The intense demands of private equity and growth equity - from delivering outsized returns on a short timeline to navigating complex stakeholder dynamics - can make leadership roles incredibly unique and challenging. Successfully navigating this high-stakes environment requires more than just experience. It requires strategic support and objective personalized guidance to master these challenges and deliver consistently exceptional results.
Hi, I’m Kirsten
I partner with private equity and growth equity-backed executives to unlock their full potential and drive sustainable business growth. I am passionate about helping leaders develop the resilience and strategic awareness to navigate complex landscapes and thrive in sponsor-backed business environments.
For 15+ years, I have guided, advised and supported talented executives in scaling to new heights through organic growth fueled value creation plans, go-to-market optimization, efficient customer-centric delivery, organizational health, building and retaining high-performance teams and exit readiness.
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Let’s connect & explore how I can best help you and your organization.
Every leader, and every business, has different needs - my consulting and coaching approaches are highly tailored to those specific needs and goals, fostering a data-driven, collaborative and supportive partnership that empowers lasting transformation.
Consulting
Scaling a business brings a unique set of challenges that require a cross-functional, end-to-end view. My 15+ years of cross-functional expertise across a range of software and data services companies provides a foundational backbone to identify key challenges and propose lasting solutions. Because sometimes what looks like a “sales problem” isn’t always a “sales problem”.
Executive Coaching
In the high-stakes world of private equity and growth equity, leadership isn't just about hitting targets; it's about transforming businesses. My executive coaching helps private equity and growth equity leaders excel in three critical areas: leading themselves with greater self-awareness and resilience, leading others by building high-performing teams and fostering a culture of accountability, and leading the company by developing and executing a clear strategic vision.
For Private Equity & Growth Equity Firms
I partner with private equity and growth equity firms as an “on-demand” operating partner, providing hands-on expertise to transform portfolio companies and maximize value creation. I work collaboratively with management teams, offering strategic guidance and tactical execution support across critical areas such as go-to-market, delivery, organizational health and talent.