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Kirsten
Ross brings a unique blend of energy, insight and compassion to her work
with clients and has done so for more than 16 years. Her passion is
helping leaders create excellence.
To quote her, “Too many people are living their lives like
they have no choices, without intent. We can experience joy when we
choose our life paths powerfully and serve others." Leaders
serve by creating vision and supporting others towards success whether
it's in their own lives, work, communities, churches or homes.
She
is a Leadership Coach, has a Masters in Human Resource Management
and completed coach training through Coach Training Alliance.
She is President of Focus Forward Coaching.
Kirsten
is also Founder and President of Womans-Work, LLC, a company devoted to
promoting flexible work and life balance.
The corresponding award-winning site, http://www.womans-work.com,
offers a Job Share Partner search, a Family Friendly Employer Board and a
variety of articles and resources for both employers and employees on
topics related to maintaining family as a priority while enjoying a
fulfilling career.
She is author of a variety of e-books
including; Flex Your Work For Freedom:
How to Ask for and Succeed in the Arrangement that Works for You;
Re-Enter Your Career with Confidence:
21 Tips to Ensure Success; and
Create Confidence for a Successful Interview.
Kirsten
has been interviewed as an expert on the topic of flexible work and life
balance for NBC Nightly News, Fox 2 News, National Public Radio and quoted
in publications such as Working Mother Magazine, Going Back to Work; A
Survival Guide for Comeback Moms, The Entrepreneurial Parent, Mompreneurs
Online, and more than 200 other publications.
What Do Clients Say About Kirsten?
“Kirsten's
unique ability to clearly and quickly identify roadblocks to success and
then provide powerful coaching to break down barriers has made a profound
difference for McKinley. She is expert at guiding leaders through the most
difficult and pervasive challenges. It is a testament to her abilities that
she does so with the constant respect and gratitude of her clients, as
well. We consider her to be one of our most trusted advisors.”
Karen Andrews,
Chief Administrative Officer,
McKinley & Assoc., Inc.
“I have been working with Kirsten for
over six months now and can't begin to tell you the countless number of ways
our sessions have impacted my life for the better. I LIVE CONSCIOUSLY NOW.
I take control of my decisions, I manage my energy, I set appropriate
boundaries and communicate them effectively. I am happier and more focused
than I've ever been. Kirsten's strategies really DO work!!!”!
Leslie Lynn
Smith,
Vice President, Director of Major Transactions & Legal Services
"Kirsten was an incredible
motivator and more importantly was able to put together training that
specifically met our needs in a short amount of time! I was very impressed
as were my associates."
Jamie, Exec. Regional Vice President
"Working with Kirsten allowed me to develop new skills
and to unleash possibilities within myself. If you put the dedication into
the partnership and are open to exploring change within yourself you can
emerge from the experience with incredible confidence. Thank you Kirsten
Ross for allowing me to see the possibilities."
Diana L. Kern, Director of BoardConnect(c) at NEW
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