Professional Coach, Mental Fitness Trainer, and Positive Psychology Practitioner
Kristen is the Founder of Koi Coaching and Consulting, LLC, dedicated to advancing the wellbeing, growth, and success of both nonprofit and for-profit organizations. Her leadership journey began with a transformational program similar to the one we offer today, which has profoundly shaped our approach. With nearly 20 years of experience, Kristen's background spans from founding and leading a prominent sports organization to working as a therapist and consulting with a diverse range of organizations, business leaders, and entrepreneurs on growth and transitions. As a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with the International Coaching Federation (ICF), Kristen specializes in helping individuals gain self-awareness, harness their strengths, and achieve their desired changes with greater speed and confidence. She is also a member of Harvard's Institute of Coaching and a BetterUp Performance Coach. Kristen holds a Master’s Degree in Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania and is a Certified Positive Intelligence Coach and Mental Fitness Trainer (CPQC). Her passion lies in applying a strategic approach to wellbeing, aligning individual and organizational goals to foster long-term growth, wellbeing, and success.

Kristen holds a Master’s Degree in Applied Positive Psychology and a Bachelor of Science in Recreation & Sports Management with a minor in Psychology from Virginia Commonwealth University. She has over 2 years of training through Coaches Training Alliance and Positive Intelligence and is both an International Coaching Federation Professionally Certified Coach and a Certified Positive Intelligence Coach. Kristen is a member of the International Coaches Federation, Harvard’s Institute of Coaching, the Sarasota Chamber of Commerce, and is recognized as a Pioneer with Positive Intelligence. Additionally, she is a Registered Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance and has a Certificate in Energy Medicine from the State College of Florida.

Kristen’s “why” for her work is deeply rooted in her belief in the transformative power of self-discovery and the importance of creating supportive environments for growth. Her own journey began with a transformational program, which served as a model in the creation of The CORE Program.
Kristen's leadership development experiences are further enriched by her yoga teacher training which instilled in her a profound understanding of how effective support and holding space can facilitate deep self-exploration in others.
Kristen is driven by a passion for "leaving things better than she found them" and guiding others on their journey of self-discovery, so they too can uncover their true potential.
Through her work, she aims to empower individuals and organizations to achieve meaningful and lasting change, fostering growth and fulfillment by leveraging their innate strengths and capabilities, while ensuring wellbeing is a strategic priority.

Corporate Trainer & Coach
Hannah is the Founder of Hannah McGowan Coaching LLC which provides custom talent development solutions to organizations facing engagement, retention, and productivity challenges. She started her career at a healthcare consulting firm, driving the onboarding, ongoing skill development, and career pathing of the sales department through over 20 innovative programs. She then became a licensed school counselor (parallel training to a Social Worker or LMHC) after earning both a Masters of Education and a Certificate of Advanced Studies from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. After several years working in schools and nonprofits as a counselor and Program Director, Hannah started her own business with the mission to transform our next generation of leaders. Hannah McGowan Coaching LLC specializes in emerging leadership development, partnering with clients across industries to equip prospective, new, mid-level and senior managers with the skills they need to successfully execute on executive leadership’s vision and strategy. Her clients report having engaged, productive teams who are driven by results. Hannah is also a BetterUp Performance Coach and member of Harvard's Institute of Coaching.

Hannah holds a Masters of Education from the Harvard Graduate School of Education, a Certificate of Advanced Studies from the Harvard Graduate School of Education, and a Bachelors of Arts in International Business and Spanish Studies from Boston College. She is a licensed school counselor (parallel training to a Social Worker or LMHC), and maintains an ethical commitment to the American School Counselor Association's Ethical Standards. She is trained in trauma-informed care, culturally humble practices, and building impactful, equitable training programs.
Hannah is also proficient in Spanish.

Hannah lives for lightbulb moments - those "aha!" moments when something finally clicks for someone. These are most powerful when they don't simply connect the dots, but foster a sense of self-agency. Hannah's "why" is therefore centered on empowerment. She is passionate about equipping leaders with the tools, clarity, and strengths that they need to move forward.
Hannah believes in simplicity. The challenges we face at work do not always require complex, multi-pronged approaches - but instead, straightforward connections between humans. And this begins with self-awareness. She is on a mission to make all workplaces empowering spaces.

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