Meet Kristen Boldt, Communication Coach and Trainer at Harmony Works
Please tell us about your background.
I am a Des Moines native. I graduated from Roosevelt and headed to Vanderbilt University in TN for undergrad in Communication. After coming home to work for the family business for a couple years I went to law school at Drake.
Please tell us about your business.
When cancer took me out of commission for 2023 I had a lot of time to think about what the impact I wanted to make in the world. It wasn't the law. I wanted to use my skills proactively; to help people communicate and collaborate differently so they rebuild connections and heal our communities. That is why Harmony Works was created. I individual coaching, team coaching, and conscious governance tools to help people show up and work together differently. We all do better when we all do better.
What do you enjoy most about what you do?
I am a systems thinker, and I have a theory that systems are either built one of two views, that people are a problem to be contained or a promise to be fulfilled. I deeply believe that we are all a promise. What I love about my work is helping people learn new skills and ways of communicating and connecting so that our promise, as individuals and collectively, comes to fruition. It is really cool to see that shift!
Why did you join NAWBO Iowa and what do you appreciate about it?
I joined NAWBO more than 10 years ago when I was starting my first practice. What struck me the most was how welcoming and supportive everyone was. The women I met were genuinely curious about my business and were eager to share their lessons to help me succeed. There is no place like NAWBO.
What are you most looking forward to in 2025 and beyond?
I have been toying with an idea for a book since 2023. Having life turned upside down taught me a lot and I would like to share what I learned to hopefully help others.
What does NAWBO mean to you?
NAWBO is about connection and shared support. The women in this group are absolutely phenomenal and it is so much fun to work with women who know how to get things done.
