Krissy Jackson

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Krissy Jackson CPC, ACC is a career coach, specialising in working with women in IT. This was not originally a conscious decision. She started her coaching practice working with people who wanted to develop their businesses and careers - but three years ago, she found that her clients were achieving much more success and she was enjoying her work more than ever before. She looked closely at her client base and realised that her niche had found her.  ALL of her clients were women working in IT, and there was symmetry between these smart, driven women and her intuitive, practical approach that sparked something she could have only dreamed possible.  Having clarified this niche, Krissy has been able to bring together, often previously isolated women, from all over the world in her interactive webinars, teleconferences and live workshops, sharing ideas, growth, and friendship in a way that has not been possible in the past.

Fascinated by what makes some people successful and others not, Krissy has studied the mind, body connection and the connection between personal and professional success for the past 15 years. She has studied everything from aromatherapy massage, acupuncture, different forms of exercise and nutrition, Feldenkrais (a cross between yoga and Physiotherapy) and finally coaching.

It was Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais who said that his goal was to “make the impossible possible, the possible easy, and the easy elegant." that really struck a chord with Krissy, and when in 2003 she discovered coaching, she felt that this was the element that had been missing in her research.  “A person can be introduced to many things, but in the end you can only help them by enabling them to help themselves. Change can only come from the heart of the individual who is changing and not from some outside force” she says.

Having earned her Certified Professional Coach (CPC) designation from the International Coach Academy and her Associate Certified Coach (ACC) from the International Coach Federation, Krissy an accomplished facilitator, went on to work as a team leader/coach for several well-known signature-coaching programs. Since 2006 she has specialised in working with women in IT and has been successfully coaching both private clients and groups in this niche.

Krissy is actively involved in the International Coach Federation where she has just taken up a director position on the 2009 global ICF Board of Directors. She was the 2008 chairperson for the Research and Education taskforce, and is a member of the Education Advisory Group.

Krissy is a natural networker and is an online moderator for Global Business Women on Xing, one of the largest online business networking platforms on the web. Apart from co-moderating this group of 14,000 business women, she also enjoys travelling to cities all over Europe to host networking events and workshops for the group.

Background: After being born and having grown up in New Zealand, Krissy did the typically Kiwi (New Zealand) thing of travelling for some months in her early 20’s visiting countries in Asia, Africa and Europe before settled in London. There she lived and studied until 1996 when she moved with her, then husband, to a small village nestled among the lakes and mountains in Switzerland. It is in this idyllic setting, that, even after her divorce in 2002, she has chosen to make her home.

Testimonials:

"If you've tried and failed in the past to change aspects of your life - don't despair! Let Krissy gently, but firmly lead you by the hand to achieve your goals. She truly is a master of encouragement, delivering the kick in the pants you need to make life-enhancing changes. No fluffy fur-ball, Krissy gets right to the heart of the matter. I urge you to let Krissy help you change your life now. She's fantastic."

Helen Palmer - Spain
www.tailor-made-south-africa-travel.com
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"When I met Krissy a few months ago, I was in a desperate condition. Too many working hours, draining business travel - and no personal life at all.

The first thing Krissy did was show me that there is always a different perspective, no matter what it was. I learned that it is my choice if I want to get stressed by work, by security checks at the airport, or by slow drivers who always choose to get in my way. She did this by encouraging, challenging, questioning and, most importantly, recognizing me for things I've been doing great.

Krissy didn't offer me a specific path to walk on but facilitated a space in which I was able to find my own way to get my life back on track."

Private Executive Coaching Client
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"I want to thank you again and say that being part of your networking program was a wonderful experience. It's interesting to mention that I learned LOADS about networking but -- surprisingly -- I learned possibly more about me as a person.You rock!"

Angela

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"Before I met Krissy, I was stressed. I felt tense about the need to close some personal relationships and faced many changes in a challenging job. I wanted someone who could help with my personal and professional issues.

I also wanted a good connection with my coach. When I tried Krissy's free telephone session, I had a good feeling about her right away.

Krissy provided excellent organization throughout her coaching sessions. That's important to me. She challenged me to commit to my values and offered assignments to help me prepare for each call. The structure helped me make progress on issues that matter to me. During our sessions, Krissy accurately reflected what I was saying. She also gave just enough advice - very powerful advice - to inspire me to go deeper. She even did research and introduced new information about my specific issues. We covered serious subjects, but Krissy kept it fun. That made it easier to move forward.

Coaching with Krissy was a great experience for me. I've had coaches before, but this is my most effective coaching experience. Krissy's strong focus, fun, and meaningful conversation made the difference. Krissy helped me do things I thought I would never achieve."

Patricia
Director Marketing & Communication
Information Technology & Services Sector

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"Krissy helped me in many ways. She gave me back what I think I'd lost; my energy, my hope and my joy. She is a gift for people who need new direction or who need to be put back on track. The best part is that she doesn't judge, but gives me the support I need instead. With her amazing way I'm able to focus on my own wishes and to make my dreams come true. Krissy is more than a coach, she is a new friend. Thank you, Krissy! I hope that many others will have the luck to meet you on their journey."