come back to yourself. lead from there.
I'm Kari (she/her) — a depth coach and People & Culture leader with over 15 years working with high-performing individuals and teams, particularly in tech.
I do this work because I've lived through moments where, from the outside, life looked steady — and inside, something deeper was asking for attention. That experience, alongside years of my own inner work — and the coaches who held space for me along the way — is what brought me here.
My work is especially for women and LGBTQ+ people who appear capable and together on the outside, yet feel a growing internal disconnect — though anyone ready for this kind of depth is welcome here.
This isn’t a productivity hack. It’s not a rebrand. And it’s definitely not a 10-step program.
My approach works beneath the surface — with patterns, old stories, and the ways we move through the world without quite knowing why — alongside real-world leadership experience.
I work with both the tender and the fierce — whatever you bring is welcome here.
I'd love to connect — human to human.
You’ve built something meaningful. You’ve achieved.
You’re trusted. Relied on.
Somewhere along the way, a shifting started that feels like…
You're the one everyone depends on — and it's becoming unsustainable
You've learned reading the room — and somewhere in that learning, you started disappearing inside it
You know how to succeed within systems — but parts of you feel unseen, unheard, or held back
You've spent so long adapting and achieving, you're not sure which voice inside is actually yours
Your mind and body are telling you something needs to change — and it's getting harder to ignore
You're quietly questioning what's next — but don't yet have clarity
I see you.
You don’t need a new life. You need to hear what this one is asking of you.
Something within may be calling you forward.
This is not about starting over. It’s about evolving…
…into someone who leads from the inside out—not from exhaustion, expectation, or habit.
Alignment isn’t something you find once.
It deepens as you do.
But it requires something most people skip:
A pause.
When was the last time you actually took one?
You already know something needs to change. The question is whether you’re ready to find out what.
A free, no-pressure conversation to explore whether this work is right for you.
“The ultimate purpose of inquiry is that it allows us to pause. In the space of a pause, truth can shine through.”
— Tara Brach, PhD, meditation, psychologist, author, teacher
A different way to lead
(your life and work)
This isn't therapy. It's not surface-level coaching.
It's the space in between — and it's where the real work happens.
This work is about helping you sustain your life without self-abandonment.
Together, we focus on:
Saying what's true for you — clearly, and without shrinking to make others comfortable
Leading without carrying everything — or quietly disappearing yourself in the process
Making decisions from your own knowing — not from obligation, fear, or habit
Standing in your own authority — not by hardening, but by becoming more fully yourself
Slowing down enough to hear what's calling you forward — and finding the courage to move toward it
Learning to trust what your body already knows — before your mind has caught up
What it’s like to do this work
"Working with Kari has been transformative for me. Each session she met me where I was at. She was a safe place to be vulnerable and really dive down into the work of my mind and behavior. When we started I needed help finding my authentic path with a new career endeavor and Kari helped me stay true to myself while building something I'm proud of. Even though the deep work can be emotional at times I always left our sessions uplifted and with actionable next steps towards my goal. The only reason I was able to tackle something like a career switch was because of Kari's authentic heart and inspired coaching."
Alison | Entrepreneur "I am truly grateful to have found Kari as my coach! From the very first session, she created a welcoming environment with a thorough intake, making it easy for us to build a strong foundation. As our sessions continued, I noticed myself opening up more each time and becoming increasingly receptive--not just to her thoughtful questions, but also to the new perspectives and life changes her coaching inspired. Kari has helped me expand how I perceive my situations and explore the reasons behind my viewpoints, which has led to deeper self-reflection and tremendous personal growth. Working with Kari has been a transformative experience in the best way possible. I can’t thank her enough and would highly recommend her to anyone seeking guidance and positive change!"
Tesha | HR Professional
Whenever you’re ready, I’m here.
I’d love to hear from you.
Please use this form to contact me with questions about coaching offerings, workshop bookings, or how we can collaborate.
If you’d like to chat, schedule a [come as you are] conversation.
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