Krystena Sterling, MPhil, MA, PCC, CPTD, is an Executive and Leadership Coach with more than 25 years of experience guiding leaders and teams to thrive in high-stakes, fast-paced environments. Having held senior roles in Fortune 100 organizations—including over two decades at The Walt Disney Company and leadership development roles at Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman—Krystena brings a rare combination of corporate insight, coaching mastery, and deep expertise in human behavior.

Her coaching philosophy centers on one core belief: at the heart of every business are people, and when leaders are authentically connected to themselves and others, performance, resilience, and innovation naturally follow. She blends neuroscience, industrial-organizational psychology, and whole-person coaching approaches to help clients uncover blind spots, enhance emotional intelligence, and unlock leadership potential.

Krystena’s breadth of experience spans engineering, finance, operations, entertainment, retail, healthcare, government, defense, and technology, allowing her to connect with leaders across industries and adapt her approach to diverse organizational contexts. This versatility helps her quickly understand the unique challenges leaders face and tailor coaching strategies that deliver impact in any environment. She is known for creating safe yet challenging spaces where leaders can explore their mindset, values, and impact. She helps clients gain clarity on who they are as leaders, strengthen their resilience in times of change, and build authentic relationships that drive both results and culture.

Whether coaching executives navigating complex transitions, high-potential leaders preparing for expanded responsibility, or teams seeking greater alignment, she combines strategic insight with compassion and practical tools. Passionate about enabling authentic leadership, Krystena’s purpose is simple yet powerful: to create environments where everyone thrives and feels connected.

Notable Client Achievements

• Coached a Senior Director moving from a NYStock Exchange job to a trucking company, helping him in promotion to VP.

• Coached HR Director of a large Hotelier Company through transition to promotion to a Regional Role.

• Assisted the Chief of Staff for a large Engineering firm in transforming the role and producing high-impact changes to the organization's structure over the course of the engagement

• Coached a Senior Executive of a telecommunications firm through transitioning employees back to work across the US successfully.