Clearer leadership. Stronger execution. Bridge the gap between your team and your vision.
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Välv was built on a conviction: Organizational performance depends on leadership performance.
Leadership risk is business risk. When leadership is misaligned, the whole organization feels it. Led by former health insurance executive Kristi Huber, Välv helps CEOs, directors and leadership teams navigate growth, transition and change with leadership advisory services.
We don’t offer inspirational coaching that simply sounds nice. We bring practical guidance and support, side by side until we’ve bridged the gap between your team and your vision.
ICF Certified Coach
Hogan Assessment Certified
Former Health Insurance Executive

We work with the people accountable for leadership and execution:
CEOs leading $10M-$500M organizations through growth or change.
Board chairs responsible for succession and continuity.
Senior HR leaders who need executive advisory support grounded in experience.
Newly hired executives who have one window to get the transition right.
Based in Fargo-Moorhead, we also partner with leaders in Bismarck, Dickinson, Minneapolis-Saint Paul, Duluth and across the Upper Midwest.
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