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Christina Paul Strategic Planning & Performance Coaching
Christina Paul Strategic Planning & Performance Coaching
I help
team leaders people like you universities cities & towns
design their best possible future
Policy Planning & Private Coaching
With Christina Paul
With Christina Paul

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Hi, I'm Christina.

I am a polymath. The future is complicated, and you need a (feasible) plan for a future you’re (actually) excited about. That’s where I come in. I’m an MIT grad, former Times Square art director, professional horseback rider, consultancy business CEO, and I am dedicated to overseeing transformations ranging from the big (long-range planning for cities and higher ed.) to the small (business coaching). 

As a strategic planner, I work with cities, organizations and institutions to craft and refine vision, mission, goals, and strategies for reaching those goals. Where do you want to be in 20 years, and what do you do on Monday to get there?

My particular expertise is in ensuring comprehensive buy-in for and understanding of each plan, as well as dynamic implementation programs that allow organizations to track day-to-day progress alongside achievement of longer term goals. 

As a business coach, I’m dedicated to supporting clients in professional services, government and higher education find direction and passion in their work, and to lead their teams to bring out their potential.

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Creating Transformations at Every Scale

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Strategic Planning

For Organizations & Urban Spaces

Private Coaching

For career-driven professionals & Teams
Christina’s coaching is a highly valuable resource that I recommend for anyone, regardless of career level or experience. She is an excellent listener and provides a solid platform for setting career-related goals, big and small. Moreover, her coaching style builds confidence and a structured environment to work through complex topics.
— Lindsay F.
Christina’s coaching has provided clarity on my goals, fostered a positive mindset, and encouraged consistent action toward achieving those goals. I’ve noticed a distinct transformation in how I present myself. Through our sessions, I’ve deepened my connection to my inner self and reignited my curiosity, courage, and conviction. I highly recommend coaching!
— Asha S.Principal Consultant
I credit you with the awesome launch of our General Plan Update, and with the amazing trajectory that has followed💫 I consider you not only a trusted advisor but a friend and hope we stay connected both personally and professionally. I can’t express enough how grateful I am to have worked alongside of you and marvel at your diverse and immense talent!
— Peggy Flynn City of Petaluma City Manager
Through coaching, I’ve been able to pause, reflect, and start to develop a toolbox of strategies to use. Christina has a knack for listening, asking deeper follow-up questions, and getting to the heart of the matter. Coaching has been of tremendous value in helping to elevate my situational awareness and communication skills.
— Elinor O.Principal Consultant
Working with Christina has been very helpful to build my confidence in my communications with my managers. I am able to get an outside opinion about the next step in my professional development from an expert in the field. I can share frustrations, failures, and successes without it being part of my formal employee review and relationship with my manager.
— Allison L.
Christina is an excellent coach. She helped me identify many of the things that were holding me back professionally. She is extremely insightful and supportive in helping you improve your performance.
— Olivia G.Senior Consultant
Christina’s attentive listening and personalized approach made for a level of trust where I felt I could speak and examine my feelings freely and identify actionable steps moving forward. I am truly appreciative for her support and highly recommend her to anyone seeking direction and growth in their professional and personal life.
— Fatima A.Principal
Our meetings have been very helpful. I have learned different ways to manage my time and how to navigate various projects. It has been great to talk about different topics, which has allowed me to process and reflect. Thank you for sharing solutions and giving me ideas to work with.
— Laila L.
Christina brought innovative ideas and thoughtful planning skills to the overall project, contributing to both the analytical framework as well as the style of the final document. Her project management skills are superb. I strongly recommend Christina. You will greatly enjoy working with her on projects of any size or scale.
— Ned ThomasCity of Milpitas Community Development Director
Christina served as project manager for our Downtown plan. She demonstrated a great understanding of our issues and visions and always knew what questions to ask of stakeholders to get quality input!
— Lindsay MitchellDirector of Strategic Initiatives, City of Arlington, TX
Christina’s leadership skills, her planning and resource knowledge and her ability to work constructively and collaboratively with others on her team and related teams made her invaluable in our efforts. As a retired Planning Director I appreciate her abilities and would recommend Christina for any complex planning endeavor involving legal constraints, public input and multiple disciplines and staff resources.
— Kevin L. RileyFormer City of Santa Clara Planning Director

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