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.
Trusted by leaders across health, sustainability, innovation, and mission-driven organizations.
Kristen M. Rainey — Strategic Advisor & Executive Coach
Kristen Rainey is a dynamic global leader with over 25 years of experience driving sustainable transformation in the food and hospitality industries and beyond. With a proven track record of developing and executing strategic roadmaps that align business goals with environmental and social impact, Kristen offers organizations a unique blend of visionary leadership and hands-on expertise.
Drawing from her extensive background at top-tier organizations like Google and Sodexo, Kristen specializes in guiding companies toward measurable sustainability outcomes, operational excellence, and innovative vendor partnerships. She is skilled in designing key performance indicators, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and navigating complex stakeholder landscapes to create lasting value.
As an executive coach, Kristen empowers leaders to unlock their full potential by focusing on purposeful growth, wellbeing, and resilience. Her coaching philosophy centers on developing authentic leadership practices that inspire teams, drive innovation, and sustain high performance in today’s fast-evolving business environment.
Kristen’s approach is deeply rooted in curiosity, empathy, and a steadfast commitment to the wellbeing of both people and the planet. Whether advising organizations on strategic initiatives or partnering with executives on their leadership journey, Kristen delivers insights and strategies that catalyze transformative change.
Kristen’s passion for low-impact living and deep engagement with nature enrich her perspective, inspiring leaders and organizations alike to pursue innovative, sustainable futures.
For organizations and leaders ready to elevate their impact and navigate change with clarity and purpose, Kristen Rainey provides seasoned guidance grounded in real-world success and heartfelt dedication.
Feel free to reach out to explore how Kristen can support your team’s growth and your organization’s strategic goals.
From cutting-edge research to subject-matter expertise, we discern fact from fiction, breaking down the science into approachable steps to help you get the best rest of your life, consistently. We use personal sleep devices, a science-backed toolkit, and the power of psychology to help you experience real, measurable results.
When it comes to high-performance mindsets, our why is everything. The fire that inspires us to get out of bed each morning, roll up our sleeves, and go make a difference. From the Northstar Unplugged podcast, to the philosophy behind our sleep school workshops and courses, our ethos is about aligning actions and intentions to create the better world we want to live in.
We believe in self-care that goes deeper. In rest that revives body, mind, and spirit. In investing in our sleep, so we have the energy, motivation, and fuel to be fully present and amplify our impact. Getting good sleep skyrockets our performance, potential, and personal power, in every area of our lives.
Hosted by Kristen Rainey, the Northstar Unplugged podcast features conversations with leaders shaping the future of wellbeing, leadership, innovation, and human potential.
