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Career Coaching & Maritime Support With Krista
Life Coaching with Laura

I partner with recruitment agencies and workforce organizations to support cruise ship crew through career transitions, cultural competency, and mental readiness.
My work includes individual coaching for current and aspiring crew members, group programs for crew readiness and progression, and cultural competency training delivered to corporate teams beyond the maritime space.

I support individuals navigating burnout, major life transitions, and the process of returning to the workforce with clarity and confidence.
My work includes one‑to‑one coaching and small group support focused on rebuilding capacity, direction, and momentum after disruption or extended time away from work.
Maybe you’re standing at the edge of a career transition — or maybe life just feels heavier than it should.
Next Level You offers two distinct coaching paths, depending on where you are and what kind of support you need right now.
Krista specializes in career coaching and maritime transition support. She works with mariners, seafarers, and recruitment agencies to prepare individuals for the realities of ship life — and to support career clarity before, during, or after life at sea.
This work is practical, grounded, and experience‑led.
Laura supports people who feel burnt out, overwhelmed, or stuck — even when life looks “fine” on the outside. Her coaching focuses on clarity, balance, and reconnecting with yourself so you can move forward with intention.
This is compassionate, non‑directive life coaching — not fixing, pushing, or pressure.

•Two coaches. Two specializations. One shared commitment to clarity.
•You work with one coach at a time, based on your needs.
•Coaching is confidential, grounded, and tailored — not one‑size‑fits‑all.
You just need the right kind of support for where you are right now.
Start with Clarity
The 90‑Minute NEXT Session
This is for you if you feel off, overwhelmed, or stuck — but can’t quite name why yet.
In this focused session, we’ll:
•Identify what’s actually draining your energy
•Clarify what you’re outgrowing (without blowing everything up)
•Define one aligned next step that feels safe and intentional
You’ll leave with:
•Clear perspective
•A grounded action plan
•Confidence in your direction
This is not about quitting your job tomorrow.
It’s about understanding what’s happening beneath the surface — so your next move is intentional, not reactive.
Map Your Next Chapter
This is for you if:
•You don’t hate working
•You just don’t want to keep doing it this way
Together, we:
•Clarify your strengths and values
•Define what “aligned” actually means for you
•Build a strategic transition plan that respects your responsibilities
No sudden pivots.
No reckless leaps.
Just intentional movement toward work that fits who you are now.
12 Weeks to Real Alignment
This is for the person who knows it’s time.
Time to stop over‑functioning.
Time to stop shrinking.
Time to stop living on autopilot.
We align:
•What you’re good at
•What energizes you
•What the world genuinely needs
•What supports your life financially and sustainably
This is identity‑level work.
Strategic. Grounded. Transformational.

Working with Krista has been transformative for my professional development. During our sessions, she created a safe space that allowed me to explore my resistance to self-promotion and helped me recognize my true value. What impressed me most was her ability to guide me through a process where I discovered solutions on my own rather than simply giving advice. Through her skillful questioning and strategic approach, she helped me shift from feeling uncomfortable about promoting my coaching business to being genuinely excited about reaching out for testimonials. Kristahas a gift for identifying emotional patterns and creating breakthrough moments - in just one session, she completely transformed my perspective. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a coach who can blend emotional intelligence with practical strategies for professional growth. ~ Alex Lee
Coaching with Laura has been truly transformative—like turning on a light in a dim room. It’s brought clarity to what matters most and helped me grow in both my relationships and career. Each session feels like a safe harbor, where I can lay down my thoughts without judgment. I often arrive feeling tangled or lost in the fog, and leave with a lighter heart, clear direction, and renewed energy. Laura’s presence is like a steady compass—quietly powerful and deeply reassuring.
I've worked with Krista Thomas for couple of years onboard and she was my supervisor at that time and one of my favorite for sure. I strongly recommend to have Krista as coach. She is a top class in all way. Wonderful friend and person as well!
This work is not built on theory or ideal outcomes.
It is shaped by years of experience inside real organizations, real leadership roles, and real career transitions—where decisions have consequences and stability matters.
We work with people who carry responsibility, provide for others, and cannot afford to get their next move wrong. That perspective informs everything we d
Alongside coaching, our work is informed by over a decade of experience in leadership, recruitment, and talent development across hospitality, cruise, and corporate environments.
We have worked onboard ships, inside organizations, and alongside hiring managers—seeing firsthand what happens when capable people stay misaligned for too long, or when changes are made without enough clarity or support.
That real‑world exposure shapes how we guide clients:
•decisions are evaluated realistically
•timing is considered carefully
•safety is never treated as optional
In addition to coaching, we actively work in recruitment and placement within the cruise and hospitality industries.
This does not mean every client is steered toward those paths.
It means that when career transitions are explored, the guidance is informed by:
•what hiring managers actually look for
•how recruitment decisions are made
•which pathways are viable versus risky
•where people commonly get stuck when navigating change alone
For some clients, this insight becomes part of their transition.
For others, it simply ensures their clarity is grounded, informed, and practical—even if they never pursue those industries.
Many coaches help people identify what they want.
Fewer understand how organizational systems, hiring realities, and career mechanics actually work.
Our role is to bridge that gap.
We help clients align internally and understand how that alignment translates into real‑world decisions, constraints, and opportunities—without rushing, pressuring, or oversimplating the process.
Recruitment access is never used as leverage, pressure, or incentive.
It is applied thoughtfully, ethically, and only when aligned with a client’s goals, readiness, and best interests.
This work is not about pushing people toward change.
It is about supporting the right change, at the right time, in a way that is sustainable.
Alignment without safety creates anxiety.
Safety without alignment creates stagnation.
This work honors both.
Clients are not asked to leap or reinvent themselves.
They are supported to move forward with clarity, context, and care.
You don’t need to know exactly what you want yet.
You just need a place to start — and the right support to guide you forward
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