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As an academy trained career coach and consultant, I offer services to a variety of professionals, with a niche for the cruise and hospitality industry. While I cater to a large male demographic, I welcome all genders.
I work with a very international client base, where societal and cultural expectations leave men feeling pressured to provide, often at the sacrifice of fulfillment or time. Two jobs, excessive overtime and a desire to provide their families with more than just necessities leads to burnout. Often, this is where working abroad on cruise ships becomes a lucrative goal, and I excel at developing people for such opportunities.
My background includes six years of cruise ship management, 12 years in executive leadership with Fairmont and Hilton hotels, HR experience, and presently I recruit crew for the cruise lines.
Professional services include a wide variety of group career coaching programs, workshops, professional resume writing, one on one sessions, ikigai coaching, and mentorship.

For over 20 years, I built a stable career in Accounting - responsible, strategic, secure. On paper, everything worked.
I met deadlines.
I showed up.
I handled things.
Behind the scenes, I was over-functioning. Saying yes when I meant no. Ignoring stress signals (hello constant eye twitch, we meet again!). I was resenting how much I carried both at work and at home.
From the outside, I looked capable. Inside, I felt stuck. Tired. Afraid to want something different. I had followed what others expected of me.
You're achieving, or dependable, or the one that everyone counts on. You may love parts of your life - and still feel like something is missing somewhere else. You don't hate everything. You just don't feel completely aligned anymore. Maybe that younger version of you wanted what you have now, but now that you have it, it doesn't resonate anymore with you how it did back then.
That's where I come in. My Coaching blends strategic structure with depth. We don't burn it all down. We identify what's no longer serving you, define what actually matters, and build a blueprint forward - one that fits your values, responsibilities, and your vision.
This 90-minute Deep Dive gives you the clarity you've been trying to think your way into for months.
This session is for you if:
A focused 90-minute session designed to untangle what feels overwhelming. We identify what's draining you, what you actually want, and the first aligned step forward.
You'll leave with:
This is not about quitting your job tomorrow. It's about understanding what's actually happening beneath the surface.

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!
We will get back to you within 24 hours.
While both life coaches and therapists help individuals improve their lives, therapists typically focus on addressing mental health issues and past traumas, while life coaches focus on helping individuals achieve their goals and improve their overall well-being. It is forward facing, and is best fitted to people who have already recovered with therapy, or are in a stable frame of mind. At times, it can coincide with therapy treatments. Our chemistrycalls will help you to determine if life coaching is a fit for you at this time.
Our approach to goal-setting is to help clients identify specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goals. However, we recognize research that shows goal-setting can have negative effects on people if they are overloaded and not carefully assigned, and monitored. We metaphorically help you "prescribe your own goals", monitor the effects and help to ensure that they are serving a purpose to you.
Confidentiality is of utmost importance at our coaching practice. We adhere to the International Coach Federation's (ICF) Code of Ethics, which includes strict guidelines for maintaining client confidentiality. The only exception to this is in the event of a court ordered circumstance or if our coaches have reason to believe that a client is a danger to themselves or others.
Life coaching is an unlicensed field, and unlike other psychiatric or medical professions, coaches cannot issue medication.
Our coaches are professionally trained at Canada Coach Academy.
During the first call, our coaches will determine your desired outcome and recommend a number of sessions. When multiple sessions are prebooked and prepaid, our coaches will offer a discount. They may also make some exceptions or offer promotional rates when clients have proof of financial hardship. Discounts are not guaranteed until a coach has extended one. Members will always have the option of discounted options to choose from.
During Virtual Sessions, we ask that your camera is on to ensure that no one else is present. This is to ensure coach and client confidentiality and to enhance the connection. We do offer relationship and group coaching. However, some people prefer to have their camera off and so long as you are abiding by the waiver and confidentiality agreements, you may choose to have your camera off.
Career coach and consultant , Krista, also works for an agency called Cast-a-way Cruise and Resort Hiring Agency. She does not offer recruitment through Next Level You Life Coaching. Krista offers professional services that recruitment does not include, for aspiring and active cruise industry crew. Services include coaching, consulting and resume writing. Krista complies with Maritime Labor Convention Laws 2006, which prohibits fees for interviews, and job placement. Coaching clients may go on to apply for a role via Cast-a-way Cruise and Resort Hiring Agency and Krista will end the coaching /client relationship where necessary. Krista maintains confidentiality of her clients during and after sessions with Next Level You Life Coaching.
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