Kristen Briggs | Certified Bonfire Coach
Kristen Briggs is a certified professional coach with Bonfire Coaching who brings a rare combination of technical rigor, leadership experience, and human dynamics expertise to her work with professionals and executives. With over 15 years as a Senior Geologist at Chevron USA, she operated in high-stakes, performance-driven environments where clarity of thought, strategic decision-making, and cross-functional leadership were essential. During this time, she led complex initiatives, influenced multidisciplinary teams, and developed emerging talent—laying the foundation for her transition into executive and career coaching.
Kristen’s work is deeply informed by her own courageous evolution. After a successful corporate career in engineering and energy, she made a deliberate shift into education, and later into one-on-one coaching, guided by a clear reassessment of her values, priorities, and desired way of living. She understands firsthand what it means to step off a well-defined path, navigate uncertainty, and redesign a career that honors both professional ambition and personal fulfillment. As a mother and wife, she brings a grounded, real-world perspective to balancing meaningful work with a full and present life.
She now specializes in helping high-performing professionals reposition their careers with intention, move beyond periods of stagnation or uncertainty, and step into roles that reflect their true capabilities and ambitions. She is particularly skilled at guiding clients through what many experience as “career neutrality”—that space where success exists on paper, but fulfillment, direction, or momentum feel just out of reach.
Her coaching is grounded in precision. She helps clients cut through noise, identify what truly matters, and make clear, aligned decisions that accelerate both performance and satisfaction. Whether navigating leadership challenges, preparing for advancement, or redefining a professional path, Kristen equips her clients with the mindset, communication strategies, and execution frameworks required to lead with confidence and authority.
In addition to her corporate background, Kristen’s experience in education as a team lead, classroom teacher, and Literacy Specialist sharpened her ability to translate complex ideas into meaningful action. This, combined with her work through the Bonfire Coaching methodology, allows her to meet clients exactly where they are while challenging them to rise into their highest level of leadership.
Kristen is known for her grounded presence, sharp insight, and unwavering commitment to her clients’ growth. She partners with individuals who are ready to move beyond overthinking, self-doubt, or plateaued performance and into a more decisive, impactful, and fulfilling way of leading and living.