Leadership Development Expert & Executive Speaker Rooted in Emotional Intelligence
Build leaders who stay steady under pressure, communicate with clarity, and elevate your entire culture through emotionally intelligent, grounded decision-making.
Why Kristi
Leadership today requires more than strategy or technical skill. It requires emotional intelligence, grounded self-leadership, and the inner capacity to navigate pressure without shrinking, second-guessing, or overanalyzing.
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Kristi Baxter is a seasoned Executive & Leadership Coach and leadership development expert organizations bring in when they want growth that actually translates into behavior change—not just insight.
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Her leadership trainings and workshops are fully bespoke—designed around your leaders, your culture, and your desired outcomes. There are no off-the-shelf frameworks or one-size-fits-all solutions. Every engagement is intentionally crafted to meet leaders where they are and move them where they need to go.
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Kristi is known for helping high-achieving leaders move beyond internal pressure and fear of judgment — so they can lead with clarity, calm, and authentic presence.
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Her work blends identity-level leadership development, emotional intelligence, and frameworks with practical, hands-on tools leaders can use immediately—in meetings, conversations, decision-making, and high-stakes moments.
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She’s the trusted partner for organizations that want leaders who don’t just survive pressure, but lead with steadiness, self-trust, and impact—day in and day out.
What sets her apart:
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She coaches and trains the whole leader, not just a skill set or role.
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She helps dismantle inner critic patterns that quietly limit performance and decision-making.
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She integrates nervous system intelligence, helping leaders stay steady, present, and effective under pressure.
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She brings extensive, hands-on leadership training experience, designing sessions where participants actively practice—not just listen.
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Leaders leave with practical tools and frameworks they can implement immediately in real-world situations.
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Her trainings strike a balance between depth and energy—engaging, interactive, and genuinely enjoyable, rather than heavy or theoretical.
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She delivers transformation that is practical, actionable, and deeply sustainable.
When leaders trust themselves, communicate clearly, and stay grounded, workplace culture evolves with them.
Who Her Work Is For
As a leadership expert for companies across industries, Kristi’s work supports:
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Senior leaders and executives
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High-potential emerging leaders
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Leadership teams
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Women in leadership programs
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Corporate ERGs and professional networks
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Organizations committed to developing confident, emotionally intelligent leaders
Your leaders don’t need more theory — they need practical tools that expand their inner capacity so they can show up with clarity, confidence, and agency in any situation.
That’s Kristi’s specialty.
Ways to Bring Kristi Into Your Organization
Leadership Development Workshops
Format: Half-day, full-day, or multi-session series
Perfect for: Leadership teams, mid-level managers, senior leaders, emerging leaders
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Kristi offers executive leadership workshops designed to strengthen emotional intelligence, presence, leadership skills, and confidence across all levels of leadership.
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Choose from her list of foundational topics or customize to your culture, leadership needs, and strategic goals.
Executive Keynotes & Leadership Talks
Format: 30–60 minute keynote, fireside chat, or leadership talk
Perfect for: Company-wide events, leadership retreats, conferences, summits, ERGs
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As a leadership development speaker, Kristi’s keynotes blend strategic insight with identity-level leadership transformation. They challenge outdated leadership models and inspire leaders to rise into who they truly are.
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Kristi's offers an exceptional list of signature keynote topics, all adaptable to your event theme, leadership level, and organizational priorities.
Corporate Leadership Programs
Format: 6–12 week series, quarterly programs, or custom multi-month development tracks
Perfect for: Executive teams, senior leadership cohorts, high-potential leader groups
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Her corporate coaching programs combine leadership workshops, coaching, and identity work to create sustainable, measurable leadership transformation.
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Programs are designed collaboratively based on your company’s needs, leadership strengths, and organizational challenges.
Panel & Roundtable Speaking
Format: Panelist, roundtable participant, or moderated leadership dialogue
Perfect for: ERGs, women’s leadership groups, executive panels, retreats, internal leadership events
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Organizations often bring Kristi in as part of broader corporate leadership training initiatives, especially when they want panel conversations that go deeper than surface-level talking points.
Kristi brings depth, groundedness, and refreshing realness to discussions where nuance, honesty, and practical insight matter most.​
Podcast & Media Collaborations
Kristi is a sought-after guest known for bringing clarity, candor, and deeply relatable insight into the internal struggles leaders face — and how to overcome them.
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Signature Podcast Topics:
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Taming Your Inner Critic
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Owning Your Brilliance
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Reaching “I Don’t Give a Sh*t” Status
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Building Unshakable Confidence from the Inside Out
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How to Move Through the World Lighter
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Embodying Confidence Through Breathwork & Somatics
What Participants Walk Away With
Leaders leave Kristi’s leadership workshops with:
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Greater self-awareness and emotional intelligence
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Strategies to regulate under pressure and stay steady
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Renewed confidence in their leadership identity
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Reduced overthinking and clearer decision-making
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The ability to lead without shrinking, apologizing, or overanalyzing
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A grounded sense of self-trust that transforms how they show up
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A practical leadership toolbox—equipped with versatile tools they use in a wide range of real-world situations
This isn’t short-term inspiration — it’s lasting internal transformation.
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Build Strong Leaders. Elevate Culture.
"I highly recommend Kristi. With her guidance, I have been able to push my thinking beyond what I thought was possible.
She has helped me step outside of my current situations and see the broader picture, enabling me to better adapt to the changing needs of my team and colleagues."
Michael M., CMO
Ready to Elevate Your Leaders?
Whether you're seeking corporate leadership training, a leadership development speaker, or a customized program that supports long-term leadership growth, Kristi delivers the kind of development that elevates leaders and culture.
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Kristi’s approach creates leaders who communicate clearly, regulate under pressure, and lead with grounded authority — transforming how your teams work, collaborate, and perform.