About

Hello! I’m Kristy Cook

I help ambitious women leaders and founders pivot out of overwhelm and into success that actually feels good.

Before Pivotista, I spent over a decade as a business attorney - first serving as General Counsel at a $100 million dollar nonprofit, and then running a successful law firm; all while juggling the nonstop demands of career, caregiving, and everything else life throws at high-achieving women. On paper, I had followed all the “shoulds” and built the dream. But behind the scenes, I was burned out, stretched thin, and stuck in survival mode.

I felt guilty for wanting more ease and afraid of what might happen if I let go.

And then, life gave me a wake-up call I couldn’t ignore: my father—my North Star—passed away after a long illness. Grief cracked everything wide open for me and I knew I couldn’t keep living on autopilot.

So, I made the hardest and boldest decision of my life: I closed my law firm without a backup plan.

What followed was nearly two years of deep healing and self-discovery. I devoured books, dove into therapy, discovered mindfulness and somatic work, and slowly started to reconnect with myself—beyond the titles, the “shoulds”, and the to-do lists. That’s when I found coaching. Or really, coaching found me.

I realized what I’d been craving wasn’t just less stress—it was more clarity. More purpose. And more alignment with what I valued most - helping women thrive. 

Today, I’m a certified coach with hundreds of hours of training—and I’m all in on helping women like you design burnout-proof success. Whether you’re a leader at a crossroads or a founder trying to scale something meaningful without losing yourself in the process, I’m here to help you pivot with purpose, clarity, and confidence.

Why Pivotista?

Let’s be real—pivotal moments can feel overwhelming. But they also hold the power to change everything.

That’s why I created Pivotista: to give women a space to press pause, reassess what they really want, and create a path forward that honors both their ambition and their well-being.

Whether you’re navigating a career shift, launching or growing a business, or trying to find your way back to yourself, Pivotista is here to help you move forward—one bold pivot at a time.

What Makes My Coaching Different?

I combine strategic coaching with mindfulness, somatic tools, and real-world experience. I’ve been in the overwhelm. I’ve made the hard decisions. And I know how to walk with you through your pivot—whether it’s a small recalibration or a full reinvention.

My coaching is:

• Holistic & Whole-person focused – We’ll look at all of it: your career, your life, your leadership, your identity, your sense of purpose. Because it’s all connected—and it all matters.

• Flexible – Our work fits into your real life. Virtual sessions, on-the-go voice and text support through Voxer, and space to process, reflect, and take action in a way that works for you.

• Deeply personalized – This isn’t a plug-and-play program. We’ll co-create a path that feels aligned with who you are and where you’re headed.

• Rooted in real support – You don’t have to hold it all alone. I’m here to walk with you through the messy middle and into your next chapter.