By: Sarah Johnson

Entrepreneurs often find themselves working tirelessly yet still feeling unfulfilled. Despite their talent and drive, many face unseen barriers that can prevent them from achieving their full potential. Kris Driskill, an internationally recognized transformation coach and certified business strategist, is on a mission to help address these challenges. Residing in Northern California, she serves clients worldwide through her coaching programs.

Through her company, Gilded Within LLC, Driskill offers a suite of programs designed to help entrepreneurs, creators, and service providers work toward overcoming self-sabotage, realign with their purpose, and build thriving businesses with greater ease, fun, and flow.

Her journey from international opera singer to award-winning transformation coach and business consultant has shaped her distinctive approach to success. She is also certified in business coaching and money mindset coaching, serves as a Gene Keys Guide, and holds a Certification in Social Emotional Arts from UCLArts & Healing, part of UCLA’s Department of Integrative Medicine.

She combines her knowledge of performance psychology, neuroscience, and business strategy to empower entrepreneurs and business owners to develop the kind of mindset that can help them navigate challenges and work toward sustainable growth.

“I believe success starts from within,” says Driskill. “Many talented entrepreneurs may make things harder than they need to be. They often think external circumstances are the problem when, in reality, the biggest obstacle can often be self-sabotage.”

Driskill bridges the gap between intuition, science, and strategy as her coaching integrates the science-backed research of Positive Intelligence® with a holistic approach to personal and professional development. Her signature Conscious Reality Method™ helps clients identify and shift limiting beliefs that may prevent them from reaching their goals.

One of the potential barriers to success is self-sabotage, a challenge Driskill helps her clients work to overcome through awareness, mind training, and strategic action. Her light-hearted approach introduces clients to Gilded Within’s Saboteur Archetypes, including M.A.R.T.Y. (Makes Awful Remarks To You), her Inner Judge, and the other nine accomplice saboteurs, which help individuals recognize their self-sabotaging tendencies. By learning to identify these patterns and retraining their minds, clients can often redirect their thoughts, take intentional action, and create meaningful change.

“It all comes down to our internal dialogue about ourselves, others, and circumstances, and what we believe about our own potential,” says Driskill. “When we shift our attentional focus, many things can change.”

Driskill emphasizes that self-command of the mind is often foundational for success, typically outweighing strategy alone. Many entrepreneurs focus solely on tactical business moves, only to find themselves burnt out and frustrated when their efforts don’t yield the hoped-for results.

“Hard work doesn’t always lead to success,” Driskill explains. “Success isn’t necessarily about doing more; it’s about doing the right work at the right pace with the right frame of mind.”

She encourages entrepreneurs to rethink outdated and conditioned definitions of success. Rather than measuring success solely by external markers such as revenue or social proof, Driskill teaches that true success often begins with alignment, clarity, and a strong internal foundation.

Through Gilded Within, Driskill offers coaching programs that cater to online entrepreneurs, creators, and service providers at various stages of their journey. Her programs blend authenticity coaching, strategic consulting, and practical business solutions that can open the door to transformative results.

Gilded Within Individualized Programs Include

PQ® Self Command – Work toward harnessing mental fitness to reduce self-sabotage and boost productivity.

• 90-Day Power Play – A focused, strategic coaching program to gain clarity and momentum.
• Let’s Get Biz-zy – Foundational coaching for entrepreneurs seeking to refine or launch their businesses.
• Build Your Brand™ Branding Archetypes Program – Align personal branding with authentic business identity.
• Money Mindset Breakthrough – Transform financial beliefs and develop a wealth-building persona.

Gilded Within Group Programs Include

Success in Mind (Launching 2025) – A community-driven hybrid coaching program centered on authenticity and self-command mastery.

PQ® Circle – An intimate collective approach to mental fitness and business growth.

These programs are designed not only to provide practical business guidance but also to help entrepreneurs develop the right foundation to support long-term success.

Part of Driskill’s strategy for entrepreneurial success centers on three key daily practices. One, establish an intentional morning routine to prime the mind for success. Next, prioritize the conscious directing of one’s energy and essentialism over sheer effort. Last, maintain clear boundaries between personal well-being and business achievement to promote well-being and help prevent burnout. An entrepreneur’s success often depends on having the space to think, recharge, and have a life outside of their work without feeling guilty about taking time for themselves.

Gilded Within is a reminder that success isn’t just about business strategies—it’s about the internal shifts that can make external success possible. Kris’s mission is to help entrepreneurs move beyond the hustle, step into their power, and operate their businesses in a way they truly love.

“You are far too smart and talented to feel like things are this hard,” says Driskill. “Once you stop getting in your own way, many opportunities can open up.”

For more information about Kris Driskill and her transformational coaching programs, visit www.krisdriskill.com or connect with her on LinkedIn.

Published by Jeremy S.