Hi, I'm DR. CHRISTINA PATE
I Guide People and Organizations Through Transformation
For over two decades, I’ve worked at the intersection of psychology, leadership, and systems change—helping individuals and organizations transform from within. True change doesn’t start with strategies alone; it begins with awareness, mindset, and aligned action.
Whether you're looking to move from stress to resilience, burnout to balance, or uncertainty to confidence, I’m here to help you navigate through their complexities.
If you are ready to create sustainable success—for yourself, your team, or your organization—I’d love to help you get there.
WORK WITH ME →My Background & Experience
My work is grounded in both research and real-world application, blending academic expertise with hands-on personal and professional development.
- Doctorate in Psychology – Specialized in human and organizational development, learning, and wellbeing and resilience.
- Clinical Postdoctoral Resident and Postdoctoral Research Fellow – University of Missouri & The Johns Hopkins School of Public HealthÂ
- Affiliate Researcher – The Johns Hopkins Systems Institute (School of Engineering)
- Former Faculty – The Johns Hopkins University, University of Missouri, California State University, and University of Maryland
I have served as a consultant, coach, facilitator, and strategist, helping individuals and teams bridge the gap between knowledge and action—turning insights into real, sustainable transformation.
How I Help Individuals & Organizations
For Individuals
- Personal Coaching – Supporting high-achievers in managing stress, creating healthy boundaries, shifting mindset patterns, establishing healthy habits, and building resilience.
- Digital Courses – Self-guided learning to help individuals regulate stress, improve relationships, shift mindsets, build healthy habits, and create meaningful change.
For Leaders & Organizations
- Leadership Coaching – Helping professionals lead with purpose, clarity, confidence, and adaptability.
- Organizational Consulting – Building stronger collaborative teams, navigating change, improving culture, and fostering resilience in organizations.
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Workshop Design & Facilitation – Research-backed workshops that engage teams and drive meaningful change.
My Approach
What makes my work different?
What I offer isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution—it’s a deeply personal, research-backed process rooted in both science and real-life experience. Here's what makes my approach different:
- Rooted in Research – My work blends psychology, neuroscience, systems science, and human-centered leadership practices.
- Actionable & Practical – This isn’t just theory—it’s real strategies you can apply immediately.
- Personalized & Holistic – I help you integrate personal and professional growth in a way that makes sense for you.
- Human-Centered & Sustainable – Growth should feel aligned, not prescribed. We focus on long-term transformation, not quick fixes.
"Christina’s leadership coaching helped me shift my mindset and navigate high-pressure situations with more confidence and clarity. I now approach my team and my work with a whole new level of awareness."
Sarah M., Senior Executive
"Before working with Christina, I was completely burned out. Now, I feel more in control of my time, energy, and leadership. Her insights are truly transformative."
Jason R., Entrepreneur
Why My Work Matters
Over the years, I have seen too many professionals burn out, disengage, or struggle with uncertainty—not because they lack ambition, but because they lack the right tools to navigate stress, complexity, and transformation. That’s why I do this work—to help individuals and organizations:
Bridge Personal & Professional Growth
Because transformation starts with self-awareness.
Create Sustainable Change
Using strategies that work in real life, not just in theory.
Foster Well-Being & Resilience
Because success shouldn’t come at the cost of physical or mental health.
