est. 2026 · San Francisco
Leadership & Wellness Coaching

Live & Lead
Well.

More clarity. More energy. More of yourself.

Coaching for accomplished leaders who are successful on paper, but want to make clearer decisions, protect their energy, and lead with greater intention. Honest conversation. Practical shifts. Lasting change.

HOW WE WORK TOGETHER→ My story
Kelly Stern
Kelly Stern
LEADERSHIP & WELLNESS COACH
CHANGE ADVISOR
WHO I WORK WITH

Leaders whose calendars are full, and whose tanks are running low.

01 The high-performer at a crossroads You've built a successful career, but the demands at work and at home have you questioning the cost. You're ready for a more sustainable way to live and lead.
02 The executive in transition A new role, a new chapter, or a moment of pause. Looking for a chance to reset and lead in a way that protects what matters most.
03 The leader ready for a more sustainable way You want healthier boundaries, more energy, and greater impact without losing yourself in the process.
WHERE WE'RE GOING TOGETHER

What becomes possible when you lead with greater clarity and intention?

Feel more grounded. Think more clearly. Protect your energy. Make better decisions. Feel more like yourself.
Pacifica coast in bloom
My Belief

People are at their best when…

…they feel grounded, energized, connected, and fully themselves.

My work blends leadership, communication, wellness, and behavior change, helping people simplify what feels complicated, reconnect to themselves, trust themselves, and move forward.

The work is honest. It's practical. And often, it feels lighter than you might expect.

★ START HERE

Curious whether we're a fit?

Complimentary 30-minute consultation for new clients. A chance to connect, ask questions, and explore what support might look like.

BOOK A CONSULTATION→
About Kelly

Hi, I'm Kelly.

I've always been drawn to the human side of things, how people connect, communicate, work together, and what helps them feel more like themselves at work and in life.

BASED IN San Francisco
CERTIFIED NBC-HWC
WORKING WITH Leaders, globally
Kelly Stern
The Through Line
01
HIGH SCHOOL

It started at Bullock's.

Even my very first job had hints of this. I worked at Bullock's helping women find the right suit, part style consultant, part creative partner. People would leave feeling more like themselves, and I loved that.

02
TWO DECADES

Then came the boardroom.

For more than 25 years, I worked in executive leadership, communications, and organizational change inside large, complex organizations. I spent 15 years at Blue Shield of California, including nearly four years as Senior Vice President of Communications, Corporate Citizenship & Reputation and more than 11 years as Vice President of Executive Communications & Visibility. I helped leaders communicate in ways that felt real and human, guided teams through change, and created moments of clarity, connection, humor, and momentum, even in demanding environments.

03
TODAY

And now, this practice.

Today, I bring that executive experience into coaching. My work blends leadership, communication, wellness, and behavior change to help accomplished leaders cut through the noise, trust themselves, and move forward without sacrificing their wellbeing.

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I believe people are at their best when they feel grounded, energized, connected, and fully themselves.

— KELLY STERN
HOW WE WORK

Honest. Practical. Lighter than you'd expect.

Sessions start with something that's surprisingly rare: a chance to stop, breathe, and actually hear yourself for a minute.

We slow things down enough to see what's really going on, your patterns, what's fueling you, what's draining you, and what you actually want. Then we get practical. Small experiments. Tiny shifts. Real-life-sized changes that make a difference.

And there's room for humor. Coaching can be deep without being heavy.

CREDENTIALS

NBC-HWC
National Board Certified
Health & Wellness Coach

Former Senior Vice President
Communications, Corporate
Citizenship & Reputation

Executive Leadership
25+ years leading communication,
culture, and organizational change

Behavior Change
Evidence-based coaching and
sustainable behavior change

BACKGROUND

Executive Leadership
Communications & change

Organizational Change
Large, complex organizations

Communications
Executive communications
and storytelling

A FEW THINGS I LOVE

Real conversation
Where people share what's true for them

Walks by the Bay
A walk is usually the answer

Helping people land
Space to wonder, explore and experiment

Golden Gate Bridge from the Marin headlands
How We Work Together

More Clarity.
More Energy.
More of Yourself.

★ THE JOURNEY

Energy. Clarity. Design. Your Rhythm.

01 PHASE 01

Energy

  • Your patterns
  • What fuels you
  • What drains you
02 PHASE 02

Clarity

  • What matters
  • Values
  • Your purpose
03 PHASE 03

Design

  • Your strengths
  • Your leadership edge
  • Intentional ways of working
04 PHASE 04

Your Rhythm

  • Tiny habits
  • Experiments you choose
  • A sustainable way forward
4–6 sessions · Virtual · Time between for reflection and practice
How We Work Together
01

1:1 Coaching

45–60 MIN · VIRTUAL · YOUR PACE

Personalized coaching to help you make difficult decisions with confidence, navigate leadership transitions, create healthier boundaries, and lead with greater energy and impact.

Best for: leaders who want focused, private space to think, reflect, navigate change, and move forward at their own rhythm.

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02

Leadership Teams & Workshops

CUSTOM FORMAT · VIRTUAL OR IN PERSON

Custom workshops and team experiences that help leaders improve communication, strengthen alignment, navigate change, and build healthier, more sustainable ways of working.

Topics may include:

  • Sustainable leadership
  • Energy and wellbeing at work
  • Leadership communication
  • Team culture and ways of working
  • Behavior change and habit formation
  • Navigating change and uncertainty

Best for: leadership teams, retreats, offsites, and organizations looking to strengthen communication, connection, and sustainable performance.

INQUIRE→
★ START HERE

Curious whether we're a fit?

Complimentary 30-minute consultation for new clients. A chance to connect, ask questions, and explore what support might look like.

BOOK A CONSULTATION→
New Client Consultation

Let's start with a conversation.

Book a complimentary 30-minute consultation to share what you're navigating, ask questions, and see whether working together feels like the right fit.

01 30 minutes

Enough time to connect and understand what support could look like.

02 Virtual

Meet from wherever you are using the link included with your appointment.

03 No pressure

A straightforward conversation to decide whether we're a good fit.

SELECT A TIME

30-minute consultation

FOR NEW CLIENTS

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Other Inquiries

Have a workshop question or prefer to write first?

Get in touch

Send a note.

For leadership team workshops, organizational inquiries, or anything that does not fit the consultation calendar, send me a message. I'll respond within a couple of business days.

CONNECT
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BASED IN
San Francisco · Working virtually with clients everywhere

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