Kristen McLaughlin
BCC
United States
Kristen is an experienced career and leadership coach who works with accomplished professionals looking to advance, accelerate, or make meaningful changes in their careers. She helps clients gain clarity about what they want, recognize and own their strengths, and develop a practical strategy for moving forward with greater confidence and purpose.
As a coach, Kristen combines empathy, thoughtful exploration, and an action-oriented approach. She works primarily with mid- to senior-level professionals to define what they value most, identify and communicate their strengths, explore career opportunities, and make informed decisions about what comes next. Her goal is to help clients take greater ownership of their careers while pursuing work that aligns with their strengths, priorities, and professional goals.
Kristen brings particular expertise in translating self-awareness into career strategy. She helps clients strengthen their professional positioning, networking, résumé and LinkedIn presence, interviewing, and overall job-search approach. Having coached professionals across a variety of industries and roles, she brings a broad perspective and an ability to quickly understand different career paths, organizational environments, and professional challenges.
Professional/Business Experience
Kristen’s career has included coaching, talent management, higher education, and nonprofit organizations, where she has worked in external-facing roles and collaborated with organizations ranging from start-ups to Fortune 100 companies. Her interest in career coaching began while working in a college career center and ultimately led her to complete the Executive Coaching Certificate at Case Western Reserve University’s Weatherhead School of Management, with an emphasis on Intentional Change Theory and Emotional Intelligence. Kristen is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) through the International Coaching Federation, a Board Certified Coach (BCC), and a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach.
