I help business owners and executives strengthen leadership, prepare for successful transitions, and build lasting business value.






Growth has stalled or become harder to sustain
Competing priorities are slowing execution
Your leadership team needs greater alignment and accountability
You need a stronger strategy for the next chapter of growth
You want an strategic objective partner who will challenge your thinking
You're ready to build a stronger, more valuable business


Discover how prepared you and your business are for a successful exit. Assess your mental, organizational, financial, and market readiness to identify gaps and plan your next steps.

A practical framework for building a stronger, more scalable business.
The focus is turning priorities into action so the business can perform better, grow with greater intention, and become less dependent on the owner.

Executive Coaching is designed for senior leaders, executives, and C-suite professionals in mid-sized to large organizations. Each engagement is tailored to the individual’s leadership priorities, development needs, and desired business outcomes.

Performance Coaching focuses on the individual, helping leaders gain clarity, strengthen mindset and effectiveness, establish meaningful goals, and turn those goals into consistent action.



Kristin Carlson brings extensive executive leadership experience to her work as a Focal Point Business and Executive Coach. Having served as SVP and Senior Technical Leader at Wells Fargo, she has experience in organizational transformation, mergers and acquisitions, team integration, and leadership development. She understands the challenges of navigating change, building strong teams, and preparing businesses for long-term success.
Today, Kristin works with business owners, founders, and executive teams to strengthen leadership, improve organizational alignment, and prepare for successful business transitions. Her approach combines practical executive experience with proven Focal Point coaching methodologies to help leaders build lasting business value, develop succession strategies, and create organizations capable of thriving beyond their founders.

Supply Chain Expert

I avoided doing this so much but I see how powerful it is! It is helping me to keep breaking down the goals into more achievable ones. I would never be able to learn about business this fast by my own, thank you!
Pediatric Surgeon

The time I spent with Kristin was fantastic. She really helped me to understand myself, my goals and my aspirations. The foundation that I have built by working with her will be crucial in moving forward with my career change.
Melissa Sierra, Certified Focal Point Business & Executive Coach

As a busy entrepreneur facing ups and downs, challenged with making the right decisions working with Kristin is experiencing what it’s like to be able to breathe. To take a breath in your business with someone who remains objective in their counsel. Kristin shows up listening but more importantly hearing intimately who I am and what I need. Most importantly she builds upon every conversation we have in our sessions to see what I can’t or am unwilling to see because I am to close to my own business. Because Kristin doesn’t come with a predefined solution or impose her way of thinking, I am empowered to understand what balance should look like in my business defined on my own terms.


The Exit Readiness Scorecard helps you evaluate how prepared you and your business are for a successful transition. Discover potential gaps, identify opportunities to maximize value, and take the next step with confidence.
LEAD WITH PURPOSE. CREATE THE RIPPLE.
Helping leaders build stronger businesses, stronger teams, and lasting impact that reaches far beyond the business itself.
Part of the Focal Point Coaching network.
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