Welcome to a New Kind of Leadership
About Dr. Cooper
I help senior leaders, founders, athletes, and other high achievers unlock their full potential, build high-performing teams, and elevate their leadership brand. With over a decade of experience coaching elite athletes, top executives, and industry leaders, I specialize in supporting high performers across fields and translating the mental frameworks of professional sports into sustainable high performance in business and leadership.
A former U.S. Alpine Ski Team athlete, I understand firsthand the pressures of performing at the highest levels. After a career-changing injury, I pivoted my focus to the psychology of resilience, adaptability, and elite performance—expertise I now seek to share with executives and performers navigating complex challenges, high-stakes decisions, and major career transitions. I hold a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and Master’s in Performance Psychology from the University of Denver and is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC).
I've worked with top executives from Fortune 500 companies, founders scaling high-growth ventures, professional athletes from the major U.S. sports leagues and Team USA, and elite climbers preparing for Everest summits. I help performers optimize their mental game, improve decision-making under pressure, and cultivate the clarity, energy, and resilience required to sustain long-term success.
Elevated Coaching for High-Impact Leaders
You’re not here to play it safe.
You’re here to lead boldly.
I’m Dr. Kirsten Cooper, executive coach, performance psychologist, and former pro athlete. I bring Olympic-level mental performance to visionary leaders and high-stakes teams.
I’ve coached Olympians, pro athletes, and Fortune 500 execs through pressure, pivots, and big leaps.
If you’re up-leveling, navigating complexity, scaling fast, or facing a storm,
I help you lead with clarity, courage, and grounded confidence.
Services
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Strategic Executive Coaching
Develop the mental agility, presence, and clarity to lead effectively through growth, challenge, and change.
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Team Building & Culture Creation
Strengthen collaboration, communication, and shared purpose. I work with leadership teams to build trust, navigate tension, and align around what truly drives performance — together.
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Leadership Development
Elevate how you lead — not just what you do. Through insight, feedback, and real-time coaching, I help leaders grow their impact, self-awareness, and adaptability in complex systems.
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Speaking Engagements
Engaging, insightful, and grounded in both science and story — I speak on leadership, pressure, identity, and resilience in high-stakes environments. Tailored to challenge and inspire your audience.
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Resilient Transitions & Identity
Redefine who you are without losing what matters. I guide high performers through career pivots, leadership changes, and identity shifts with clarity, presence, and purpose.
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Performance & Pro Sport
High-level performance demands more than talent — it takes mental clarity, emotional agility, and the ability to reset under pressure. I work with elite and professional athletes and high risk professions to sharpen focus, build resilience, and thrive in the moments that matter most.
“"Working with Dr. Cooper was a turning point in how I lead and how I live. She helped me navigate a high-pressure leadership transition with calm and conviction. Her ability to challenge without judgment and offer practical insight was exactly what I needed. This isn’t just coaching — it’s real, human, high-impact growth."
— VP of Strategy, Tech Industry
“Our leadership team was strong on paper — but disconnected, reactive, and hitting a wall. Kirsten helped us get clear on how we were showing up, where we were stuck, and what we actually needed to function as a high-performing unit. The shift was lasting. We’re communicating better, making faster decisions, and actually enjoying working together again.”
— Executive Team, Healthcare Organization
