Let’s talk about you.

My worldviews and work aren’t for everyone, and my intention with this page is for it to act as a filtering mechanism. Of course, I’d love to learn that you nodded in agreement with what I shared below! But if you don’t, that’s good info to have, too. So with that…


[Note that this is a work in progress.]

ARE YOU MY PEOPLE?

ARE YOU MY PEOPLE? ✳

Seven stories

This section borrows from LJ Bloom’s book Seven Stories that Sell. The stories are currently first drafts, and I will continue to refine and add to them as I work through her book. Side note: you may notice the same stories peppered throughout this website.

I share these stories so that you can decide whether or not my work is aligned for you.

  • I’m passionate about YOU living in integrity with your true nature.

    I remember when I felt extremely restless because my soul was guiding me down one path, while my family and culture expected me to continue down another. In the end (and after much torment), I chose to follow my inner guide. And yes, this did upset others. But that moment liberated me and changed the trajectory of my life.

    So now, I help women like you tap into your own inner GPS and live in integrity with your true nature.

  • I was at a lobbying event in Washington DC with maybe 100 student and professional activists. Between meetings, I had a chance encounter with one of them.

    Bob G. told me a story about land stolen from the Mendota Mdewakanton Dakota people, and the encampment that had been erected to protect it. He told me about the Christmas Day raid, where non-violent activists were assaulted, tortured, and threatened with the possibility of death (#truestory) during the largest coordinated show of force by law enforcement in Minnesota’s history.

    It was so unexpected because here we were, wearing suits and lobbying Congress and being well-behaved citizens, while a group of activists in Minnesota had had enough of ineffective bureaucratic approaches and chose to risk everything by standing their ground. They did this because they saw the futility of “playing the game” (which had resulted in treaties being violated and lands stolen). This moment was perhaps even more unexpected because the man in the suit telling me the story was one of them.

    I felt a deep stirring inside of me, a knowing that the path I was on was the path of compromise that always favored capitalism and never created true systemic change. And, it became clear to me that the path I was on was ‘the safe’ path; that pursuing ‘The Dream’ simply kept me imprisoned on the capitalist train.

    And I knew that I had to get off this train, to do what my soul was guiding me to do…even though it scared the shit out of me (circa 1999).

  • I’m passionate about helping humans who use she/her or they/them pronouns live in integrity with who they truly are.

    These humans are often professionals who have ‘done the right things’ and pursued ‘The Dream’ but have become disillusioned by the exploitative nature of capitalism and its failure to deliver on its promises.

    They long for fulfillment, peace, and purpose in their lives, but they either don’t know how to ‘get’ them or are afraid of taking the leap…whatever that looks like.

    They are concerned about the state of the world, and they feel at odds with their privilege. It’s quite likely that they’re either highly sensitive (HSP) or empathic, though they are adept at self-regulating.

    These humans are drawn to sisterhood or deeper community, and they embody both critical thinking skills AND some sort of connection with Spirit. When I’m with them, I can ‘see their souls’ because they exude compassion and authenticity.

    I have coached enough people to recognize that my ‘best’, most impactful coaching happens when I’m working with these kinds of humans (mostly—but not exclusively—woman). Humans who are open to challenging their thoughts and beliefs. Humans who may identify with labels like ‘seeker’ or ‘creator’ or ‘empath’.

    This recognition has changed how I view my work; that when I work with clients who are focused on external, culturally-approved goals and capitalist-aligned objectives, my heart’s just not in it. They aren’t my people.

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  • "You're safe and gentle yet BIG LEAPS happen."

    — Sarah Woodard

  • "Kristi Amdahl isn't a life coach, she's a lion tamer."

    — Mads Hennen

  • "Something new feels unlocked. I spent time today journaling and reflecting. I’m feeling more ready to take on the week than I have in a while."

    — Madi R.

  • "Kristi Amdahl is a gem of a healer and teacher... and I cannot recommend her highly enough...Her compassion, insight, and talents are unmatched. Do yourselves a favor and schedule with her today."

    — Courtney Wennerstrom

WOMEN EMPOWERING WOMEN

WOMEN EMPOWERING WOMEN ✳