Kristen Rainey – Strategic Advisor & Executive Coach

Trusted by leaders across health, sustainability, innovation, and mission-driven organizations.

From Bozeman and beyond, Northstar Unplugged explores rest, unplugging, transitions, and finding what fuels you.

Translating vision into execution for individuals and organizations leading the way in health, sustainability and mission-driven work

Kristen Rainey brings 25 years of experience building and monitoring performance systems and aligning diverse stakeholders around a mission. She has done it in billion-dollar corporations, international development contexts, and as a founder. She will help you and your organization navigate consequential decisions, turn ambiguity into clarity, and provide tools and structures for you and your teams to leverage talent and efficiency.

WHO WE WORK WITH

Executive teams facing strategic inflection points
Organizations undergoing transformation or repositioning
Founder-led companies navigating growth
Health and wellbeing innovators
Mission-driven organizations needing operational clarity

Clients

Welcome to the Northstar Unplugged Podcast

Hosted by Kristen Rainey, the Northstar Unplugged podcast features conversations with leaders shaping the future of wellbeing, leadership, innovation, and human potential.

CHIP CONLEY

Modern Elder Academy founder, Airbnb Strategic Advisor, Joie de Vivre founder

ANNIE FENN, MD

Food’s role in promoting brain health & prevention of Alzheimer’s

DR. JUD BREWER

conquering our addictions through mindfulness

Latest Podcast Episode

John Mcphee

on writing, teaching, exploring

Resources: Tabula Rosa: Volume 1 (Jan 2020) | Volume 2 (April 2021) | Volume 3 (Jan 31, 2022) John’s book recommendations: Autobiography of Mark Twain: Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3 (Mark Twain) Every Day the River Changes (Jordan Salama)

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Testimonials

For us, the sessions were incredibly helpful... I found and continue to find that there are little things that more than half the team are utilizing that are life changing. I’d recommend her very highly.

I have worked with Kristen on multiple executive coaching engagements. I’ve benefited not only from her support with time management, organization, decision-making and leadership, but also from the advanced business insight she brings to financial and strategic challenges.

We engaged Kristen Rainey to work with our Executive Director and Board during a critical period of transition. From the outset she listened carefully and designed a process that fit our mission and goals. Kristen also provided useful tools for tracking progress and improving Board governance going forward.

Kristen is first and foremost a great listener. During her consultations, she is 100% focused on the client. No question or problem is beyond her understanding, and if she does not have an exact answer, she immediately does the research to find it. For those who are at their wits end, Kristen helps give you the confidence to take more control of your sleep and life.

The workshop provided information that can and will help us be our best selves.

Kristen has helped keep me accountable, pushed me to follow through and get things to the finish line, and combines a strong, determined drive with compassion and understanding. I’ve recommended her to many others for both professional and personal coaching, and I hope to work with her again

Thanks to Kristen’s guidance, our leadership is better aligned, meetings are more effective, and we have a clear path to implementation. We strongly recommend Kristen to any organization seeking a skilled, professional consultant who delivers measurable results.