UNIONDALE, NY / ACCESS Newswire / December 9, 2025 / Marquis Who's Who honors Kristin Sterling for global leadership impact. As an executive coach and strategic advisor, Ms. Sterling helps executives unlock influence, expand impact and lead with authenticity. For 30 years, she has made outstanding contributions to leadership, entrepreneurship and global transformation.
Impact Across All Organizations
Ms. Sterling's entrepreneurial journey includes creating the Double Barrel Wine Bar in 2007. The award-winning destination became a recognized hub for live music, food and wine in Livermore, California. However, it was more than a restaurant. The eatery served as a space for nurturing community, creativity and connection. The venture showcased her ability to design environments where people thrive.
In 1998, Ms. Sterling founded Kristin Global. In this capacity, she provides executive coaching, strategic advisor services and thought partnership. Her influence extends across more than 50 countries through partnerships with organizations such as Right Management, Learning Dynamics, Shockingly Different Leadership and Chief.
Among her most notable long-term partnerships is her work with PayPal, where she has mentored more than 1,000 executives across campuses worldwide over the past 20 years, achieving best-in-class return on investment, preparing leaders for their next (or expanded) roles emphasizing global leadership habits and behaviors to drive culture and business impact.
Ms. Sterling's approach emphasizes authentic leadership grounded in presence, power, purpose and personal ownership. Her guidance has empowered leaders from startups to Fortune 500 companies. "What's most inspiring to me is supporting leaders across diverse geographies, industries and sectors, including government, large organizations, startups and everything in between," she says. Her expertise in preparing leaders for major transitions has been particularly valuable during large-scale initial public offerings (IPOs) and global expansions.
The Elevation of Women and Emerging Leaders
A cornerstone of Ms. Sterling's mission is empowering women leaders, entrepreneurs and the next generation of change-makers. "I am humbled and excited to leverage my 30 years of global experience to support women executives, founders and thought leaders making high-risk and high-impact decisions," Ms. Sterling says.
Ms. Sterling's work gives individuals the tools to dismantle self-doubt, amplify their voices and challenge outdated paradigms. "I support women across-industry, in global functional roles, transitioning into their first (or last) C-level role, or taking their company public," she says. To that end, she helps create pathways for long-term strategic influence and impact by amplifying diverse perspectives."
Growth Through Learning, Clarity and Peer Support
Ms. Sterling commits to continuous learning. It's a lifelong daily habit and practice she views as an instrumental component of growth and effective leadership. "You have to be a consumer of learning as a top priority." This education can come from mentors, peers or other executives. It also includes shadowing others and taking on high-risk or high-visibility projects to gain exposure, experience and education.
Clarity of vision on a granular level is another insight that contributes to Ms. Sterling's success and that of her clients. "Getting and staying clear on how you see yourself contributing, influencing and making an impact on the future?" she asks.
"Don't expect others to be clear on your behalf. It needs to come from your inner vision, your authentic voice and belief of where you see yourself down the road."
Ms. Sterling also places a high value on being part of a community. Specifically, she emphasizes getting peer advisory and coaching within that space. "Spend time nurturing peer relationships that help you get outside your comfort zone, and into your growth edge," she says. "We are only as good as the people we surround ourselves with."
Global Impact Through Nonprofits
Ms. Sterling's leadership extends beyond professional spaces. She has contributed
to many global and local civic and community initiatives, including the Livermore
Valley Winegrowers Association, the Tri-Valley Conservancy and international
nonprofit UPAVIM, which supports women in Guatemala.
Power for Leadership Transformation
"I'm passionate about leadership, transformation and what it takes today and tomorrow to drive societal and industry impact," Ms. Sterling says. With that in mind, she aims to continue empowering leaders bold enough to transform themselves, their organizations and their communities.
When Ms. Sterling's not helping others create spaces where they can thrive, she revels in playing hard, a sense of global adventure and sport. She describes herself as a lifelong athlete who's a kite surfer, sailor, mountain biker and marathon runner. Additionally, she and her husband sail all over the world. "I'm big on integrating adventure, nature, sport and growth mindset into the contribution and impact that we make in our roles, our lives and our communities," she says.
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