Coaching · San Diego, CA

Getting out of your own way starts with clarity.

You're not stuck because you lack information or ability. You're stuck because something underneath — a belief, a pattern, a part of you playing it safe — is running the show. That's what we work on.

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Professional Certified Coach (PCC) IFS trained Co-Active methodology 25 years in corporate

The outcome

Get clear on what you want, why you've been held back, and what to do next — in your career, your leadership, and your life.

The work

Most people don't have a strategy problem. They have a self-awareness problem.

You can have all the frameworks in the world and still find yourself making the same choices, tolerating the same situations, and wondering why nothing changes. That's not a planning failure — it's an internal one.

I use Internal Family Systems (IFS) alongside traditional coaching to help you understand the parts of yourself that have been driving your decisions — the inner critic, the people-pleaser, the part that keeps you safe by keeping you small. When you understand those parts instead of fighting them, real movement becomes possible.

The work shows up differently for everyone. For some it's a career crossroads. For others it's a leadership challenge, a confidence gap, or just a persistent feeling that something needs to change. The entry point doesn't matter. Getting clear does.

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Three ways to work together

Coaching · 3 months

Clarity Coaching

"For people who know something needs to change but can't quite make it happen."

  • 6 x 50-min 1:1 sessions
  • 1 Voxer or email exchange between sessions
  • IFS-informed — we find what's really in the way
  • Practical exercises after each session

$3,500

Full 3-month engagement

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Coaching · Monthly

Momentum Coaching

"For people who are clear on direction and need a thinking partner to keep moving."

  • 1 x 50-min session per month
  • Up to 3 Voxer or email exchanges per week
  • 24-hour response window Mon–Fri
  • 3-month minimum commitment

$500/month

3-month minimum · $1,500 to start

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Leadership · 6 months

Empathetic Leadership Intensive

"For leaders who want to build teams people actually want to be part of."

  • 90-min discovery + 10 bi-weekly sessions
  • StandOut Strengths assessment
  • Voxer or email support between sessions
  • Personal leadership vision + roadmap

$7,200

Full 6-month engagement

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Not sure where to start

Start with a conversation.

A free 30-minute clarity call is the best way to figure out what you actually need. No pitch. No pressure. Just an honest conversation about where you are and whether working together makes sense.

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30 minutes · No pressure · No pitch

About Christina

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I spent 25 years in corporate before I understood what was really keeping people stuck.

I worked in communications at Illumina, Qualcomm, HP, and Amgen — building systems, supporting leaders, and watching talented people shrink themselves in roles that no longer fit. I was good at my job. And I knew, from the inside, that strategy wasn't the problem for most people. The problem was internal.

That's why I trained in Internal Family Systems alongside traditional coaching. IFS isn't therapy — it's a methodology for understanding the parts of yourself that drive your decisions, often without your awareness. Combined with 25 years of real corporate experience, it means I can meet you exactly where you are — no explaining needed.

My clients describe me as someone who asks the questions they don't want to answer, finds the real problem underneath the presenting one, and creates the kind of space where honest work actually happens.

Professional Certified Coach (PCC) · International Coach Federation
Internal Family Systems trained
Co-Active coaching methodology
StandOut Strengths certified
25 years · Illumina, Qualcomm, HP, Amgen

What clients say

Real words from real clients — people who came in stuck and came out with clarity, direction, and the confidence to move.

"She helped me uncover clarity through thoughtful questions and deep listening. Less than a year later, I landed the role I'd been searching for."

Grace · California

"She digs deeper and finds the real problem vs. the problem I think I have. She asked me questions I didn't want to answer — and it was exactly what I needed."

Hitomi

"I'd often come into sessions feeling mentally scattered — she had a way of gently helping me lay everything out and make sense of it. I consistently walked away with both clarity and momentum."

Shayla S. · Illinois

"She strikes a rare balance between support and accountability. I always felt encouraged while still being gently held to my goals."

Shayla S. · Illinois

"Identifying my unique strengths was a game changer for my confidence. I realized my true potential and the value I bring."

Anonymous · coaching client

Ready to get clear

You already know something needs to change.

The clarity call is free, takes 30 minutes, and there's no obligation. The worst case is you spend half an hour getting more honest with yourself about where you are. That's never a waste of time.

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30 minutes · No pressure · No pitch