The Clearest Voice in the Room

"I have known Kristine for more than two decades, as a colleague, a teammate, and a friend, and the voice you'll encounter on these pages is the same one I've watched shape rooms, teams, and entire organizations. Kristine has an extraordinary ability to help women find the words they've been searching for, and The Clearest Voice in the Room captures that gift on every page. Every executive who wants a stronger, more values-driven organization should read it, and put copies in the hands of the women they are lucky enough to lead."

Kristie Juster
President and CEO, Conair

"Insecurity doesn't wait for a bad day. It often shows up the moment we start to communicate. It's why Kristine's book is such a helpful resource. For years now, she has helped leaders speak with clarity and confidence while staying true to who they are and what they believe.

Years of coaching communicators taught me one thing — the right coach at the right moment changes everything. Kristine is that kind of coach."

Jeff Henderson
Author of What to Do Next

"Kristine has a unique way of expanding what leaders, especially women leaders, believe is possible. I've seen the confidence and clarity she brings into organizations and the impact it has on teams and culture. The Clearest Voice in the Room captures that same inspiration and practicality. It's a powerful reminder that when women lead with their voices, organizations benefit."

Tony Hair
CEO, Bradshaw Home

"I worked with Kristine for much of my career, and her voice, and the voices of many other strong women leaders, shaped the leader I am today. The Clearest Voice in the Room is an essential tool, not just for women navigating corporate environments, but for leaders trying to break the thinking in rooms where everyone has historically looked and thought the same. Kristine shows that in environments steeped in tradition, a woman using her voice doesn't just change meetings; she can change cultures. This book is a reminder that leadership is better when more voices are heard. I've seen firsthand the impact of women who speak with clarity and conviction. This book captures the challenge of breaking through the status quo and the undeniable clarity that follows when you finally do."

Dave Lew
Chief Marketing Officer, American Cancer Society

"I've seen so many women doubt whether their voice belongs in the room. The Clearest Voice in the Room meets them right there. Kristine names what women are feeling at work and gives them the language, and the courage, to act on it. This isn't about being louder. It's about being clearer and more confident and trusting yourself. Every woman who knows she has more to say should read this book."

Jess Ekstrom,
Founder, Mic Drop Workshop, TEDx and Forbes top-rated speaker

"I spend my life inside organizations watching what happens when people feel seen, heard, and valued... and when they don't. The Clearest Voice in the Room is exactly the kind of book workplaces need right now. Kristine understands that speaking up isn't about confidence alone—it's about culture, clarity, and courage. This book gives women permission to use their voice and gives organizations a roadmap for why that matters. Kristine doesn't just teach voice—she models it. Reading this book feels like being coached by someone who has actually lived in the rooms she's writing about. If work is going to be better, it has to be better for everyone, and this book helps make that possible."

Lindsay Boccardo
Keynote speaker and leadership trainer

"In my meetings, I keep a stuffed moose on the table as a reminder to say the thing everyone is thinking but no one has said yet. That kind of courage doesn't come from being the loudest voice in the room; it comes from being the clearest—and that is exactly what The Clearest Voice in the Room teaches so powerfully.

Kristine has an extraordinary gift for helping others find the courage to speak with truth and intention. Our work together has been equal parts rigorous, reflective, and joyful—and that same spirit lives on every page of The Clearest Voice in the Room. This book gives women the language and confidence to put their own moose on the table, every single day. I believe there are souls in our lives who are meant to ride along, and what a fun—and impactful—ride it has been."

Delphine Francois
President, Beauty Division, Conair and BaBylissPRO

"In branding, I've spent my career helping leaders and organizations find the words that truly sound like them—and almost no one starts out with that level of clarity. Kristine is the exception. Having partnered with her on multiple rebrands, I can say with confidence that the voice you hear on these pages is her real voice—and it's powerful.

As a founder, I work with leaders at every stage of growth, and the ones who truly cut through are always the ones who know exactly what they stand for and say it out loud. That's the heart of what Kristine teaches in this book. The Clearest Voice in the Room is equal parts practical playbook and permission slip, and it gives women the tools to do what I've watched Kristine do at the highest levels: lead, decide, and communicate with unmistakable clarity. I'll be recommending it to every woman in my network who's ready to stop shrinking her voice and start using it."

Kate Wadia
Founder, Mrs&Mr; Inc. Female Founders 500 honoree

"After years of advising executives and developing leaders, I've learned that capability is rarely the issue. Voice is. Too many women enter important rooms overprepared but under-voiced—editing themselves in real time. Kristine gives language to that tension and provides a practical path forward. The Clearest Voice in the Room is a timely resource for women ready to lead with greater conviction."

Jackie Parker
Former Chief Talent & Diversity Officer, Global Payments; Founder, The Assignment Room™

"Kristine has a rare ability to translate complex thoughts into clear, compelling communication, and this book brings that same insight to every page. It's practical, direct, and immediately applicable in real work environments. This is a must-read for anyone who wants to show up with more clarity and influence. In fact, I believe it's a book you'll read more than once!"

Heather Hall
Founder, Three Oaks Media; keynote speaker and cancer/wellness advocate

"I spent much of the last decade of my career teaching and mentoring future women leaders. In our WomenLead program, we emphasized “being at the table.” Kristine is the rare scholar-practitioner who provides the explicit tools to make that possible. In The Clearest Voice in the Room, she names something I've watched hold brilliant women back for decades — the Voice-Values Gap™ — and then hands them a practical framework to close it. This book belongs on the desk of every woman navigating a corporate room, and in the curriculum of every program serious about developing the next generation of women leaders."

Dr. Pam Scholder Ellen
Associate Professor of Marketing Emeritus and Associate Director, WomenLead Program, Georgia State University (retired)