Kristina Rivers (Kr)

Just like krypton (Kr): mostly quiet and stable, but when energised, lights the way. My work is the same: calm by default, bright when needed, built to help people see clearly and act with confidence.

Howse & Rivers

We met before sunrise, bikes and banter, and recognised our complementary strengths. Adelle brings structure and strategic planning. I bring clarity and forward momentum. Together, Howse and Rivers equips leaders with two essentials: a foundation grounded in strategy, and the momentum to drive change.

CEO 90 Day Toolkit
A concise, field-tested resource for the first three months in role. Download an outline at howserivers.com.

CEO Insights Series
Nearly fifty interviews recorded this year with first-time and seasoned CEOs. We explore what draws people to the role, the early challenges, and the strategies that sustain performance. Highlights are shared on LinkedIn and Instagram, and will be consolidated into a single resource for new CEOs in 2025.
Follow along for interview releases and the final compilation.

Resilience in Practice

I cycled across Australia solo and set the Guinness World Record for the fastest woman to do it. The achievement wasn't about athletic ability; it was about the specific, practical principles of resilience I teach today:

Clarity under pressure: Making sound decisions at 4am when exhausted
Sustainable performance: Managing physical and mental resources across 8,000+ km
Psychological safety: Building trust with my support team and managing team dynamics under stress
Adaptation: Solving problems in real-time without shutting down

These aren't abstract concepts. They're lived, tested under extreme conditions. Today, I help leaders and organisations apply these same principles, the ones that work when everything feels impossible

SELECTED BUSINESS VENTURES

ISMOTION CONSULTING

My partner, Nic, and I created this business in 2011 with a global education program that had us consulting across the education sector. We then combined our strategy and culture expertise and led transformation initiatives in the public and corporate sectors. We built a formidable partnership. In 2020, we transitioned to digital-enabled advisory. The white paper below is an example of my strategic thinking and approach to culture.

Its not all Zoom and Gloom
MAP TEAM INSIGHTS

In partnership between ISMOTION and Lynxx, we created MAP, a quantified team science approach that provides rapid diagnostics on team health and identifies where performance can be lifted. I integrated social science methodology as the system foundation, informing how teams track and report performance. Download the playbook that outlines the social science and the four pillars of high-performing teams. It reflects the work I led in 2023

TEAM PLAYBOOK
HELM & AI

This past year I have been developing a strategic goal platform built on frameworks we’ve led across sectors and countries. Together with a close colleague, we’re distilling a decade of methodology into a tool for leaders. I've also analysed the AI landscape and the governance frameworks, platforms and models required for human-AI collaboration.
Launching early 2026. Follow for updates.

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GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES / INTERNATIONAL WORK

GUATEMALA

Designed + delivered six months of communication workshops in Spanish, & coordination activities for the orphanage.
INDIA

Led educational programs in a school community and formed lifelong partnerships. We continue to return and sponsor children's education.
ST KITTS + NEVIS

Peace Corps volunteer, then another two years with local government designing policy-backed programs and driving systemic change in youth development
CANADA

School counsellor & crisis intervention specialist in youth crisis shelters. Designed and led 'Hike at Midnight,' engaging street-involved youth in outdoor-based support.