👋 Hey everyone, I’m Kris — the person behind the Flō Career Collective and Flō Coaching. I spent 25 years advancing through leadership roles in a single industry. On paper, it looked like success. But inside, I was burned out. The company’s values had shifted, and mine no longer aligned with them. I didn’t want my boss’s job, I felt undervalued, and I was struggling with leadership challenges while quietly wondering what I even wanted to be “when I grew up.” Leaving wasn’t graceful. I just quit, and admittedly, I still have regrets about how I left. I then went on a 9-month job search (learned a ton about job searching). I jumped into a new industry where I didn’t speak the language, didn’t connect with the culture, and ended up working for a narcissistic boss in a toxic, stress-filled environment. My health started to suffer, and eventually, I walked away again — this time with the help of a coach who helped me finally understand what I truly wanted. That’s what brought me here. Today, I work as a career and executive coach, helping people like my younger self — mid- to later-career professionals rethinking what’s next, and leaders navigating challenges they don’t have to face alone. My mission is simple: to create positive ripples in the world by helping people create fulfilling, resilient, and successful careers. I started this community because I kept hearing the same thing from clients: “It feels lonely out here.” Career transitions, leadership struggles, and even just questioning the work you’re doing can feel isolating. My hope is that this space reminds you that you’re not alone, provides resources and support, and perhaps even offers a sense of career peace in our fast-changing world. On a lighter note: sometimes when I’m dog-sitting, I set their bed on my desk so they can watch “squirrel TV” out the window. I also take naps almost every day, I have a dark chocolate problem, and as an athlete, I’m a total geek about health, nutrition, and performance. Excited to hear your stories — where you’ve been, where you’re headed, and what you’re rethinking right now.