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Hi, I'm Kristen.
I've spent more than 25 years working in nonprofit arts, public service and performing arts organizations, and my work has taught me something important:
Creating a great experience is both about what we DO and how we choose to BE with the people we serve.
My experience spans performing arts venue operations, Front of House and patron services, volunteer management, accessibility, arts administration, training, facilitation and leadership coaching.
I've worked at the policy level and on the front lines. I understand the plans we make in conference rooms—and the realities that unfold when the doors open and hundreds of people arrive.
My approach is grounded in service leadership and five values that shape how I work:
Kindness • Compassion • Curiosity • Creativity • Courage
I won't arrive assuming I already know what your organization needs. I'll listen, ask questions, bring an outside perspective and help your team turn ideas into meaningful, sustainable change.
Kristen is truly an amazing coach!
Dr. Jen Riday, Vibrant Happy Women
My Training & Experience
Kristen N. Pierce
- Patron Services Coordinator, Chandler Center for the Arts
- Student Success Coach, Arizona State University EdPlus
- Certified Vibrant Happy Women Coach
- Certified Nonprofit Lifecycles Capacity Consultant
- American Express Leadership Academy, Class IX Graduate
- Master of Fine Arts, Professional Theatre Training Program, University of Delaware
- Former Grants & Programs Manager, Arizona Commission on the Arts
- Board Chair, Vice Chair, ARTabilityAZ
- Director of Outreach in Maricopa County, Arizona List
- Policy Council Member, Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits
- National Network Chair, Community Development Directors, National Assembly of State Arts Agencies
- Candidate for Phoenix City Council, 2020
- Former Capital Campaign, Patron Services, Grant Writer and Development Associate
- Mother, Wife, Sister, Daughter
Hear My Story to Better Understand How I Can Help You
As Featured on the Vibrant Happy Women Podcast with Dr. Jen Riday!
Episode #313
Episode Summary:
Due to experiences in her childhood, Kristen used to crave validation from others. Her experiences affected how she thought about herself and as a result, she constantly sought love, acceptance, and approval from other people.
But she learned that she is worthy exactly as she is, and in doing so let go of the need for external validation.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- How Kristen’s experiences as a child led to her seeking to make herself worthy of people’s love and approval.
- Kristen’s journey of self-discovery and how it enabled her to let go of external validation.
- Why it is harmful to always want external validation.
- What inner child work is and how it can help you show up differently.
- How to be empowered to choose anything you want in your life.
- A new way to think about Imposter Syndrome.
- How Kristen learned to choose progress over perfection.
My Story
Hello!
I'm Kristen Pierce, (she/her) and I'm a Feminist Mindset, Leadership and Sustainable Activist Coach.
Due to many traumatic experiences in my childhood, I used to crave validation from others. My personal experiences affected how I thought about myself and as a result, I constantly sought love, acceptance, and approval from other people.
After endlessly chasing this external validation for most of my life, personally and professionally, I hit rock bottom, burned out and actually had thoughts of ending it all just to make the unending loop stop!
But then I discovered the power and importance of self-care, self-love, and self-compassion. Through that journey, I rediscovered my own self-worth.
Now I want to help others do the same!
As a certified coach, I use Inner Child and Reparenting techniques to help you let go of past negative experiences. To build personal boundaries for healthy relationships with yourself and others. And through mindset empowerment, self-care and self-love techniques, to become happy with who you are!
Things That Helped Change My Life
Vibrant Happy Women Club & Podcast
Check out Dr. Jen Riday and the Vibrant Happy Women Club and podcast.
Her teachings changed my life! https://www.jenriday.com/
The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown
This book saved my life: https://brenebrown.com/book/the-gifts-of-imperfection/
Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert
Check out the book here: https://www.elizabethgilbert.com/books/big-magic/
The Dip by Seth Godin
Check it out on Seth's site at: https://www.sethgodin.com/