Why Coaching Matters Now
Leading at a high level means juggling strategy, people, and performance, all while the pace keeps accelerating. Between AI disruption, constant change, and shrinking support systems, even the strongest leaders feel stretched thin.
Coaching gives you the space to think, recalibrate, and grow.
Itâs where high-performing executives find clarity, confidence, and renewed focus, not through more effort, but through deeper awareness and smarter strategy.
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The Numbers That Matter
Leaders are feeling the strain, and the stakes have never been higher:
â„ 61% of executives say adaptability to change is their most critical skill this yearÂČ
â„ 72% cite economic uncertainty as their top leadership challengeÂČ
â„ 54% feel theyâre failing as leaders amid rapid transformationÂł
â„ 43% of senior executives admit they struggle with impostor syndromeÂč
â„ 96% believe leaders must support employeesâ whole livesâŽ
â„ 58% still say driving results matters more than empathyâŽ
Âč Korn Ferry Global Workforce Survey 2025, ÂČ Chief New Era of Leadership Research 2025, Âł EY AI Pulse Survey 2024, ⎠Chief/Wakefield Research Executive Survey 2024
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The one number that matters most?
100% of our clients say investing in coaching transformed their trajectory.
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Future Proof Your Success
Our clients have achieved:
â 20-30% salary increases (yes, even during "freezes")
â Promotions to VP and C-suite in record time
â Highest engagement scores in their companies
â Successful exits with packages that reflected their actual value
â Careers and teams that thrive without burning out
â20% reduction in attrition rates through culture transformation
Made Bold Career Moves
I feel so grateful to have Kim Carpenter as my career and business coach. She has an impressive 25 years of experience in the field, and her dedication to her work is truly inspiring. I admire her decision to leave a successful corporate career to start her own business and help other women achieve their goals. Thanks to her guidance, I have made some bold moves in my own career, and I know she can do the same for others. I highly recommend Kim and believe having her on your team would be wise.
Mariana Saddakni
Fractional COO/CXO, Digital Operations
MSaddakni & Co (Former AT&T)
Guided Through Difficulty and Change
Kim is fantastic and the best coach I have ever worked with in my career. She was able to guide me through some complex situations in managing my team, providing actionable feedback to direct reports, and helping lead/guide through difficult situations. In addition, she also proved to be invaluable as I navigated between new opportunities, negotiated salary, and evaluated the company. If you are looking for a coach to help you grown both personally & professionally in your life, I cannot recommend Kim enough!
Josh Harr
Director of Production & Operations
Big Fish Games
Recreated My Job and Got a Raise
Earlier in my career, I came to Kim in crisis, ready to quit my job. Kim helped me realize that I am powerful beyond measure and can have or do anything I choose. I ended up redesigning my job role to be more fulfilling, and I got a promotion and a raise! Since then, I have successfully navigated a number of career changes and am now in a great role at Visa. Kim creates a positive, nurturing, and exciting space where new possibilities open up, that are bold and authentic to one's true self.
Urvi Kelkar
Director, Impact Assessment,
Social Impact, VISA
Best Business Investment I Had Made
When I started my new company I knew I needed support to become the leader I wanted to be and my company needed. My coaching with Kim has been the best investment I have made into my business. We work through business decisions, my growth as a leader, and how to handle any challenging situation. Kimâs life and work experience along with her coaching expertise are a perfect combination.
Nicole Bassett
Co-Founder
The Renewal Workshop (now Bleckman)
What Youâll Master to Be a People-Centered Leader
Every leaderâs journey is unique. Rather than a rigid program, we focus on what you need most right now.
Strategic Presence
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Find your authentic voice that makes people lean in instead of check out
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Navigate high-stakes conversations with confidence and clarity
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Build influence through genuine connection, not political maneuvering
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Position yourself for your next-level move
People-Centered Power Skills
- Give feedback that transforms performance without eroding trust
- Create psychological safety while maintaining high standards
- Build teams who want to exceed expectations
- Lead AI transformation through your people, not in spite of them
Values-Aligned Success
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Center your leadership around what actually matters to you
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Create a compelling leadership vision that energizes rather than exhausts
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Align your role with your purpose (yes, even in a corporate setting)
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Make decisions that honor both results and relationships
Resilient Leadership
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Build sustainable success without sacrificing well-being (yours or your teamâs)
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Navigate uncertainty with strategic clarity and confidence
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Create agile teams that see challenges as puzzles to solve together
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Develop your career path so youâre never trapped in âgolden handcuffsâ again
Your Investment Includes:
â Bi-Weekly Strategic Advisory Sessions
Personal deep dives into your specific challenges twice per month. We work on what matters most to you, in real time.
â Leadership Assessments
We'll determine the best fit assessment(s) for you, with a wide variety to choose from, including HOGAN, Talent Insights, DISC, Leadership Circle Profile, and more.
â Direct Access When It Counts
Facing a crisis? Big presentation tomorrow? Surprise reorg? Text or email me. This isn't just coachingâit's having a strategic advisor on speed dial.
â The People-Centered Power Toolkitâą
Practical tools that actually work in the real world:
- Strategic Influence Mapping (see power dynamics others miss)
- Connected Communication CORE Framework (navigate difficult conversations with grace)
- Values Alignment Framework (center decisions on what matters)
- Effective Feedback Formula (build performance through trust)
- Leadership Vision Blueprint (create your compelling future)
- Neuroscience of Trust Methodology (backed by actual science, not wishful thinking)
- Start Owning Your Time Framework (because boundaries aren't optional anymore)
For Organizations Who Sponsor Coaching
Many of our clients are sponsored by their companies.
When organizations invest in executive coaching, everyone benefits:
- Leaders become more adaptable and self-aware
- Teams operate with greater trust and clarity
- Cultures shift from reactive to resilient
- Retention and engagement rise as burnout drops
If youâre an HR or business leader exploring coaching for your executives, weâll align outcomes with your strategic goals and integrate results into leadership development initiatives.
Still Thinking?
That's the pattern that keeps talented leaders stuck while strategic players advance. My most successful clients all had one thing in common: They invested in support BEFORE they were desperate for it. They saw coaching not as remedial but as strategic acceleration.
Who is this program best for?
How long does the program run?
Can my organization sponsor my coaching?
What makes Kim Carpenterâs coaching different?
Ready to Lead with Clarity, Confidence, and Impact?
You donât need another leadership book or management hack. You need space to think, lead, and grow with support that meets you where you are.
Whether youâre investing in yourself or your company is sponsoring your growth, this is your time to become the kind of leader people actually want to follow.
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