Is This Seat Taken? No, I Saved it for You

"This book is a compassionate read that allows us all to take a deeper look at our own life journey."

—Robyn Openshaw, bestselling author of VIBE

"I was inspired by this book and you will be, too."

—Brian L. Wolff, Executive Vice President, Public Policy and External Affairs at Edison Electric Institute

"A remarkable and refreshing way to look at life…funny, moving, and full of wisdom."

—Alan D. Cohen, co-chair advisory board, Harvard Principals' Center, Emeritus

"This book makes me feels as if Kristin is sitting right next to me. Her conversational writing style is warm and inviting. She makes it appear that she is opening up her personal life directly to you. When in fact, she is really opening it up to the world. I now have a new appreciation for who I have known and loved in life, as well as what I have learned and experienced. The questions and exercises she provides at the back of the book will help you reach deep into their own life and find new perspective."

—Carol Maxwell, VP Talent Acquisition, Baylor Scott & White Health

"The pages within this book provide a fascinating look inside life's journey. It will make you reflect back on the many 'seats' you've sat in along the way, and how each has played a significant role in helping you become the person you are today."

—Matthew Randazzo, president and CEO, The Dallas Foundation

"By sharing the hidden blessings of every day encounters, Kaufman methodically distills life’s complexities into the most authentic simplicity: life is about attitude, period."

—Stephen Hipp, managing director Goldman Sachs & Co

“Thoughtful and inviting, Kristin weaves together a beautiful tapestry of her life’s lessons that inspire powerful reflections for our own lives.”

—Allan Calonge, CEBS, Chief HR Strategy and Well-being Officer, Bon Secours Mercy Health

"A riveting read. Kaufman's creative use of the term 'seat' as a metaphor for reflecting on the many seats we sit in throughout our lifetime is ingenious."

—Lieutenant Colonel Allen B. West (US Army, retired), member, 112th US Congress, fellow Rotarian

“The life lessons within this book invite readers on a thought-provoking journey of their life experiences. Kristin’s warm and evocative storytelling style recalls the many ‘seats’ we take along the way and the impact of those encounters on our lives and the lives of those around us.”

—Pat Porter, founding CEO of NTBCA, a business/arts advocacy company, and founding board member of the King Foundation

"Kaufman’s clever use of the phrase ‘Is This Seat Taken?’ in her deeply personal account reveals just how often the unexpected in life can become the enduring if you simply stop, sit and see."

—Jill Bernstein, Director of Communications and Public Affairs, Dallas Museum of Art

"Kristin S. Kaufman has an incredible gift of making you realize the importance being present the in moment and how the ‘seats' offered you are opportunities that can play a significant role in your life over time.”

—Regina Hopper, president and CEO Miss America Organization, SVP Global Public Policy, GRIDSMART Technologies

"Kristin shows us that although our journey in life may be chaotic at times, each step we take has purpose and meaning for creating the life we’ve always wanted!”

—Silke Schwarzkopf, founder, executive producer, and host, 2nd Act TV

"Kristin S. Kaufman’s Is This Seat Taken? No, I Saved It for You shows us that we can see our life in broader context and see the larger story of our life. She guides us with questions to help us see deeper meaning behind our experiences, and where our personal story taps into a more universal story. A book to savor again and again."

—Jane Ramsey, Jane Ramsey Meditation, author of Vision Quest: A Novel

—Roz Palasota, internet marketing entrepreneur

“I fell in love with Kristin Kaufman’s style of writing with her Is This Seat Taken? series. Her real-life experiences inspire others to take notice and learn as we all continue on our own life journey. This book is full of adventure…and she never disappoints.

—Jacqueline Qualls, multimillionaire, self-made entrepreneur

"In our day to day lives we often see experiences and others as simply ‘new’ to us.  In Kristin’s series you find opportunity, life lessons, and heartfelt reflections of what people have to offer. Be ready to be ‘wow-ed’ as you connect with the people in her stories and learn how stories can serve as a wealth of knowledge. Kristin is one of most passionate, caring and loving human beings I know."

—Marissa E. Falcon, Senior Director of Leader Development, Headquarter RGV

"Kaufman uses her unique personal encounters as a vehicle for a series of life lessons that are relatable to all. Always authentic and at times deeply personal, her book is a must read for those still searching for meaning and understanding in their own life journey."

—Ashley Whisenhunt Harris, Communications Strategist, AWH Communications OR Vice President, Marketing and Communications, Ozarks Electric

"Kristin Kaufman embraces the human experience and vulnerably shares her raw stories, compelling the reader to reflect upon their own lives while learning through hers."

—Brandy Cox, CFRE, MA '07, executive director and associate vice chancellor, Arkansas Alumni Association