Helping Leaders Tear Down the  Barriers to Excellence ~ in work, home, community....Life!

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Excellence is not an accomplishment. It is a spirit, a never-ending process.
                                         - Lawrence M. Miller

    

     

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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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According to national surveys you can expect a return on investment (ROI) of
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Email me to schedule your free, confidential session!  KRoss@Womans-Work.com  Or call (586) 558-6683