I’m Kirsten Oates, a leadership coach with a unique combination of business expertise, relational insight, and deep Enneagram training. With a background in strategy consulting and executive leadership, I understand the complex realities of organizational life—its pressures, possibilities, and people challenges.

I specialize in using the Enneagram to help leaders and teams uncover the deeper patterns shaping their behavior, communication, and decision-making. The Enneagram offers more than personality insight—it reveals what drives us, what limits us, and what frees us to lead with clarity and authenticity.

I also help leaders work with stress as a powerful source of energy and information. When guided with awareness, stress can become a tool for focus, resilience, and purposeful action—rather than something to manage or avoid.

For over 15 years, I’ve supported individuals and organizations in building trust, improving communication, and navigating meaningful growth. My approach is both practical and transformative—grounded in the belief that leadership isn’t just about what you do, but how you show up, relate, and lead from a place of self-awareness, purpose, and relational integrity.