About Kristi

Helping people thrive in every season

Life coach, Level 2 Enneagram practitioner and workshop facilitator in Davidson, North Carolina. I love helping people who are going through big life transitions, because I’ve been there.

ICF PCC BCC Board Certified Coach MBA UT Austin iEQ9 Enneagram Practitioner
Kristi Leonard
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Davidson, NCBest Coach in Davidson on Google Reviews
My Story

From military kid to community builder

Kristi Leonard smiling in a classroom

I’ve lived in Davidson, NC, since 2014! We’ve had community here in ways I never knew were possible as a military kid, moving every two years of my life.

Before opening my coaching practice, I earned my MBA from the University of Texas and enjoyed a 15 year career at Dell, Procter & Gamble, and Illumination/Radius Global market research. Traveling the country and facilitating thousands of market research groups for 7 years showed me how much I love hearing people’s stories. That’s one of the biggest reasons I was drawn to coaching.

Since 2020, coaching has been one of my life’s passions! I worked at a national coaching company, Ama La Vida (“Love Your Life”), with dozens of life, career and leadership clients. I am a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with the International Coaching Federation, which requires 500 or more hours of client work, plus extensive mentoring, testing, coursework, ethics agreements and continuing education.

I am now a Level 2 Enneagram practitioner, certified in the iEQ9 Integrative Enneagram and trained in Advanced Enneagram and Team Dynamics. I’ve cherished the opportunity to lead Enneagram workshops, as well as dozens of workshops in Finding Your Purpose, Empathy Training, Quieting the Busy Mind, Productivity, Team Building, Finding Daily Awe, Narrative Coaching and Group Coaching. I’m on the board of a local organization, where I led a team through a successful national search for a leadership candidate in 2025.

I coach with the values of deep listening, as we seek your inner wisdom and self awareness to design a path forward. I also approach life as an athlete, setting big goals and breaking them down into manageable milestones, from my time as a Texas A&M scholarship D1 Track and Cross Country athlete, to training for International Distance triathlons, to sculling on Lake Davidson.

Lately, my two lab puppies keep me busy, too. Come by my office in downtown Davidson, behind Main Street Books, and let’s connect in person!

How I Can Help Today

Coaching and workshops for individuals and teams

15 to 20

Team Enneagram Workshops

Customized workshops that help teams understand each other and collaborate more effectively.

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Up to 50

Group Workshops

Engaging, interactive Enneagram sessions for organizations, churches and community groups.

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1 on 1

Enneagram Assessment & Coaching

Your iEQ9 assessment and personalized report, with a coaching session to bring it to life.

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Head Coach

Living on Mission in Retirement

Head coach for the Davidson Living on Mission in Retirement group, with individual and couples coaching.

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My Philosophy

Every person can live with purpose and joy

Even with the daily challenges and larger road blocks we face in life, I am here to provide a sacred space where you can be encouraged and celebrated.

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Purpose

Understanding your “why,” and uncovering your gifts, passions and values gives your life greater meaning and purpose.

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Focus

Aligning your actions with your values creates consistent habits to drive results. Designing a way to less distraction, and removing mental and physical clutter, can be part of the journey.

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Inner Wisdom

Making space to process life changes provides strength and clarity on your journey.

Credentials & Experience

Trained, certified and experienced

Certifications

  • PCC Certified Coach, International Coaching Federation
  • BCC Board Certified Coach, Center for Credentialing and Education
  • iEQ9 Accredited Enneagram Practitioner
  • Level 2 Advanced Enneagram and Team Dynamics
  • Private Pilot, Scuba Diving and Skydiving Certifications

Career Experience

  • Executive Leadership: 10+ years in corporate leadership
  • Ministry Leadership: 5+ years in faith based organizations
  • Professional Speaker: 100+ events for organizations nationwide
  • Head Coach: Davidson Living on Mission in Retirement group
  • Athlete: Former triathlete and Division 1 runner, Texas A&M

Education

  • Master of Business Administration, University of Texas, Austin
  • Bachelor of Science, Texas A&M University

Workshops Led

  • Team Enneagram workshops for teams of 15 to 20
  • Group Enneagram workshops for up to 50 people
  • Finding Your Purpose, Empathy Training, Quieting the Busy Mind, Productivity, Finding Daily Awe and more

Have questions? Let’s connect

Meet in my Davidson office or by Zoom. Start with a free consultation, or reach out any time.