Kristen Brown
Career and leadership coach and former global HR leader
| Hourly rate range | $110 to $200 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Career changeCareer clarity and purposePromotions and advancementLeadership developmentTransitions and new roles |
| Works with | Executives and Professionals |
| Also coaches | Executive coach |
| Based in | Massachusetts, United States |
| Credentials | MBA, Simmons College; EZRA Coaching Academy |
| Practice | Root & Rise LLC |
Kristen Brown is a career and leadership coach who helps professionals and leaders grow their careers. She is a former global human resources leader. She held executive roles at Cisco, UKG, and ULTA Beauty, where she built talent teams and led global workforce strategies. She now coaches clients through career growth, leadership transitions, and big professional decisions. She lives in Massachusetts and holds an MBA from Simmons College.
What Kristen helps with
Kristen works with people who want to grow their impact and make clear choices about their careers. She also helps leaders through transitions.
- Growing a career with more clarity
- Leadership transitions
- Important professional decisions
- Landing a dream role
- Stepping into new opportunities
- Deciding what matters most in a career
Who Kristen works with
Kristen works with leaders and professionals. Her clients want to grow their impact, move through transitions, and make thoughtful choices about their careers. Some are looking for a new role, and others are facing a big career decision.
Background and qualifications
Kristen spent much of her career in human resources and talent strategy. She held executive leadership roles at Cisco, UKG, and ULTA Beauty. There she built talent teams and led global workforce strategies. She helped organizations hire people who fueled their growth. She holds an MBA from Simmons College and keeps taking executive education courses in leadership and organizational development. She is Chair of the Board of Directors for the Carroll County YMCA. She also served on the Sterling Infosystems Customer Advisory Board.
Kristen Brown pricing
Programs and services
- Career coaching
- Leadership coaching
Kristen Brown reviews
Kristen Brown has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 1 review on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
A former global HR and talent leader at Cisco, UKG, and ULTA Beauty who now coaches careers.
Best for leaders and professionals facing a career move or leadership transition.
Common questions
How much does Kristen Brown charge?
Coaching with Kristen runs $110 to $200 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Kristen Brown help with?
Kristen Brown helps with growing a career with more clarity, leadership transitions, important professional decisions and landing a dream role.
Does Kristen Brown have reviews?
Kristen Brown has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 1 review on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Kristen Brown certified?
Kristen Brown lists: MBA, Simmons College; EZRA Coaching Academy.
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