Our Services
Elite Executive Coaching
CEO Coaching
Entrepreneur Coaching
C-Suite Coaching
Coaching for Private Equity Teams
Crisis Management Coaching
Coaching for Mergers & Acquisitions
Mergers & Acquisitions Executive Transition
Cultural Due Diligence Assessments
Speaking
Executive Training
Group Coaching
A Private Experience,
By Design
We don’t publish our full methodology. And we don’t work with just anyone.
This level of coaching isn’t something you browse—it’s something you commit to. That’s why our top-tier offerings are by invitation or application only.
Want to know if Black Label Coaching is the right fit?
The first step isn’t reading about it—it’s experiencing it.
Concierge Coaching (Ultra-Exclusive, High-Stakes Advisory)
Elite partnership for transformative moments
Drawing from experience supporting over 500 CEOs through critical transitions, we provide unparalleled strategic partnership for leaders navigating profound change.
For leaders who demand direct, high-level access for critical decisions, executive presence, and strategic growth.
12-months of strategic support – by invitation only.
Thinking partnership (Year-Long Strategic Evolution)
A strategic alliance for sustainable transformation of ambitious executives seeking a dedicated thought partner for sustained growth.
- For executives seeking a true thought partner to challenge their thinking, refine leadership, and drive real impact.
12-month journey of leadership transformation.
Team Integration (High-Performance Leadership Alignment)
Catalyst for seamless transitions in organizations aiming to solidify team cohesion, trust, and alignment.
- For executives stepping into new teams or evolving their leadership roles. Focused on trust-building, influence, and role clarity for high-performance impact.
- For organizations navigating mergers, acquisitions, or leadership changes. Turn potential friction points into foundations for success.
6-month minimum engagement.
ABOUT THE FOUNDER
Kristin Darga, the visionary force behind Black Label Coaching, is redefining executive coaching for high-stakes leaders navigating transitions and transformations. As a sought-after keynote speaker, award-winning author, and expert in executive performance and crisis management, Kristin has guided CEOs and executive teams through pivotal growth and change at every stage of their journey.
A specialist in M&A executive coaching, Kristin is instrumental in ensuring culture alignment during due diligence and post-acquisition integration. Her expertise helps CEOs and leadership teams assess fit, minimize disruption, and drive successful mergers with precision and confidence.
Kristin is also the founder and author of Impact Founder: Inspirational Stories of Entrepreneurs Who Risk Everything for What They Believe In, where she shares powerful stories of founders’ resilience and the entrepreneurial journey. Her thought leadership extends to co-authoring the white paper Depression Among Entrepreneurs: A Scoping Review, which explores the mental health challenges faced by founders and business leaders. This work has sparked critical conversations around the intersection of mental health and leadership, influencing how executives and entrepreneurs approach well-being in high-pressure roles.
With a rich background as a six-time founder, Kristin brings first-hand entrepreneurial experience to her clients, combining her roles as a management consultant, journalist, and marketing expert to offer unparalleled insight. She has supported over 500 CEOs from diverse sectors—spanning A-list actors, SaaS founders, Microsoft Dynamics executives, and global leaders at Visa. Her clients range from health food companies to brick-and-mortar businesses, musician entrepreneurs, and visionary leaders committed to shaping the future.
A recognized trailblazer in Mental Health and Entrepreneurship, Kristin’s work is deeply informed by her studies with top health experts, including Dr. Deepak Chopra, Dr. Andrew Weil, Dr. David Katz, and Dr. Walter Willett. Along with her Landmark Worldwide training and CCAR Peer Addiction Recovery certification, Kristin’s approach uniquely blends personal growth with high-performance leadership.
Through Black Label Coaching, she empowers bold leaders to navigate rapid growth, crisis, or acquisition, turning transition into transformation while embedding the principles of integrity, culture, and strategic leadership at every step.