About me – Coaching in transition

So who am I?

My name is Krista Kruft and the most constant thing in my life has been change. When I was 2 years old my parents moved to Tanzania which was the start of a multi-cultural life. As an expat kid and later as an expat adult working for INGOs, I lived and worked in 15 cities in 8 countries spread across 4 continents. In this dynamic international work life, I lost jobs and relationships and found new ones. I also lost touch with myself which lead me to develop my intuitive work in the field of energy healing. While the path has not always been an easy one, I was very fortunate to always meet the right people at the right time to help me grow and take the next step on my journey in life.

I am grateful to have travelled the world. It has allowed me to take part in different cultures and communities and has shaped me to who I am today: a bilingual (English-Dutch) global citizen with a passion for the wellbeing of people and nature. Next to my intuitive coaching I am part of the WCDI team and train and mentor with the Partnership Brokers Association.

Authenticity

Connection

Awareness

Adventure

Why work with me?

Over the past 10 years I have been practicing as a Reiki healer & teacher and coach in the Netherlands, the UK, Kenya and Zambia, integrating my energy healing and intuitive work with personal coaching.

It all started in 2008/9, when challenges in my life pushed me to explore more of who I was. It led me down the path of becoming a Reiki Master and Teacher with the support of my Reiki Master Kamal Tolia in Nairobi, Kenya. I trained with Kamal for many years and followed every healing training course she offered. After graduating from a deep meditative course called ‘The Soul’s Journey Home‘ that infinitely expanded my intuition and hightened my sensitivities, I eagerly asked her: ‘So what’s next?’ I remember she looked at me with compassion and said: ‘I have taught you everything I know. Now it’s time for you to go out there and do it.’

And so I did…

Besides being a certified Reiki Master and Teacher and life long learner of energy healing modalities, I am a NOBCO certified coach (Dutch Order of the Profession of Coaches) and received my training at the Dutch Academy of Psychotherapy. I also trained with Psychodidact as coach, counselor and conflict mediator.

Let's get to know each other!

“ No need to hurry, no need to sparkle, no need to be anyone but one self”

Virginia Woolf

If you'd know me you'd know that...

I love taking long walks with my 2 dogs, Mikki and Maddy, one of them a rescue dog from Spain. I use the time to talk to myself and commune with nature and usually put in earphones to pretend I am on a call to look less weird.
I also have 2 kids - 15 and 20 years old (I should have started with that! I always mention the dogs first). One of them is autistic, the other one has Attention Deficit Disorder and both are highly sensitive, which makes for some interesting dynamics in our household!
I love jazz and soul music and I'm always discovering new great jazz vocals on Spotify. I have recently discovered the power of the vocal chord to clear inner blockages and am exploring this for myself with vocal coach. And for the Dutch crowd amongst us: ja, ik ben het meisje van Make-up 😉
I love to be around people, preferably face to face, to work, learn and have fun together! However, as a highly sensitive person myself, I equally love to be by myself to recharge. I guess that makes me an extroverted introvert? Or an introverted extrovert?

My offer to you

This is what other people say about me

S.C. (52)

Krista’s coaching has been instrumental in helping me navigate a difficult career transition – and come in the process closer to myself and my family. I can only recommend Krista to others who are ready to go on a similar journey! S.C. (52)

G.B. (56)

Not only did I reach my goal within the impossible short time we had together, Krista gave me much needed hope and confidence.

S.Y. (24)

Krista is calm, understanding, and easily approachable. Through her understanding approach I gained confidence in my abilities and aspirations, and was encouraged to take the next steps in my professional and personal goals.

E.D. (46)

After several hours I still cannot quite believe the physical sense of change you have made possible, from just one session. You have relieved three months of psychological and physical pain. No therapy, osteopath or painkillers have even touched the impact that you have made today. Please keep practicing and working your magic!

R.K. (31)

I loved that Krista took the time to patiently guide me through the entire coaching process! Our conversations were wonderful and insightful, and followed by a lot of introspection and re-calibrating on my own. These sessions also helped me be better placed to tackle any challenges I may have in the future.

R.K. (47)

Thank you for the remarkable intellect to really listen and in a few minutes see me and my precise pathway from childhood to today. You hold a remarkable gift and skillset and I am truly grateful that you were willing to shoulder my burden with me for that hour, guiding me to a place where I could find relief.

K.J. (51)

Ik kwam bij Krista met een concrete, werkgerelateerde vraag. Gaandeweg de sessies pelden we de vraag terug tot de echte kern en kwam ik tot waardevolle inzichten – over werk maar ook en vooral over mijzelf. Een mooie reis.