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Let's spark the change your business needs.

After 30 years in the trenches—from consulting to C-suite—I've seen what works and what doesn't.

 

Using this experience, I help organizations tackle their toughest challenges without the fluff*, respecting the unique culture and processes that make your company successful.

How I can help your organization:

Fix Business Problems (That You Don't Have The Bandwidth To Tackle Yourself)

  • Spot opportunities you might be missing

  • Help you stay nimble when markets get weird

  • Guide you through tough transitions (because I've been there)

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Navigate AI & Digital Changes (When You Don't Even Know Where To Start)

  • Plain-speaking advice on what's worth your time and what isn't

  • No buzzwords, just practical ways to make AI work for your business

  • Real strategies to get your team on board with new tech

 

Build Better Leaders (So You Can Stay Focused On The Most Urgent Needs Of The Business)

  • Turn promising managers into actual leaders

  • Help your teams work across cultures without stepping on toes

  • Get your leadership pipeline flowing (instead of just talking about it)

The Collective Power

I don't pretend to know everything. That's why "Collective" isn't just a fancy word in our name—it's how we work.

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I've built a network of former Big 4 consulting partners and C-suite veterans who've actually done the work. When your challenge needs expertise I don't have, I bring in the right minds from my network—people who've solved similar problems before.

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No junior consultants learning on your dime. No theoretical advice from people who've never sat in the hot seat. Just battle-tested expertise from people who've been there.

Now... Why Me?

I've sat in your chair. I've made the tough calls. I'm direct and results-focused, but I also understand how to navigate complex organizational dynamics. My approach balances fresh thinking with respect for your established practices and culture.

--Kristina

Interested?  I'm a click away:

"Below The Line":  Random Thoughts

*In this context, when I use "fluff," I'm referring to:

  • Unnecessary corporate jargon and buzzwords that obscure meaning

  • Overly complex frameworks that look impressive but don't drive results

  • Theoretical approaches that aren't practical to implement

  • Excessive documentation that nobody reads

  • Generic recommendations not tailored to your specific situation

  • Presentations designed to impress rather than inform

  • Avoiding difficult conversations by using vague language

  • Consultant-speak that makes simple concepts sound sophisticated

  • Promises of transformation without concrete actions

  • Telling clients what they want to hear instead of what they need to hear

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It's essentially anything that wastes time, adds complexity, or distracts from addressing the actual business challenges at hand.  You don't have time for it, I don't have time for it, so let's just not.

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Does this resonate?  Reach out!

Kristina Crystal: Leader, Expert, Consultant

Email Me To Get Started:  kristina@sparkspringcollective.com

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