Today we’d like to introduce you to Stacy Crawford.
Stacy, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
A family crisis became the turning point that inspired me to leave my 25+ year career in education to move into Klear Water Coaching & Wellness full-time. What began as a personal calling has evolved into work I’m deeply honored to do in supporting individuals and teams in cultivating clarity, connection, and resilience through coaching and facilitation. I’m passionate about connecting with people worldwide to help them drive sustainable, long-term growth and change in themselves and in organizations.
Over the past two years, my work has evolved in powerful and unexpected ways, leading to the creation of proprietary tools and programs that bring my coaching philosophy to life.
I’ve recently released into the world the Fearlessly Aligned Pathway coaching package and the Fearlessly Aligned Leader workshops, guiding individuals to step more deeply into their inner knowing, grow confidence, and move from fear to courageous, values-driven action.
Together, these offerings represent the heart of my mission: to help people and teams find clarity, courage, and alignment in how they live, lead, and work.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
As an entrepreneur, there are always bumps and struggles along the way. I have found that it takes a great deal of trial and error to learn what my strengths and abilities are. For example, do I hire someone to dial in the SEO (search engine optimization) or do I slog through the learning and the process myself?
Probably one of my biggest lessons along the way is that I am more effective when I determine what is in scope and out of scope. Staying focused on the top three things I can do to advance my business is more valuable than the top 20 things, which tends to lead to a sense of overwhelm.
Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
I work with individuals and organizations to build clarity, resilience, and stronger human connections at work. My work includes team facilitation, executive and one-on-one coaching, and supports effective communication, change, and strengths-based leadership development. Clients report deeper trust, stronger engagement, and clearer communication grounded in mutual respect for one another’s strengths. When teams are strong, productivity rises, and organizations see improved business outcomes.
My transformational coaching, called the Fearlessly Aligned Pathway, begins with what is right about people. It supports the development of self-trust, confidence, and self-regulation tools that help individuals access their intuition, inner wisdom, and move forward with clarity.
Individuals often choose to work with me for my deep expertise in the science and practical application of mind–body tools. These evidence-informed practices support lasting improvements in health, well-being, and leadership effectiveness.
Where do you see things going in the next 5-10 years?
The coaching industry continues to grow as individuals and organizations seek deeper clarity, resilience, and human connection. While AI is a powerful and productive tool, it cannot replace the nuanced, relational work required to recognize and respond to complex human experiences.
As the industry evolves, the greatest demand is for coaching that offers presence, attunement, and meaningful human connection because growth, leadership, and well-being are ultimately shaped in relationship.
The CliftonStrengths® assessment, which serves as a foundation in all of my work, is used by approximately 70 percent of Fortune 500 companies and by more than 35 million people worldwide. Its continued adoption reflects a clear shift toward evidence-based, strengths-driven approaches that produce measurable outcomes in performance, engagement, and retention. The momentum behind strengths-based leadership is accelerating across industries.
At the same time, the definition of effective leadership is changing. The leaders organizations need now and in the future are those who lead with emotional intelligence, communicate with clarity, and demonstrate empathy. These human-centered capabilities are no longer optional; they are essential for navigating complexity, change, and sustained success. Organizations are responding by investing more intentionally in team development, leadership training, and individual coaching, recognizing these efforts as critical drivers of performance, engagement, and long-term success.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://klearwatercoaching.com/
- Instagram: klear_water
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacycrawford-klearwater/
