Kirsten Johansen, MBA
Kirsten brings a wealth of leadership experience from both the for-profit and non-profit sectors. With a diverse background, in addition to her corporate roles, she has successfully owned and operated brick-and-mortar establishments and online ventures, demonstrating her adeptness at navigating challenges across various business landscapes throughout her career. Her international experiences, particularly spending half her time in Malta among a multicultural community, have fueled her passion for languages. Currently studying Turkish, German, and Maltese, Kirsten aims to achieve conversational fluency in all three languages. Her love for travel has led her to explore numerous destinations across the United States, Asia, Canada, Central America, Mexico, South America, Africa, Europe, and Oceania.
Clients engaging with GTO Coaching receive personalized, dynamic coaching and instruction tailored to their individual needs, professional aspirations, and English language proficiency goals.
Professional Experience
Executive and Senior Leadership
Growth Strategies and Business Expansion including Merger Integration
Organizational Change and Transition Management
Operational Management and Process Supervision
Employee Performance Management
Project Leadership and Task Management
Employee Engagement and Team Motivation
Professional Development and Advisory Services
Public Speaking & Presentation
Group Facilitation and Workshop Moderation
Professional Communication and Business Messaging
Native Language
English
Dialect and Region
American English, Pacific Northwest (Seattle)
Degrees
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology (BA)
Certifications
Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
Teaching English for Specific Purposes (ESP), Business English
Availability
Sessions are typically available between 8 am and 7 pm Central Europe Time (CET)
Giraffe | Tango | Octopus
The Giraffe: Quietly powerful, fiercely loyal, and when it's time to play, watch out for high kicks, neck-swinging, and singing with friends. The giraffe's heart has three distinct parts, spans two feet, and weighs 25 pounds.
The Tango: Hearts connected, moving in rhythmic unison to create a wonderful, unique, and unstoppable pairing.
The Octopus: A smart, stealthy, introvert. Happy in the solitude of the undersea garden as well as having fun with diverse friends under and above the ocean waves. The octopus has three hearts to power its main brain and eight busy, independent arms.
Recognize the mosaic of your identity, integrating and celebrating your unique talents, cultural heritage, and life experiences.
Invest in developing your English proficiency and business acumen, empowering yourself to lead authentically and with unwavering confidence.