Goal & Life Coaching
Kimberly Kjersten
Hi! I'm so happy to meet you here!
I’m Kimberly, your coach at The Abundant Edge. Before diving into who I am and why I love this work, I want to acknowledge something crucial.
Transformation can be terrifying.
And I think we all deserve permission to accept and honor that fact when facing our unique transformative experiences. The change and growth in these personal journeys can feel exhausting, scary, and overwhelming.
At least, that was my reality. And part of the reason for those challenges is that I was trying to do it alone. I didn’t know then how supportive and impactful it is to have a coach to walk alongside you. Once I learned that key piece of information, I realized I wanted to be in that coaching role for other women ready to reclaim their sense of wholeness and abundance.
From Depression and Anxiety...
In 2013, I went through a painful breakup from my long-term boyfriend. I was devastated, hurt, and scared that I would never find "my person" and have a family. What I did start to find, though, was myself. I began to uncover parts of me that I didn't even know was there.
Post breakup, I was depressed, and when I wasn't depressed, I was anxious. But this time in my life also brought self-discovery, adventure, and major growth. I went paddle boarding and skydiving for the first time, and solo hiking on some steep and scary trails. And there were some great nights of debauchery out on the town with my friends.
It was a devastatingly beautiful time in my life when I cried myself to sleep at night and broke out of my shell to do some amazing things by day. I was still upholding my responsibilities as an NBA dancer, a dance instructor, and a university student, but I was finally LIVING my life instead of just going through the motions.
...to Confidence and Abundance
Then I met The New Guy, and soon, I found out I was pregnant. Surprise! Suddenly, we went from carefree getting-to-know-you partners to new parents.
While we were over the moon in love with our sweet baby girl, the reality was that we barely knew each other and certainly not on a deep enough level to be ready for parenthood together.
Eventually, to make ends meet, we moved in with my parents, and a few months later, we separated.
It was fresh devastation. A painful breakup all over again. This time, though, my breakup journey was absolutely transformational.
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I finally received a long-sought answer to significant health problems.
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I began journaling which changed my life.
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I focused on my nutrition and sleep.
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I intentionally removed stressful situations from my life.
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I let go of the “shoulds” that had been ruling my life.
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I discovered that I could trust myself.
I did all of this successfully, with time, patience, and determination. And I got to a beautiful place of confidence and abundance - just as me. I built my life in a way that serves me so amazingly as much as it serves my daughter, family, friends, and clients.
But here’s the thing. It all would have been SO MUCH EASIER with a coach by my side, but at that time I had never heard of coaching!
And Now, Abundance
Once I discovered the world of coaching, I saw how incredibly supportive this work could be. Just because I didn’t have it during my transformative time doesn’t mean you shouldn’t.
As a certified life coach, it’s now my absolute honor, joy, and privilege to help other women navigate the space between struggle and abundance.
There is so much to uncover and reclaim in this space, and you don’t have to do it alone.
Together, we map a way forward that feels expansive, healthy, and authentic to your true self. You’ll learn to trust yourself and your choices while being attentive to your needs and desires.
And through this journey, it’s my hope that you will find and claim your rightful abundance.