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I believe that everyone has not only the ability, but the duty and deep down, the desire to become a changemaker. It’s my personal mission to meet change makers where they are and to connect them with the tools and support to make change happen for themselves and others. If you want to build a life where work, passion, freedom and fulfillment are harmonious and not at odds we should chat. Together, I know that we can create more compassionate, confident, and more meaningful conversation. Together we can shift our perspective and change the world.
My Story
In 2011 I was a new mom, a business owner and a wife who was dealing with chronic pain. I was struggling because I thought the world, my business, and my kids would be better off without me.
I directly tied my worth, at the time, with my productivity. I felt as if success was fleeting and that I would never break free of my cycles. I didn’t understand at the time that I was worthy of rest AND success. A “stephanie kunkel burnout cycle” consisted of periods of complete exhaustion and then efforts to overcompensate by doing more, being more, and giving more. Evenetually, there would be nothing left and I’d find myself completely depleted again.
In short, I was without direction or purpose, and I was constantly punishing myself.
Then… out of the darkest moments of my life, where hopelessness and despair had taken over I found the change maker in myself.
Finding the change maker
I took the steps to enrich my mental, financial, and physical health. Elevated my career and my business. In 2013 I stepped into corporate life and it didn’t take me long to realize that there was a drastic disconnect between those in the c-suite leadership positions and those who were on the front lines of the companies I worked with.
I set out to shift the way that companies think about their number one asset, their people. The humans behind the businesses and the lives they lead should be a priority at every level of leadership.
Finding the perspective shifter
This incredible journey has lead me on the path to earn three degrees, my highest a masters. I have had the opportunity to work side by side and in support of Fortune 50 companies, co-authored a best seller, written a perspective shifting book on depression, and have delivered over 300 keynote training sessions, helping thousands of people.
In the last two years I founded a community learning hub where I to help other changemakers to promote their missions, connect with their teams, audience, and clients.
What’s more, this has allowed me to commit to helping our community to start a movement to champion mental wellness.
Together we are changing the perspective of the world.
-Stephanie Kunkel
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Stephanie Kunkel’s Mission
My mission is to empower individuals to find the best version of themselves in all aspects;
To see the inner truth of their experiences and to teach others to do the same.
Helping communities and teams of people to build their lives where work, passion, freedom, and fulfillment are harmonious and not at odds.
In essence I spend my days inspiring a community of people who believe they should work to live not live to work
How it works:
The mission starts with individuals gaining an understanding of where their unique perspective sits. Then, with help, making conscious efforts to shift their personal perspective. We increase emotional intelligence, decrease leadership burnout, and develop an inspired and creative culture.
Changemaking starts with the individual. Each of us are in unique positions to have powerful impacts, not only for organizations, but also for communities of people. Perspective is everything, and whether you’re a leader in title, or behavior, you have an immeasurable opportunity to affect those around you in a way that will change, not just your organization, but the world.
Stephanie Kunkel’s Values
Community
Each of us live with and work with a community that is impacted each and every day by our actions. I believe that when we engage and contribute to our communities in a positive way and devote ourselves to the betterment of ourselves for those around us, it shifts our perspective on our impact. This is the inspiration to create positive change.
Attunement & Development
As individuals, each of us have our own perspective, values, and purpose. I believe that by centering and meeting people where they are we can begin to understand each person’s thoughts, feelings, and beliefs. Then we can align them with their highest and greatest self. Creating a substantial impact within their life and mental wellness.
Integrity & Consistency
Once we have taken the time to find the person we really are, it’s critical to ensure we are being consistent with our values; creating a space of trust where those around us can do the same. By holding ourselves in integrity consistently we can inspire others to be authentic and create change. This commitment to ourselves is the first step.
Mental Clarity
In today’s world it’s easy to allow our thoughts to get clouded with other’s perspectives. These clouded thoughts can prevent us from finding joy in the day to day. I believe that through seeking mental clarity that is attuned and in integrity with our true perspective, we can find joy. Joy which can be shared with others to uplift and change the world.
Transformation & Perspective Shifting
My specialty is gaining insight into other points of view and then challenging people with questions that inspire healthy thought processes and solutions.
Perspective Shifting is by far the most effective way that I’ve personally experienced to create lasting change for an individual and their world.
Unconditional Love
Every individual is worthy of love. Changemakers in my world do what we do because we love. Embracing my heart has allowed me to connect with clients, audiences, and leaders in a way that delivers transformative & perspective shifting feedback. Clients find that growth and transformation is a lot more comfortable when the intention is full of love for themselves and others.
More about Stephanie Kunkel
For better or worse, I’m not like the others…
As an employee in the corporate space, I spent years observing the ways in which leadership is not currently working for people. At the same time, I personally overcame my own challenges with my mental health. Like most people, I kept trying to press myself into a box and be what everyone else wanted me to be. Heads up, it doesn’t work. It was only through embracing who I am, without trying to “change” myself, that I found my light again.
I believe if you’ve found my page you’re most likely a change maker. You likely can agree that our current methods might appear to work from the outside. The truth is that when we try to push others to “conform” to the systems, missions, and perspectives that don’t work for them we dim their light. A light that is critical needed to produce the incredible brightness that an entire team or community can shine with.
When the “traditional ways” don’t work
This is what sets me apart from others in the coaching and leadership development world. I stopped walking the traditional paths. I started a business in highschool, failed at it, and went on to start many more. Learning that the “coaching” and “systems” that were working for other successful business owners didn’t work for me.
I’m the perfect example of why traditional leadership and traditional coaching doesn’t work for everyone. I went to college 5 times, for 5 different majors. I self published my book, and found the ways to work in the corporate world. I supported teams of people and broke the traditional ideas of what a corporate leader “should” be like.
Since I figured out how to thrive, and found what worked for me, I’ve continued to work toward helping others figure out what works best for them too. There isn’t a one size fits all approach. It’s why you won’t find information on my “Fail proof systems.” Because there isn’t such a thing. Failure is a gift and if we believe, and keep trying no matter what, we will find a way.
How to work with Stephanie Kunkel
If you’re interested in working with me, book an initial consultation call. These are always free. During this call I’ll seek to understand your challenges, as well as what approaches are working (or not) for you. We’ll uncover if I can help. And if I can’t, I’ll refer you to the network of other perspective shifters that I work with.
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Book a Consultation Call
During this call I’ll seek to understand your challenges, as well as what approaches are working (or not) for you. We’ll uncover if I can help and if I can’t, I’ll refer you to the network of other perspective shifter that could be a better fit.
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Meeting you where you are
As we figure out what approaches have worked for you, and what’s not working, I will provide you a plan of action to start from. With my library of tools and resources, we’ll find a path to working together that makes sense for you right now.
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Create The Right Roadmap
There is never a one size fits all. Many frameworks can help you find success. Once we get really clear on the starting point and the destination, we’ll create the road map that works for you with clear action steps. Then I’ll hold you accountable.
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Acheive Continued Success
There are plenty of things that come up in life that can create challenges and detours along our way. I work with clients on an ongoing basis to ensure that we are able to make adjustments to the path to success.
Ways to work with Stephanie Kunkel for Free
You don’t have to spend a fortune
If you’re interested in working with me, click to book an initial consultation call – these are always free.
In the meantime, download my free thrive guide. It will give you a great starting point to unlocking your purpose, finding clarity, and gaining confidence toward building a life where work, passion, freedom, and fulfillment are harmonious, not at odds.
Sending you love until next time.
-Stephanie Kunkel
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