Navigating the edge of growth, connection, and transformation
What if the edges — between certainty and uncertainty, between what is and what could be — are exactly where transformation happens?
At The Relational Edge, we believe that navigating these edges requires deep relationships, courageous leadership, and a spirit of curiosity that allows us to engage with both challenge and possibility. Growth happens in connection.
This space is an invitation to:
Engage deeply in relational ways of leading and collaborating
Cultivate trust, collaboration, and courage in your work and life
Navigate with presence, adaptability, and care in an ever-changing world
The best part? The Relational Edge isn’t just a concept—it’s a shared journey.
Research is being conducted to explore how leaders, changemakers, and coaches navigate relational leadership, collaboration, and sustainable impact. If you're curious to learn more or explore how to be part of the research, reach out to me on LinkedIn.
A Book and Relational Leadership Lab
In Development—Join the Journey to Connection & Growth
What if relationships—more than strategies or systems—hold the key to the change we seek?
The Relational Edge explores how relational wisdom transforms the way we live and work.
Who is this for?
✔️ Leaders & teams navigating complexity
✔️ Coaches & facilitators supporting transformation
✔️ Changemakers & community builders shaping inclusive spaces
The book will offer insights and storytelling, while the lab will be a space for real-time exploration and application. Both are being designed to help us deepen our relational practice—whether in personal life, workplaces, or broader movements for change. Click here to download the draft Prologue & Invitation from the book.
Who am I?
I’m Kristin Bodiford, a social scientist, conversation sparkler, leadership wrangler, and change facilitator.
I believe transformation happens at the edge—the place where growth and transformation emerge.
And this is my pal, Dutton. 🐴 Learning about connection from all beings—human and horse alike
I love to engage in deep connection, meaningful dialogue, and creating spaces where we can thrive together.
Bringing Relational Leadership to Life
How we show up in relationships shapes everything—from personal well-being to organizational culture to social transformation. My passion is exploring how we can navigate complexity with relational wisdom, courage, and presence.
You can often find me...
✨ Engaging in meaningful conversations with leaders and changemakers about relational leadership
✨ Co-creating spaces where trust, courage, and collaboration can thrive
✨ Exploring the edges of transformation—where possibility emerges in real time
Let’s connect and explore together on LinkedIn!
Want to learn more about horses and the relational edge?
Check out the Soul Barn at Serenbe —a space for connection, learning, and growth.