Kris Cala is the Founder and Chief Solutions Strategist at The Wilderness Compass, a coaching and consulting company helping organizations enhance clarity, well-being, and performance through strategic leadership development and workplace wellness initiatives. She previously led national partnerships and enterprise client growth for one of the country’s top higher education workforce development providers, managing key accounts across healthcare and Fortune-ranked industries.

With experience founding and co-leading multiple businesses across sectors, including retail and service-based industries, Kris brings a grounded understanding of what it takes to lead people, not just processes. Her C.O.M.P.A.S.S. Framework helps leaders realign communication, mindset, and culture to reduce overwhelm, improve retention, and foster more human-centered teams. Her workshops and keynotes support HR professionals, managers, and people leaders navigating fast-moving change and rising expectations.

Kris works virtually with clients nationwide and offers in-person consulting and facilitation by request. Learn more at thewildernesscompass.com/workplace.