About Us & Our Values

Take charge of your midlife journey with our expert guidance

About The Next Half

Our team help individuals in mid-life identify and reach their potential. I provide a unique combination of expertise, formal training and experience in both business consulting and personal development. I help identify business and personal strategies to enable my clients to thrive.

The bulk of my career has been in Business Advisory. I have provided strategic planning and business improvement services to hundreds of clients ranging in all segments of the business cycle from idea conception to start up, mid-size and fortune 100 companies.  I have advised both for-profits and NFPs across most sectors. My expertise lies in strategic planning and business assessment, investment viability and pitch creation, and exit planning.

Additionally, I am a certified coach and have served as a mentor in business for decades. I am also a mother to three spectacular adult sons.

Values

The Next Half believes in the importance of positivity, resilience, and grit. And that every day should include a belly laugh.

Positivity

We believe in having a positive mindset. This includes embracing challenges, seeking out inspiration in others’ successes, learning from constructive criticism, and believing in the power of “yet” (we haven’t don’t it… yet).

We believe that the path of finding our solutions is most enjoyable and productive if one has a realistic, positive attitude.

The Next Half values a daily dose of smiles and laughter as being essential components of personal wellbeing. We strive to incorporate positivity, gratitude and a smile in our daily routine.

Resilience and Grit

We believe in the power of true grit and resilience. Facing hurdles with hard work, optimism and perseverance will lead to success. Let’s enjoy the journey, the work we do to achieve the goal, as well as it’s accomplishment. Stop to smell the roses…. And then get back to work.

“Life is all about positivity, resilience and grit.
And that every day should include a belly laugh.”

How We Help You Navigate Midlife

I believe in helping others find and harness their strengths. It is my privilege to use my energy, experience and expertise to help my family, friends and clients identify and achieve their goals.

During lockdown I decided to pivot my business from solely corporate business advisory services to focus help mid-lifers thrive both personally and professionally.

How I do that depends on the client: some ask for business solutions. Others need personal development to help them re-focus and rekindle their power.  Some need both as the two areas are often intertwined.  I am uniquely trained and have a depth of experience to help with both Business and Personal Development.

We offer expert advice on business consulting, personal development and a popular blog on navigating midlife. We provide “one place to go” solutions to optimise your business … and you.

Please contact me for a Discovery Call to see how I can help you or your business thrive.

Please also enjoy reading my Blogs. I hope they resonate with you and are value-added. Thank you to all the readers who have provided such complimentary feedback to date.

Kirsten Kulukundis The Next Half
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Testimonials

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Kirsten’s help was invaluable. Prior to an interview, she gave me the tools, skills and confidence to succeed. And I got the job!

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Camilla W
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The Next Half Blogs are nuggets of wisdom and inspiration.

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Melinda M.
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Kirsten really understood what we want to achieve in our business and her sharp strategic thinking and experience helped us build a solid plan for going forward. Kirsten is an absolute pleasure to work with.

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Marja-Leena
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5 STARS! The Next Half blog is funny, insightful and current. Every week I look forward to the useful tips, words of advice, fun anecdotes and all around great reading. Don’t miss it!

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Di
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I am not exaggerating when I say Kirsten helped me get me life back on track. She listens patiently and then applies her valuable experience, wisdom and training to help me sort out my issues. She gently guided me to see my inner strength and tackle a significant personal problem. I won…with Kirsten on my team. I highly recommend Kirsten’s Personal Development Advice.

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Priti S
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“I went to speak with Kirsten as I was contemplating the next steps for my business and about to embark on my first equity fundraising. She is sharp, smart and insightful. She quickly focuses down to critical areas and rapidly understands the key drives of a business. Kirsten’s advice was insightful and helpful. As an “owner/ founder”, she allowed me to see the “wood-from-the-trees” and focus on the three or four things that will make a difference to my business.”

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W. Austin
Owner/ Founder
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Thank you so much for giving our business your immense knowledge and inspiration. Our time with you was incredible and productive!

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Karine Torr
Founder/ Owner