Biography
Career Background: In addition to coaching, Kim has 35 years of experience in the U.S. Department of Defense. As a member of the Defense Intelligence Senior Executive Service, she served both overseas and within the United States, as well as across the Intelligence Community, to accomplish her agency’s goals. Kim has worked with both civilian and military leaders at all levels of her agency and brings first-hand knowledge of working successfully in a high stress environment to move mission forward.
Specialties: As an executive coach, Kim connects with motivated professionals who are ready to build new paths to accomplish their goals. For her, it is all about the client – their agenda, their choices, their transformation. Working one-on-one with clients, Kim likes to start at the core – clarifying their personal and professional values to create a guide for effective decision-making. She then partners with her clients as they work to bring greater resiliency and creativity into their lives in a lasting and focused way. While comfortable working with any level of leader, Kim truly enjoys working with emerging or mid-level leaders who want to focus on growing their leadership abilities. Clients have described her approach as authentic, inquisitive, holistic, compassionate, and visionary.
Industry Experience: Kim has provided coaching services in the Intelligence Community for over 15 years, focusing on individuals serving as first-line through mid-level leaders. She has helped grow the next generation of senior leaders, especially within her agency. She turned her focus to women of color over the course of the last 5 years, providing coaching to prepare them to successfully rise through the leadership ranks in an equitable fashion.
Certifications: Kim is credentialed as an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) through the International Coaching Federation. She is also certified in the Hogan Assessment and has completed Positive Intelligence training as well.
Education: Kim earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Russian Studies and Economics, with a minor in History, from the University of Virginia and her Master’s of Business Administration (MBA) from Johns Hopkins University.
Outside of work: Kim gives back by volunteering her coaching services at Loyola University in Maryland and by acting as an Ambassador for the Lupus Foundation of America. She routinely hosts educational events and meets with members of Congress to garner support for funding to find a cure. At home, Kim enjoys genealogical research, cross-stitching, and reading, as well as playing with the family dog.
