About Us

 I’m Krista Murphy, Founder of The People Path — and if there’s one thing you should know about me, it’s that I’m an operations leader to my core. I was forged on the floor of busy businesses, managing shifting priorities, tight margins, and diverse teams long before I ever set foot in HR.

That’s my biggest differentiator. I understand the pressures your leaders face because I’ve lived them. I know what it takes to drive outcomes, keep customers happy, and protect the bottom line — all while navigating the complex realities of the people who power your business.

Over more than two decades in Executive Operations and Human Resources, I’ve seen too many companies try to solve human problems with sterile, checkbox-driven HR solutions. It doesn’t work. You can’t spreadsheet your way to trust, engagement, or retention. Compliance is essential — but compliance without connection? That’s where businesses start bleeding talent, productivity, and long-term profitability.

That’s why I created The People Path.

This isn’t traditional HR. This is People Operations that threads the needle between compliance and workforce reality. It’s strategy grounded in psychology and shaped by firsthand operational experience. I design solutions that are legally sound, yes — but also deeply human, practical, and tailored to the unique heartbeat of your business.

I work shoulder-to-shoulder with leaders to decode what’s really happening inside their teams. Together, we tackle the root issues — building emotional intelligence, clear communication, and leadership alignment that drives measurable results. Whether it’s reducing turnover, elevating your management team, or shifting from reactive firefighting to proactive growth, I bring an operator’s urgency and an HR expert’s toolkit.

At The People Path, we don’t manage people. We transform the way leaders show up, think, and lead, so your people can thrive — and your business can outperform, outlast, and redefine what great work looks like.

Because here’s the truth:
Great strategy is just noise without aligned people.
The companies brave enough to invest in their leaders — to truly build a culture of clarity, trust, and accountability — aren’t just surviving turbulent markets. They’re winning.

Ready to see what’s possible when your people strategy finally aligns with the realities of your business? Let’s talk. Together, we’ll unlock the full potential of your organization by transforming the people who drive it.