I was awakened to a place of absolute surrender. The thing I seek is no longer a list to prevent my undoing but simply to see the face of God.

Anonymous

I was truly astonished at the immediate clarity and deeper self-awareness I received after reviewing the results of the iEQ9 Enneagram report with Kristie. It was like a window into my soul. I look forward to [Kristie’s coaching] as she guides me to take what I am learning about myself to bring about changes that I need – and for which I long.

Craig, chief community and spiritual life officer

Through the work I did with Kristie, I have demolished barriers that kept me from evolving. I built and continue to build stronger, more genuine, more meaningful relationships with others – and with myself.

Katharine, social worker

I have known Kristie for more than five years and have learned so much from her. She is an excellent teacher and communicator, and is very insightful into the human experience.

Kim, owner of an insurance agency

Our leadership team engaged Kristie for comprehensive sessions on emotional intelligence. Kristie is clearly an expert in her field, very professional and we continue to glean the benefits from the insights she provided on a daily basis. Kristie earned our highest recommendation possible.

John, chief operating officer

The [Enneagram] assessment was amazingly accurate and has been transformative in helping me understand myself and how to better lead my team.

Denise, zoological curator

By far, the most important investment I made in seeking personal and professional fulfillment came in the time I spent with Kristie, facilitating the complex body of work known as the Enneagram. With her training and experience, and her careful and thoughtful approach, Kristie is the perfect guide for this important life-journey.

Jeff, CFA and former partner at NorthPointe Capital

The depth at which [the iEQ9 report] goes into is amazing! The insight! It is incredibly helpful if you are willing to work on it.

Chris, wife and mother

We have been married for 30+ years. While we are a good team in many ways, over the years we found ourselves living more and more ‘together alone’. Then, we were introduced to Kristie and LifeSpark. Using our reports and her on-point coaching, Kristie helped us develop a common language that allowed us to begin to re-engage as a couple in a way we hadn’t in a long time.

Joanne and Rob

There are multiple personality profile tests and programs that help identify strengths and weaknesses, biases and blind spots. However, simply identifying those traits is not enough to transform our perspective and thinking. This can only be done with a facilitator trained in the science and the art of creating an awareness that allows for our perspective to shift and broaden, and allows us to identify thinking habits and patterns that hinder our growth.

Jeff, CFA and former partner at NorthPointe Capital

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