Kirsten Blakemore

Kirsten Blakemore didn’t become a leadership coach by accident — she became one by living through the very challenges she now helps others overcome. After spending years in workplaces where women’s voices were minimized and leadership was defined by burnout, pressure, and perfectionism, she reached a turning point. She chose to walk away from environments that tried to shrink her and instead designed a life built on purpose, clarity, and self-trust.

That personal transformation shaped everything that came after.

Today, Kirsten is a best-selling author, speaker, and Master Certified Coach who has spent more than two decades helping people rediscover their strength, challenge limiting beliefs, and step into leadership with intention. Her coaching blends deep psychological insight with real-life honesty, creating a space where people feel safe enough to tell the truth — and brave enough to rewrite it.

Her writing reflects the same philosophy. In Unleash Your Power, Kirsten shares the self-awareness practices, mindset shifts, and personal accountability that helped her rebuild her own life. Her work champions a leadership approach rooted in inner alignment, healthy boundaries, and the courage to design a life that reflects who you truly are.

A contributor to Forbes, Inc and IOC McClean/Harvard Medical Review, Kirsten is also the creator of the widely viewed LinkedIn Learning course Best Practices for New People Leaders, now followed by more than 60,000 learners around the world.

Kirsten holds a Master’s in Psychology, degrees and certifications in coaching and wellness, and a deep belief that transformation is possible for anyone. Her mission is simple: help people wake up to their power, choose themselves, and lead with the kind of authenticity that changes lives — starting with their own.