
Kristen H.
5.0
(8)
2,543 min coaching
GSB & HBS Dual Deferred Admit | Expert Writer | Leland Strategy & Ops

Studied at Stanford Graduate School of Business

Worked at Bain & Company
Available today at 2:30 PM UTC
Usually responds within 48 hours
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Kristen's Coaching Offerings

Craft Powerful MBA Essays
Craft winning MBA essays through brainstorming, drafting, and editing
Starting at $3605h+ of coaching

Comprehensive MBA Application Package — Land Your Dream Program
Expert help on your MBA essays, recommendations, resume, and more
Starting at $2,20020h+ of coaching

Nail the MBA Interview
Practice realistic mock MBA interviews with a trained expert
Starting at $2253h+ of coaching
Custom hourly
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Kristen’s MBA Qualifications
Experienced storyteller who loves helping people express their identities and goals through writing. I see an MBA application is more than a set of materials to get you into a competitive program--it's an opportunity to reflect on your life experiences and develop a vision for the rest of your life. I decided to apply to deferred MBA programs just over two months before the Stanford GSB applications were due, helping other friends with their applications along the way. Together, we'll build a plan to make sure you spend time needed to put together a great MBA application and stay accountable to your goals. I'll make the process efficient, enjoyable, and transformative.
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About Kristen
Growing up on a farm, I knew a lot about raising cows and selling crops, but nothing about tech or consulting. After 5 internships, an international fellowship, and a startup accelerator program, I've fallen in love with building impactful products and programs. Evaluating full-time offers at Bain & Company and Leland, I chose the startup path, and I'm now working full-time at Leland in a strategy and operations role. My passion for helping people have a healthy relationship with technology led me to co-found Ignite, a digital wellness movement that I operate on the side to help people refine their digital habits to be more present and more intentional. I hope that every role I have will help people live healthier, more fulfilling lives. As a coach, I specialize in helping people tell their personal stories, master the art of case frameworks and case math, improve communication clarity, and stay accountable to goals. I take a human, holistic approach to coaching, and above all, I want to help you find work you love.
Why do I coach?
During college, I walked into an info session and met two mentors who would encourage me to apply for programs I never believed would accept me. Those mentors and many others have transformed my life, and they made me want to help others elevate their vision for themselves.
Work Experience

Strategy & Operations
Leland
January 2025 - Present

Co-founder
ignite
November 2023 - Present
Leading and growing a digital wellness movement encouraging people to transform their relationship with technology

Special Projects
Leland
August 2024 - December 2025

Associate Consultant Intern
Bain & Company
June 2024 - August 2024

Teaching Assistant
Brigham Young University
August 2023 - May 2024

Product Manager Fellow
Sandbox
September 2023 - April 2024
Business Development and Strategic Partnerships
Anglepoint
May 2023 - August 2023
Product Manager
BrainStorm
May 2022 - April 2023
Kristen was also given offers to work at
Weave
Bain & Company
Anglepoint
Education

Stanford Graduate School of Business
MBA
Accepted into Stanford GSB as a deferred admit. Will begin attending the GSB between 2027 and 2030.

Brigham Young University
Bachelors of Science, Strategic Management
2019 - 2025
Activities and societies: Levinthal Fellowship, Social Venture Academy - Ballard Center for Social Impact, Editor for BYU-published journal "Criterion", Member of Management Consulting Association, BYU Strategy Society, Women in Strategy
Kristen was also personally admitted to
Harvard Business School
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