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San Diego, California
I help founders, leaders, and teams improve execution, identify operational bottlenecks, strengthen accountability, and create scalable systems that support growth. My background is in organizational psychology, change management, organization development, and process consultation, and I bring both a strategic and operational lens to the businesses I support. I work closely with founder-led and growing organizations that need greater alignment between strategy and day-to-day execution. This often includes improving workflows, clarifying priorities, streamlining communication, supporting decision-making, and helping leadership teams operate more effectively as the organization scales. My work is especially well-suited for organizations navigating growth, operational complexity, leadership transitions, or organizational change. In parallel, I also do a lot of work with psychometrics and assessments, especially for private-equity backed firms and companies in high-growth environments.
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Lithia, Florida
I bring extensive expertise in client onboarding from my recent role in a SaaS company. With over 15 years of experience in retail sales management, I am highly enthusiastic, maintaining a consistently upbeat and positive attitude. Thriving in customer-centric environments, I genuinely enjoy interacting with diverse individuals. My keen attention to detail and adept problem-solving skills enable me to navigate challenging situations effectively.
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Dallas, Georgia
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Big Sandy, Tennessee
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Derby, Vermont
I help organizations prepare their people for AI-assisted work through practical training, facilitation, change support, and hands-on learning experiences. As a Facilitator, Learning & Development Consultant, and Change Management Specialist, I design and lead AI workshops, leadership sessions, Train-the-Trainer programs, curriculum, and learning strategies that turn complex ideas into practical action. My work helps leaders and teams move beyond AI awareness into confident, responsible use. Clients bring me in when AI feels confusing, training is not landing, change is creating friction, or teams need clear guidance on how to use GPT tools in real work without losing human judgment, quality, or care. Across my career, I have: Facilitated 500+ workshops, trainings, retreats, and leadership sessions Sustained 90โ95% satisfaction across facilitated experiences Built learning ecosystems reaching 20,000+ participants with 1M annual engagements Designed AI/GPT learning programs that improved adoption by 45โ70% and reduced design time by ~40% What I deliver: Practical AI foundations โ plain-language AI 101 workshops that help teams understand generative AI, GPT tools, prompting, risks, and responsible use AI use case labs โ hands-on sessions where teams identify real use cases, build prompts, test outputs, improve quality, and apply AI to everyday work Custom GPT and workflow design โ support for building repeatable AI-enabled tools, assistants, prompt libraries, guardrails, and high-value workflows AI adoption and change support โ facilitated sessions that reduce confusion, surface concerns, align expectations, and help teams move from uncertainty to action Human-centered GPT use โ practical learning that helps people use AI without losing voice, judgment, creativity, trust, or critical thinking Train-the-Trainer for AI workshops โ facilitator guides, practice labs, toolkits, and coaching so internal trainers and subject-matter experts can scale AI learning with confidence Facilitation that drives action โ workshops, retreats, and working sessions that lead to clearer decisions, ownership, and next steps My approach is simple: make AI understandable, make learning useful, make change easier to navigate, and build capability that lasts after the workshop ends. Credentials: ATD Coaching Certification โข MBTIยฎ Qualified โข M.S., Counseling & Higher Education, Syracuse University โข Co-author, The Personal Vision Workbook
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- Generative AI
- Facilitation
- Prompt Engineering
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- Curriculum Development
- Stakeholder Management
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- Career Coaching
- Team Facilitation
- Organizational Design & Effectiveness
- ChatGPT Prompt
Clayton, North Carolina
Hi, Iโm Kirsty, a psychology-based leadership training and behavioral skills course designer. I design clear, practical, research-informed learning experiences that help people communicate better, lead with more confidence, navigate conflict, strengthen emotional intelligence, and apply behavior change skills in real-world situations. My work blends applied psychology, instructional design, leadership development, and client-facing business experience to turn complex human behavior topics into structured, engaging, ready-to-use learning content. I can help you create: โ Leadership development programs โ Emotional intelligence and communication courses โ Difficult conversation and conflict management training โ Sales communication and ethical influence training โ Accountability, performance, and self-awareness modules โ New manager training and onboarding materials โ Behavioral skills curriculum for teams, leaders, coaches, consultants, and organizations I build polished learning materials including: โ Full online courses and structured learning pathways โ Curriculum maps and module outlines โ Slide decks and presentation scripts โ Workbooks, worksheets, and reflection prompts โ Assessments, activities, and discussion questions โ Facilitator guides and learner guides โ Video scripts and course narration โ Learning experience refinement and editing Clients hire me because I can take abstract topics like leadership, communication, emotional intelligence, accountability, and behavior change and turn them into content that feels clear, credible, practical, and immediately useful. My approach is structured, human-centered, and grounded in behavioral science. I focus on creating learning experiences that do more than share information - they help people reflect, practice, and apply skills that actually stick. I am a strong fit for: Coaches and consultants Leadership educators Corporate trainers HR and people development teams Personal development brands Authors building companion courses Online learning platforms Organizations creating internal training programs If your project involves leadership, communication, emotional intelligence, conflict resolution, sales communication, workplace behavior, or behavior change, I can help bring your ideas into a clear, polished, professional learning experience. Send me an invitation if youโre looking to build a course, refresh your curriculum, or create leadership-focused training content that feels practical, credible, and easy to use.
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