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"I think your coaching makes MY coaching ​and direction significantly more effective."


Brenda Frank, Executive Vice President

Farm Credit Banking Group, CoBank

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Leadership and team development

Executive leadership coaching


US national farm credit system



Co-founder and instructor, empowHer Leadership Program


University of Osnabrück, Germany



Instructor, Professional Leadership Certificate

Instructor, Advanced Leadership Certificate


University of Regina, Canada



heartfelt testimonials.



"Cristine did a fantastic job facilitating ​my 2-day team meeting focusing on ​employee experience. She made the ​group so comfortable sharing their ​experiences and to be better teammates ​as we continue our journey."


Sean Svoboda, National Sales Manager

CoBank Farm Credit Leasing

“Cristine provided me with the encouragement and ​coaching I needed to pursue the VP position I now ​hold.


Cristine has the unique ability to help others see their ​potential and reach their goals.


Her coaching ability positively influenced, impacted ​and transformed my life.”


Kendra, vice president

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"I'll never forget the immediate relief I felt when Cristine answered my unexpected ​phone call.


I had just been let go from a startup that I had dedicated four years of my life to building ​from the ground up. The last time I had applied for a job with a resume was for my high ​school summer job nearly 20 years ago. However, Cristine became more than just a ​fairy job mother to me; she became a mentor who helped me navigate the emotional ​and spiritual challenges of one of the most difficult transitions I've ever faced.


Initially, I reached out to Cristine for assistance with reviewing my resume and cover ​letter, but I received so much more than that. She guided me through what she referred ​to as 'Project Sarah,' which helped me stay true to my deepest core value: integrity. ​With Cristine's unwavering support, I managed to secure a new position at another ​startup within a mere two weeks of being let go. The work we did together extended ​far beyond resume reviews and interview preparations. She helped me heal and ​transform into the next version of myself that was desperately seeking to emerge.


I have now been a part of my new team for over a year, and I have already been ​promoted twice, earning more than double my previous salary. Furthermore, I have ​achieved a work-life balance that surpasses any I have experienced in the past, all while ​maintaining my integrity.


Regardless of where you find yourself on your own journey,

you will not be led astray by Cristine Saxon."

just launched in 2023.

crossing thresholds.


three-phase retreat experience.


immersive.


tailored.


life-changing.


Crossing Thresholds was an amazing experience for me as I work on transitioning careers. Cristine so skillfully helped ​me identify my values and wove them into conversations. This helped to see how one career path wasn't working for ​me. I was nervous at first to open up to the small group of women gathered for the two-day workshop. Cristine so ​expertly set a foundation of mutual respect and trust that it felt easy to open up and share, and I learned from what ​others bravely shared as well.


Jackie, Tech Specialist in Higher Ed.


As a mid-career executive, I have taken several executive education classes and workshops but what made Cristine’s ​Crossing Thresholds unique was the responsiveness she brought to the specific thresholds our group was exploring. She ​combined scientific research with practical tools but she also held the structure lightly and pivoted to the needs and ​interests of the participants. She was able to draw connections in how and why we all were facing diverse decisions, yet ​showed us the universal nature of what and how we were facing things. By doing this, she built a community of support ​among the participants; and the shared learning that resulted is what made this program stand out. I highly recommend ​this life-changing experience.


Maura Collins, Executive Director of Vermont Housing Finance Agency

I don’t mean to be dramatic but the retreat was magical and life-changing for me. The dedicated time, space and energy ​were important first ingredients. After that Cristine was both the most important and least important ingredient, like any ​good coach. By this I mean she guided us to create a safe space, provided important tools and insights and brought her ​balanced nervous system to the space, but in the end it was the vulnerability shown by and the support given and ​accepted by the other participants that was the magic. We had the opportunity to see and be seen and valued in a deep ​way. It helped me know that everything I need for a deeply satisfying and successful life is already within me, my ​friendships and my community.


Deborah Governale, emergency department physician

I recently had the transformative experience of participating in Cristine Saxon's Crossing Thresholds retreat, an ​interactive experience which centered around defining my values and setting meaningful goals aligned with them. The ​workshop provided a safe and supportive space for introspection, allowing me to delve deep into what truly matters to ​me. Through insightful exercises and guided reflections, I gained an understanding of my core values. The impact of this ​workshop extends far beyond the immediate setting. It has ignited a positive shift in my mindset, influencing my daily ​choices and actions. I now navigate my personal and professional life with a newfound clarity and purpose. I highly ​recommend this workshop to anyone seeking to align their goals with their values and embark on a journey of self-​discovery and fulfillment.


Lynne Manley

I am thrilled to write a testimonial for Cristine Saxon and her Crossing Thresholds Retreat.

Cristine lead a two day Crossing Thresholds Retreat in my home in May 2023 for six women.

From the first pre-retreat correspondence to the final goodbye, you knew that you were going

to have a life-changing experience. Every aspect of the retreat was professionally constructed and even in a ​group setting, Cristine has the uncanny ability to deeply listen and be responsive to each and every person in the ​room. She helped us to navigate the path to making positive change and provided multiple useful tools and ​techniques that we could start using and implementing immediately. Cristine is a gifted facilitator, educator and ​coach. I left the Crossing Thresholds Retreat feeling energized and grateful, connected to myself and the others, ​and ready to move forward knowing that I would continue to have Cristine in my corner. It was such a privilege ​to attend this retreat. It was a growthful and unforgettable experience. I can't recommend is highly enough. ​Thank you, Cristine!


Nina Goldman


When I first received an invitation to join a Crossing Thresholds retreat, I was grappling with the need to make a career ​change. I craved space to contemplate what was most important to me and how I would create conditions for those ​things to be present in my next career move. I replied instantly to accept the invitation and commented that it was as if ​someone had read my mind and curated an experience specifically for me in this moment of my life. As excited as I was ​to attend the retreat, it exceeded my expectations on every level. Cristine served our group like a sherpa; creating ​safety as we navigated through challenging terrain and sharing tools and resources that allowed us to explore with ​confidence and savor the journey together. Cristine was essential to creating the experience while simultaneously ​allowing the experience to evolve organically at the pace and intensity of the group. It wasn’t until leaving the retreat ​that I realized my time there was about much more than navigating a career change. My life has been a series of ​thresholds crossed with varying degrees of intentionality and grace. While I have leapt eagerly across some without so ​much as a glance over my shoulder, others have felt like I was swept, dragged, or tripped across. Working through my ​current threshold with Cristine’s guidance combined with the support and wisdom of an amazing group of women ​helped me learn how to choose my threshold and step with confidence knowing it will not be my last.


Deb F.


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Cristine Saxon, MA, ACC, CLC

Author. Speaker. Executive leadership Coach.

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