Krista Donargo

Strategic Growth Advisor

Krista Donargo is a corporate communications coach and leadership development specialist known for helping executives and teams elevate their presence, influence, and impact. Drawing on a unique blend of behavioral science, psychoanalysis, and performance training, Krista equips leaders to communicate with confidence, handle difficult conversations with composure, and inspire alignment through times of change.

Her professional focus includes:

• Public speaking & dynamic presence

• Team engagement & motivation

• Leadership mindset through challenging times

• Navigating difficult employee conversations

• Intra-office communication & culture building

• Onboarding and inspiring new team members

Krista holds a master’s degree from the New York Graduate School for Modern Psychoanalysis and studied human behavior and communication at New York University. Before entering the corporate coaching world, she built a private practice dedicated to human optimization through neurobiology and performance psychology.

Originally from New York City, Krista’s early career in modeling and acting ignited her lifelong fascination with self-expression and the power of presence—insights she now channels into helping leaders connect, communicate, and lead with authenticity.