This series isn’t about cramming—it’s about becoming the kind of coach the ICF exam is designed to certify.

In this intimate and inspiring episode of Breakthrough Conversations, Krista shares her personal journey from burnout to deep alignment—along with a live coaching demo you won’t want to miss.

Studying for the ICF exam can feel like learning a whole new language—but you don’t have to figure it out alone. In this video series, Krista Kathleen (MCC coach + trainer) unpacks sample ICF-style questions and shows you how to approach them with clarity, confidence, and actual coaching logic. Whether you’re prepping for your ACC or just starting out, you’ll walk away understanding how the ICF really wants you to think.

What if you didn’t have to force a business to “work” just to prove you’re a legit coach? In this interview with Born to Coach alum Samantha Buck, we talk about giving yourself permission to pivot, redefining power, and building a coaching career that actually fits your soul.

When six women from different walks of life say yes to climbing a mountain—and building a school—what unfolds is pure magic. This isn’t just a hike up Kilimanjaro. It’s a healing journey, a spiritual mission, and a lesson in what happens when we stop waiting and start moving. Listen in on the episode that will make you laugh, cry, and maybe buy hiking boots.

Think you need to memorize every ICF competency to pass the Level 2 exam? Think again. In this post, Krista shares the real-world coaching skills and mindset shifts that actually move the needle—and how you can start prepping today without the overwhelm.

Ever feel like your business is running you? Same. In this post, I share how I ditched the hustle mindset (with a little help from ChatGPT and my birth chart) to build a weekly schedule that honors my energy, my son, and my nervous system. It’s not just about working less—it’s about working right. For me, that meant slowing down, syncing with my design, and reclaiming rest as a business strategy.

Think you have to memorize every ICF competency word-for-word to pass the exam? Think again. In this short video, Krista breaks down what the exam really requires—and how to study in a way that actually sticks.

Wondering if you really have to memorize every last detail for the ICF exam? In this blog, Krista shares what the exam actually tests, how to study smarter (not harder), and why trust in your coaching skills will take you farther than flashcards ever could.

If you’ve been waiting for the “perfect time” to start your life coaching business, spoiler alert: it’s now. In this new video, Krista Kathleen breaks down why 2025 is the best year to say yes to your soul’s calling, stop playing small, and finally launch your coaching career.

Feeling stuck? This 10-minute Inner Voice Meditation helps you stop outsourcing your power and start asking the one person who always knows your next step: you.

“You don’t need a traumatic event to redefine your life’s purpose—but if one happens, tune in. What’s the message? What are you here to learn? Coaching didn’t just help me survive cancer—it gave me a whole new reason to keep going.”

Krista Kathleen shares how she scaled from solopreneur coach to CEO of Born to Coach®️ Training Academy while staying aligned with her values, vision, and energetic bandwidth.

I got a big ol’ intuitive download recently about where I’d been hiding my power—and what it really means to embody your coaching magic. This convo with Deandra goes deep into manifestation, money healing, and building a biz that’s truly you.

Therapists and life coaches offer different kinds of support—but both are powerful. This post gently unpacks the difference and celebrates how each can guide you through life’s seasons.

It took nearly a decade of coaching, healing, failing, and rising to bring this mastermind to life. In this blog, I share the story behind my most soul-aligned offer yet—the Born to Coach Mastermind—and how it’s designed to help certified coaches scale with purpose, power, and spirit.

Becoming an MCC wasn’t just a goal—it was a soul-level initiation. In this blog, I share the truth about my journey to Master Certified Coach: the failure, the fear, the hours of practice, and the deep inner work it required. If you’re walking the ICF path or dreaming of your next coaching level, this is the real talk you need to hear.

If you’re struggling to sell your coaching offer, the issue might not be your strategy—it might be your energy. Clients don’t just buy your words; they buy the transformation you embody. In this blog, Krista Kathleen shares how aligning your mindset, daily actions, and presence with your offer creates magnetism, builds trust, and attracts the right clients effortlessly. Learn how to do an energy audit, "act as if," and fully embody your coaching business for greater success.

Struggling with the ICF Credentialing Exam? You’re not alone. This test goes beyond memorization—it challenges you to think, respond, and make decisions like a professional coach. In this blog, we explore expert-vetted sample questions designed to sharpen your coaching mindset and help you approach the exam with confidence. Plus, don’t miss the video where we break down key strategies for success!

Ever felt stuck between what your mind thinks you should do and what your body knows is right? That’s where Human Design’s sacral center comes in.

In this blog, we explore a powerful conversation with Nou, a Human Design coach and mentor, who shares how learning to trust her sacral response led her to pause her business, realign with her true self, and experience deeper peace.

We dive into:
✅ What the sacral center is and how it guides decision-making
✅ How to recognize and trust your inner YES
✅ The power of taking aligned pauses in business
✅ How Nou’s work with Krista Kathleen’s Born to Coach Mastermind is helping coaches create businesses that feel right

If you’ve ever struggled with decision-making or felt disconnected from your intuition, this is your sign to listen to your body and start making choices that feel fully aligned.