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Life Coach, Speaker, Writer
Kristine Whitson
About Me
I’m a certified Christian life coach with a focus on helping people break free from anxiety. My work is shaped by my 35-year career as a violinist with the Los Angeles Philharmonic. I’ve performed with artists such as Yo-Yo Ma, John Williams, Gustavo Dudamel, Wynton Marsalis, Andrea Bocelli, and Gwen Stefani. I’ve played concerts at iconic venues around the world including Carnegie Hall in New York City, Royal Albert Hall in London, the Musikverein in Vienna, Suntory Hall in Tokyo, the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, the Hollywood Bowl and Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
But along with Grammy Awards and ovations came a personal struggle with severe anxiety, stage fright, and panic attacks that nearly ended it all. What seemed like an insurmountable obstacle became an invitation to know God, and to see His transformational power in the midst of my weakness. I learned how to overcome fear and walk by faith into freedom, peace, and new purpose by changing my thinking, words, and behaviors.
My passion now is is to support and partner with others who struggle with anxiety, through my coaching practice, blog, and speaking engagements. I’m currently writing a memoir that chronicles how anxiety brought me and my career to the brink, and how God’s grace led me to ultimate freedom.
On a personal note….I’m a wife, mom, and grandma, and I love chihuahuas, books, cooking, painting, long walks, and get-togethers with family and friends. I'm currently at work on a memoir about my experience with anxiety, and the insights that inform my coaching and speaking.
Life Coaching
I coach in a collaborative process of assessing where you are in your life, clarifying your goals, and brainstorming the strategy to attain those goals. I provide support and accountability for growth, improvement, and goal achievement.
As a result of our work together, you will have greater awareness of your purpose, sharper focus, clearly defined next steps, and greater motivation as you gain momentum toward your goals.
I’m certified through the Board of Christian Life Coaching, as well as a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors, Christian Care Connect, and New Life Ministries Coaching Network.
Speaking
Drawing from my experiences with performance anxiety, I speak to civic clubs, volunteer organizations, women’s groups, church gatherings, and college student groups. I bring a message of encouragement: that anxiety and panic attacks, no matter how debilitating, CAN be overcome and even turned into a blessing.
Reach out to book me to speak at your next group event!
