Kirsten Johnson
Executive and leadership coach with Goldman Sachs and D.E. Shaw background
| Hourly rate range | $145 to $275 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | New managersLeadership developmentBurnout and resilienceEmotional intelligenceTransitions and new rolesAssessments (360, DISC, CliftonStrengths)Career changePromotions and advancement |
| Works with | Executives, Managers and Professionals |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Credentials | MBA, Yale; MA in Education, Columbia University; BA, University of Virginia; Executive coaching certification, Columbia University; Certified in several personality assessments |
Kirsten Johnson is an executive coach who helps managers, senior leaders and experienced professionals grow their leadership skills. She was the Global Head of Leadership and Management Development at D.E. Shaw & Co. Before that, she led leadership development at Goldman Sachs and coached vice presidents and managing directors. She has 20+ years of experience leading global teams of 10 to 100+ people. Her clients work in financial services, healthcare, technology and education.
What Kirsten helps with
Kirsten works on leadership skills, role changes and career choices. She also helps managers who feel burned out.
- Moving into a more senior role
- Delegation and feedback skills
- Time management and stress management for managers
- Managing larger teams
- Building emotional intelligence
- Choosing between a new role at your company or a new employer
- Building emotional awareness to make better trading decisions
Who Kirsten works with
Kirsten coaches people at all levels, from early career to C-Suite. Her past clients include operations leaders, technology managers, junior traders, mid-level managers, senior leaders and experienced professionals. Most work in financial services, healthcare, technology or education.
How Kirsten works
Kirsten offers two ways to work together. Spot coaching runs across a couple of sessions and targets one skill, such as delegating or giving feedback. Longer work runs weekly or biweekly and focuses on bigger goals. She sometimes adds a personality assessment to an engagement. Before the intro call, she asks clients to send a resume or LinkedIn profile and a short note on their coaching goals.
Background and qualifications
Kirsten was the Global Head of Leadership and Management Development and an executive coach at D.E. Shaw & Co. Before that, she headed leadership development at Goldman Sachs, where she coached vice presidents and managing directors. She has 20+ years of experience leading global teams of 10 to 100+ people. She holds an MBA from Yale, an MA in Education from Columbia University and a BA from the University of Virginia. She earned her executive coaching certification from Columbia and is certified in several personality assessments.
Kirsten Johnson pricing
Programs and services
- Spot coaching across a couple of sessions
- Weekly or biweekly coaching
- Free 15-minute consultation
Kirsten Johnson reviews
Kirsten Johnson has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 7 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
Kirsten led leadership development at Goldman Sachs and D.E. Shaw and has coached junior traders on emotional awareness.
Best for managers and senior leaders in finance, tech or healthcare who want help with delegation, larger teams or a move to a bigger role.
Common questions
How much does Kirsten Johnson charge?
Coaching with Kirsten runs $145 to $275 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Kirsten Johnson help with?
Kirsten Johnson helps with moving into a more senior role, delegation and feedback skills, time management and stress management for managers and managing larger teams.
Does Kirsten Johnson have reviews?
Kirsten Johnson has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 7 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Kirsten Johnson certified?
Kirsten Johnson lists: MBA, Yale; MA in Education, Columbia University; BA, University of Virginia; Executive coaching certification, Columbia University; Certified in several personality assessments.
Does Kirsten Johnson offer short-term coaching?
Yes. She offers spot coaching across a couple of sessions to work on one skill, such as delegating or giving feedback.
What levels of professionals does Kirsten Johnson coach?
She works with professionals at all levels, from early career to C-Suite.
How do I contact Kirsten Johnson?
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