About Kristen
Kristen Ripmaster spent over 20 years in corporate leadership — rising to President and COO — before a quiet moment in Spain showed her the gap between building a successful life and actually living it. That clarity led her to launch Ripmaster Coaching in 2024.
She works with high-achieving women, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders who feel successful on the outside but flat or disconnected on the inside. Her coaching digs into the inner critic, the should-based decisions, and the identity drift that quietly accumulate after years of high performance — helping clients reconnect with who they actually are beneath the achievement.
Kristen brings both strategic sharpness and genuine emotional depth to her work, drawing on two decades of building teams and navigating C-suite complexity. She's based in Asheville, NC, and works with clients virtually and in person.
Background & Training
Practicing since 2024
Offerings
1:1 Coaching — 10-Week Intensive
10 weeks / In person & virtual
Kristen's flagship high-touch coaching experience. Over 10 weeks, clients dismantle their inner critic, uncover their why, ditch the shoulds, and build a vision that reflects who they actually are. Includes weekly sessions and between-session support. By application only.
Group Coaching Program
Cohort-based / Virtual
An intimate group coaching experience for high-achieving women who want transformation in community. Covers the same core frameworks as the 1:1 program in a small, curated cohort. Includes group Zoom sessions and private community access. Cohort-based.
Corporate Coaching & Workshops
Varies / In person & virtual
Leadership development for organizations ready to invest in their people. Offerings range from one-day workshops to ongoing coaching engagements and full leadership programs. Focus areas include emotionally intelligent leadership, navigating transitions and burnout, and building coaching-infused cultures.
I Can Help If You're Navigating
Feeling Stuck or Lost
Burnout & Exhaustion
Finding Purpose & Direction
Limiting Beliefs & Self-Sabotage
Self-Worth & Confidence
Leadership & Influence
Perfectionism & People-Pleasing
Entrepreneurship & Business
Anxiety & Overwhelm
Midlife Crisis / Awakening
Stress Management
Career Change & Reinvention
Creativity & Expression
What Clients Say
★★★★★
"Kristen helped me turn my inner critic into my inner champion — and that changed everything. She listens deeply, asks the questions nobody else thinks to ask, and gives you tools that actually stick long after the session ends. I didn't just get a coach. I got someone who helped me see myself in a completely new way."
Client
★★★★★
"Working with Kristen has been a game-changer for our team. She tailored every session to fit our unique needs — ensuring meaningful changes we could implement with confidence."
Client
★★★★★
"Working with Kristen was a true turning point. She has a gift for quieting the self-doubt and unlocking the blind spots you didn't even know were holding you back. Every session left me feeling lighter, clearer, and more capable — she doesn't just hand you tools, she makes you believe in yourself again."
Client
★★★★★
"After investing tens of thousands of dollars in coaching over 20 years, I can honestly say Kristen got to the heart of things quicker and more precisely than anyone else. She has truly lived what she coaches — and the level of personal attention I received far exceeded any coaching experience I've ever had. I never once felt defensive. Only supported, understood, and seen. If you feel like your business is running you instead of the other way around, or you're exhausted from giving everything to everyone else without feeling fulfilled — Kristen is the real deal. Her coaching makes a true difference."
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