about / Work together
My name is Kerri Van Kirk. I work with leaders of many kinds—from politicians running for national office (on platforms of progressive change and common sense reform)—
to therapists, somatic practitioners and coaches building both their practice and their lives in alignment: mission-driven while actualizing their deepest yearnings for personal expression & fulfillment (through writing, thought leadership, lifestyle, self-trust)—
to novelists, solo performers and writers committed to seeing a major project to completion and in doing so, stretch into the most wild / beautiful / strange / smart / impactful version of themselves they can be.
I merge the practical & strategic, with the emotional, spiritual, and creative, weaving these perspectives into a coaching experience that is as comfortable in the realms of deep healing as it is in the strategy to win an election (and the more devoted & disciplined version of yourself you will need to become to do so, Or finish your book, share your most important work, make the tough, yet aligned decisions that lead to your deepest fulfillment and abundance.)
Personal Bio / Background:
-I live in coastal Maine after 12 years in NYC. Born and raised in North Carolina.
-I went to school at NYU and got a BFA in Drama. I wanted to be a theater director in an NYC that no longer exists.
-Once I got to NYC I started writing my own original music and performing in Washington Square Park, bars on the Lower East Side, the G-train platform, in Red Hook and Bushwick.
-I thought I would be a performing musician full-time and then faced a personal healing crisis at 22. Being unable to sing or often speak without pain, I was forced to put aside my music career and was graced with a pathway into alternative healing methods and the deep energy and psychology underneath our biggest personal challenges.
-To make ends meet, I became a barista and virtual assistant for online coaches, then copywriter, group facilitator, email campaign manager. I ghostwrote books, produced podcasts, did commercial voiceover work, and became a coach and confidant for all my clients.
-I led women’s creativity groups, studied Human Design and developed a methodology for identifying and working through core liming patterns in my clients that hold them back from their goals.
-My path was more spiritual than expected, as I learned of a whole world of soul led purpose, ancestral healing, connection to self and allowing oneself to be lived by the innate intelligence that exists in all of us, developing the awareness to understand what decisions to make and how to devote ourselves to our own growth and expansion.
-I realized that I wanted to work with politicians alongside my creative and business coaching clients, and got the perfect opportunity to do so in early 2025.
-Now, alongside my leadership coaching, I am building The Most Beautiful Group - a solution group for the democratic party that identifies and works through the 3 core limiting patterns that Democrats most easily get stuck in. (Helping individuals and organizations work through repetitive limiting patterns is one of my specialties, to speak about this in particular, email me.)
On the artistic front, I have performed several solo shows of my own, both song-based and storytelling/poetry. I sometimes lead local events in midcoast Maine and (to my surprise as much as anyone) may be adding golf to my usual kayaking, pilates, weightlifting repertoire. As per the photos below, I do indeed dance on the rocky coast at times, in my unconventional wedding dress, no less!
Some of the things I've healed?
- Multiple eating disorders and body dysmorphia
- Fear of being unlovable/that I would never find my partner
- Letting go of a misaligned career ambition to discover my true soul path and calling
- Trauma from a sexual assault
- Under-earning & scarcity with money
- Misaligned partnerships in work & career
- Patterns of burnout, overthinking & chronic stress
- Being unable to sing or speak without pain
- Panic attacks, extreme emotions, hopelessness & thoughts of suicide/wanting to die
- Fear & disgust around motherhood/the idea of motherhood & pregnancy
- Issues with relating to my parents, accepting their choices and forgiving the past
As you can see, my work is less about taking you through a step by step path and instead becoming an attuned support system in your life & work. I'm a coach and a confidant, a writer and editor, a teacher and advisor. A facilitator of healing and a truth-teller that keeps you honest. Whether that's in naming what you REALLY want, telling you when you're lying to yourself or not fully showing up. (And of course, helping you do the work to transform what's keeping you stuck as a leader, speaker, writer, business owner, visionary.)
Because these are the kinds of relationships I have with my clients, I love having a conversation about what you’re up to before we begin. Email me to schedule a free call.
I prefer long-term relationships, but occasionally offer my services for just a month or a season. Many of my clients come in and out of working together over the course of years or even a decade.
OPTIONS TO WORK TOGETHER (click to book):
2.5 hour intensive
Weekly
Sessions
Weekly Sessions
3 Session package
Ideal for:
- Speechwriting/Creative. From political stumps to solo performance, to keynote speaking, we can do an intensive 2.5 hour work session on the text, storytelling, ideas and delivery.
- Crisis Management/Emotional meets Leadership support. If something BIG is going on, whether in the public eye or in the most private part of your life and psyche, I can be a trusted facilitator for the in-depth conversation, processing work and support helping you find the clarity that you need relatively quickly.
- Other. Open to your ideas. (click for more)
2.5 hours in person (Maine, or when traveling) or on Zoom/Phone with Kerri. Follow up notes and (optional) recording sent after. 20-30 minute prep call included.
Best for political leaders & business owners looking for a trusted advisor and coach.
4x 90-minute sessions in person or on Zoom, held weekly. Leadership coaching, vision, purpose, alignment, meeting challenges with clarity & power. Understanding yourself. Processing work as needed. Energetic insight and all my tools and techniques at your disposal. My eyes on your career / social media / presence / progress on your goals. The kind of accountability that knows the drive has to come from deep within YOU, not just arbitrary date-setting. Discussion on messaging, prepping for talks, press conferences, interviews, social content, etc. Commitment to the most authentic, expressed, in the zone, effective and VITAL version of yourself.
Start with one month and continue if there's alignment.
Best for creatives, writers, and those looking for a specific short-term focus, vs. ongoing work. Coaching, accountability, identifying and shifting 'blocks,' fears, or procrastination toward fulfilling your goals. Understanding yourself through Human Design. Transforming into the creative force you most want to become.
This package is ideally used for a single intention and focus in your career / creative work (or campaign/business).
After that, we can evaluate on a case by case basis if you want to continue with regular sessions, take a break and return in the future or if this was just what you needed to break through.
