Strategic Growth Starts with Strong Leadership
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At Strategic Advancement, we help organizations solve their most pressing leadership challenges by developing confident, capable leaders who build high-performing teams and lasting cultures.
Our mission is to develop confident, people-centered leaders and help organizations strategically advance through expert consulting and leadership coaching.
We support organizations through tailored leadership training, strategic consulting, and executive coaching—equipping them with real-world tools, sustainable systems, and proven strategies to drive results.
Consulting that Creates Maximum Impact and Measurable Results
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With decades of combined experience in education, corporate development, and executive leadership, our team understands what it takes to lead in complex, people-driven environments. Our customized consulting services help leaders:
- Improve communication, accountability, and team alignment.
- Navigate organizational change with confidence.
- Build a resilient culture of excellence and trust.
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Kristi Thompson, President & Founder
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An expert in leadership transformation, Kristi brings more than 26 years of experience in education and corporate development. Her diverse background—as a classroom teacher, principal, curriculum director, HR director, and superintendent—gives her a unique lens into how leadership influences performance, culture, and growth.
Kristi’s leadership development philosophy is rooted in servant leadership, and her passion lies in helping others become the kind of leader others want to follow—strategic, self-aware, compassionate, and results-oriented.
In both public and private sectors, Kristi has designed and delivered professional development programs, change management strategies, and executive coaching to help leaders grow from within and lead with purpose. Her work is grounded in the belief that leadership can be learned, and when leaders grow, organizations thrive.
Choose the Path that Fits Your Leadership Goals
Whether you're focused on individual growth or team-wide transformation, our consulting and coaching services are designed to meet your needs and move your mission forward.
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