About Kimberly

Do you have an accurate understanding of the impact you have?

Are you able to skillfully adapt your approach to meet the needs of the people you're leading?

How good are you at managing your emotions in the heat of the moment?

How do you tend to react when you're under stress - and what pushes your buttons?

Kimberly works with leaders to build stronger relationships and get better results by increasing their emotional intelligence and communication skills.

She coaches individual contributors, managers and team leads, VPs, and Directors on

• Self-awareness and emotional intelligence - translate awareness of your strengths and weaknesses into optimal performance (conflict resolution, teamwork, decision making, change management, and more)

• Communication skills - communicate clearly and effectively, laying the foundation for effective collaboration, problem-solving

• Listening skills - get better information, include diverse viewpoints, nurture innovation, and draw out unspoken assumptions and concerns so they can be addressed directly

• Coaching skills - provide effective guidance to help develop your people. Give constructive, actionable feedback, suggestions to improve performance and help people take ownership for their growth

• Ability to manage emotions in high stakes moments

A decade of corporate banking experience (Fortune 500 clients) gives her the ability to quickly understand the key factors that drive business results. Kimberly's strong communication skills training helps her support clients in "how to" lead well so they can move from awareness to action. Clients appreciate her keen insight and sense of humor.

Credentials & Education

Kimberly brings professional training, research-backed practices, and experience.

Strong business experience in corporate banking, educational leadership
ICF-accredited (International Coach Federation)
Certified Professional Co-Active Coach, Coaches Training Institute (CTI), a globally recognized leader in coach training for over 30 years
Marshall Goldsmith Stakeholder Centered Coach
EQi 2.0 Individuals & Teams
Conflict Resolution Certificate, eCornell
Cross-cultural training and facilitation experience (US, China, Europe)
B.A., Economics, UC Santa Cruz
Ongoing continuing education in the fields of psychology, adult education, diversity and inclusion, mindful leadership

She supports clients in the practices of mindfulness, habit formation, and self-compassion, all of which influence how we learn and how we show up in our most important roles and relationships.

Community Kimberly serves as an active volunteer in her community, especially supporting leaders in school communities, and fundraising. She enjoys running, biking, and swimming. Daily interactions with family provide some of the best opportunities to practice mindful communication skills!