About
Welcome, my name is Kirsten Oates, and I offer an innovative leadership coaching model called Contemplative Leadership Coaching. This approach is designed for those who seek to align their spiritual values with their professional life. Drawing on my extensive business experience, my work at the Center for Action and Contemplation, and my training as a Spiritual Director, I have seamlessly blended ancient spiritual wisdom with modern leadership practices. Through this approach, I help clients establish themselves in a new kind of leadership grounded in what is ultimately real, enabling them to navigate complex challenges with greater clarity, purpose, and meaning.
I believe we are born to reflect the Sacred in the world.
Kirsten Oates
Kirsten Oates
Kirsten is best known as the co-host of The Turning to the Mystics podcast, where she, alongside renowned spiritual teacher James Finley, draws upon ancient wisdom teachers to offer guidance for navigating the complexities of the modern world. With over two decades of experience across the for-profit and non-profit sectors, she has held strategic roles at Bain & Company, The Bridgespan Group, and the Center for Action and Contemplation. A certified Spiritual Director, QiGong Instructor, and trained in Somatic Experiencing, Kirsten holds a Bachelor of Laws with Honours and a Bachelor of Economics from the Australian National University.
