Kristina Driskill - International Opera Singer Turned Transformational Coach

Kristina Driskill - International Opera Singer Turned Transformational Coach

Author: Timothy J. Hayes, Psy.D. June 17, 2025 Duration: 48:10

Imagine if your self-sabotaging inner voices could transform into playful characters that actually guide you to success and flow? That's exactly the intriguing journey explored with Kristina Driskill, DMA, a consultant and transformational coach who brings a unique blend of opera, academia, and Positive Intelligence to her work. Kristina shares her personal evolution from a perfection-driven performer to a compassionate mentor who helps high achievers identify and playfully engage with their internal saboteurs, ultimately turning them into strengths. By focusing on the emotional and mental blocks that hinder progress, Kristina offers practical techniques for retraining the brain and fostering creativity, empathy, and calm clarity. This discussion delves into how understanding these inner dynamics can lead to significant personal and professional growth, allowing individuals to achieve their goals with more ease, fun, and flow, all inspired by her doctoral research on performance anxiety and innovative Positive Intelligence methods.



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