Succession Readiness Coaching
ICF ACC · CPCC
I help high-performing professionals navigate the gap between being identified for leadership and feeling fully prepared to step into it. Whether you're moving into an executive role or taking on greater leadership responsibility, I bring a background in talent strategy, leadership development, and 400+ hours of coaching experience to support the transition.
Is this you?
The gap between being named and feeling ready is where I work.
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Private 1:1 coaching sessions designed around your transition. We work on executive presence, stakeholder navigation, identity, and the internal shifts that make leadership stick. Async support between sessions.
Starts with a full 360 assessment — stakeholder interviews, structured feedback, and a deep debrief — then flows into ongoing coaching anchored to what the data reveals. The clearest picture of how others experience your leadership.
An external, confidential coaching engagement for one or multiple leaders within your organization. Includes an initial alignment conversation to clarify goals, individual sessions, and optional 360 integration.
Pricing is discussed on your discovery call.
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Book a free 30-minute consultation call. We'll discuss your situation, answer any questions, and confirm fit before moving to the final step.
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Coaching agreement
This Coaching Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into between Kristina Patterson ("Coach") and the client identified in the intake form ("Client"), effective upon receipt of payment.
Coaching is a professional relationship that supports Client in achieving their personal and professional goals. Coach operates in accordance with the ICF Code of Ethics. Coaching is not therapy, counseling, consulting, or legal advice. Client is fully responsible for their own decisions, actions, and results.
Services, duration, and fees are as selected in the booking form. For monthly retainers, fees are billed at the start of each month. The Succession Sprint requires a 3-month minimum commitment. VIP Day sessions must be scheduled within 60 days of payment. Corporate Retainers are billed monthly for up to 3 named successors per organization.
Sessions are conducted via Zoom (or in-person by arrangement for VIP Days in the San Francisco Bay Area). Client agrees to arrive on time and to notify Coach at least 24 hours in advance of any need to reschedule. Missed sessions without 24-hour notice are forfeited. Scheduling is managed through Calendly link provided after booking.
Coach treats all information shared by Client as confidential. Coach will not disclose Client's information to third parties without Client's written consent, except as required by law or ICF ethics obligations. For Corporate Retainer clients: Coach will not share individual session content with the sponsoring organization without the individual successor's consent; only aggregate progress summaries are shared with the CHRO/CEO sponsor.
Monthly retainer clients may cancel with 30 days written notice. No refunds are issued for the current billing month. VIP Day payments are non-refundable but may be rescheduled once with at least 72 hours notice. If Coach cancels, a full refund or rescheduled session is offered at Client's choice.
Any assessments, worksheets, or frameworks shared by Coach are proprietary and for Client's personal use only. They may not be reproduced or distributed without Coach's written permission.
Coach's liability is limited to fees paid in the most recent 30-day period. Coach makes no guarantees regarding outcomes. Client acknowledges that results depend on their own commitment and effort.
This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of California. Any disputes shall be resolved through mediation before litigation.
By checking the box below and completing payment, Client acknowledges reading and agreeing to these terms.
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Kristina will reach out within 24 hours to schedule your first session. Check your inbox for a confirmation email with your signed agreement.
Questions? Email kristinapattersoncoaching@gmail.com
What clients say
“Kristina asked very insightful questions that had me looking differently at what I saw as my options and my obstacles. I'm not sure I've ever had a stretch in my career where I've paid so much diligent attention to my own needs and growth.”
“I can be much more candid with Kristina when talking about people I'm working with. She has no agenda of her own — so she listens better and asks better questions because of that.”
We've been paired for about 18 months and I still look forward to every conversation. Just knowing a session is coming up, I immediately start thinking about what I was left to ponder in the month in between.”