Coach • Facilitator • Product Advisor
Rewire for What Matters Most
Coaching, facilitation, and frameworks that help people and teams grow with clarity and intention.
Leadership Coaching | Executive Coaching | Product Coaching
Step Back. Get Clear. Move Forward.
Ever found yourself deep in the weeds, grinding away, only to look up and wonder, Wait… where was I actually trying to go?
You’re not alone. People and teams often get stuck in the cycle of doing without a clear sense of direction. That’s where I come in.
With a mix of coaching, facilitation, and strategy, I help you step back, map the terrain, and design a path that actually works – for you, your team, and your goals.
No cookie-cutter solutions, no endless overthinking. Just insightful conversations, actionable frameworks, and space to figure out what truly matters.
Let’s design what’s next, together.
I help individuals, teams, and groups to…
Discover >
Gain clarity on your values, purpose, goals, and intentions.
Define >
Turn insights into iterative actions and map your path ahead.
Develop >
Identify and work through roadblocks & what holds you back.
Deliver >
Achieve outcomes and build processes for sustainable growth.
I help you craft a system for growth—one that works for you, your team, and what comes next.
My first tech job came not long after my first email address—fresh out of UCSB with a lit degree and a fascination with what the internet could do. That kicked off a 30-year journey in tech, where I’ve led teams, built products, and grown alongside the people and systems I was helping shape.
Along the way, I realized the work I loved most wasn’t just about products—it was about people. That insight led me to coaching and facilitation, where I now work with professionals navigating change and teams looking to grow without burning out. I create space for individuals and groups to step back, get clear, and move forward with intention. Clients include mid-career leaders, early-stage founders, and organizations like Cognizant, Walmart International, and Women in Product.
Credentials & Training
• Certified Leadership & Performance Coach, Brown University
• ICF-Certified Coach
• IFS for Coaches
• 30 years in tech, 25+ years in product & people leadership
I bring deep listening, thoughtful questions, and practical tools to help you get unstuck and grow.
My Style
✦ Deep listening – I hear what’s being said – and what’s not.
✦ A strategic mindset – So you're growing with intention, not by accident.
✦ A little humor – Because growth is messy, and we might as well enjoy it.
I’m known for asking thoughtful questions, spotting patterns, and helping people connect the dots. Whether we’re working 1:1 or with a team, I turn insights into custom activities and tools that spark awareness, unlock new ways of thinking, and support lasting growth.
Curious if we’re a fit?
“As a trusted product advisor and workshop facilitator at OpenWater, Kristin Kobey brings curiosity, energy, and strategic insight to everything she does. She combines product thinking, coaching, and fun to create frameworks and content that help our members productize themselves and navigate career transitions. With a knack for turning insights into action, she makes strategy and learning both engaging, honest and impactful.”
- Anh Dang
Head of Product & Design, OpenWater
“Working with Kristin was one of the best decisions I’ve made in my career. After feeling stuck in my current role and career path, I knew I needed to make some changes and take back control, but didn’t feel like I had the answers. It turns out that I did actually have the answers, but needed a coach like Kristin to help me uncover them. She is a thoughtful, empathetic, encouraging coach who consistently inspired me to think critically and dig deeper. I feel more confident than ever in my ‘big swing’ and am looking forward to the next phase of my career.”
- Connor Sheridan
Kristin Kobey is an exceptional coach and facilitator. Since 2023, I’ve had the pleasure of collaborating with her to build and deliver leadership coaching programs that empower women product leaders to advance their careers. Kristin has been instrumental in shaping, refining, and delivering these programs, consistently earning outstanding feedback from participants. She brings a powerful blend of leadership expertise, deep listening, strategic creativity, and transformational coaching skills. I highly recommend Kristin to anyone looking for a coach or facilitator who can help them elevate their career and leadership to the next level.
- Christina Sanders,
Women in Product
“Kristin helped me realize that I can be and am a great fit for more senior roles. Every session she makes me a better storyteller and a more confident product leader. ”
- Zhenya Kogan
Curious but not sure where to start?
Coaching can feel murky at first. Let’s talk - no pitch, just space to explore what you need.