Kristin Barrett, PCC, Vice President, Linkage Consulting & Executive Coach, Linkage, a SHRM Company | Speaker

As Vice President of Consulting and Executive Coach at Linkage, a SHRM company, Kristin plays a critical role in empowering senior leaders to elevate business outcomes by fostering environments that support transformative leadership development and coaching. She excels in building client trust and acts as a catalyst for sustainable growth, ensuring each interaction leaves a profound impact. Kristin leads a high-performing team that designs and delivers strategic leadership experiences and personalized coaching tailored to the unique needs of clients and their organizations.

With a rich 30-year career, highlighted by leadership positions of top-tier sales and marketing teams at AT&T, Kristin brings a wealth of valuable experience spanning healthcare, financial services, and higher education. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Boston College and has furthered her studies at Queen Mary College, University of London. Kristin is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and Team Coaching Certified through Corentus. She is also credentialed in various leadership and coaching assessments, including Hogan Assessments (HPI, HDS, and MVPI) and Linkage’s Advancing Women Leaders and Purposeful Leadership Assessments. Kristin's unwavering dedication to serving others drives her commitment to excellence. Her leadership philosophy centers on the continual pursuit of personal and professional growth, encapsulated by her guiding mantra: always strive to be 'Becoming Your Best.'"