Brendalyn King
5.0
(9)
Studied at Hunter College
Works at ICF Foundation
Successful clients at
Not currently taking new clients
About Brendalyn
I’m Brendalyn—an executive coach, strategist, and community builder with over two decades of experience guiding individuals and organizations through deep transformation. At Bhavana Learning Group, I coach leaders, founders, and professionals to cultivate awareness, deepen presence, and lead with wisdom. My approach blends the rigor of ontological coaching with mindfulness practices, helping clients unearth clarity, navigate complexity, and align their leadership with who they truly are. But my story doesn’t begin or end with leaders. After building my career in NYC’s startup and education sectors, I returned to the Midwest to heal—first from the inside out—and now through land stewardship. I’m the founder of RepProject40, where I lead the restoration of Missouri’s first Black resort, a 244-acre site dedicated to healing, history, and reimagining what community and rest can look like for future generations. Whether I’m coaching a CEO, designing a retreat, or stewarding the land, my purpose is the same: to create spaces for deep listening, honest inquiry, and bold action. If you’re ready to do the inner work that sustains outer impact—I’m here for that.
Why do I coach?
Honestly? I coach because I’ve been there. I’ve been the high achiever doing all the right things—and still feeling stuck. I’ve faced burnout, health challenges, and those big “what now?” moments that make you question everything. What helped me through? Having a coach who could hold space for me to slow down, reflect, and figure out what actually mattered. That experience changed the game for me. It showed me that coaching isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about having someone who asks the right questions. Now, I get to be that person for others. I coach people who are in transition, building something big, or just trying to live and lead more intentionally. We explore mindset, identity, presence, and purpose—not just goals. Because when you start showing up for yourself differently, everything else follows.
Work Experience
Professional Development Director
ICF Foundation
January 2024 - Present
The ICF Professional Development committee furthers our members' professional mastery through continued learning and development. We design and deliver professional development programs that offer opportunities to earn CCEUs. These include regular monthly offerings as well as larger special events. We also encourage networking and professional community building. As member of our committee you play a vital role in making our programming possible -- and you have an opportunity to pursue programming aligned to your own learning interests. Leadership, Change Management and +3 skills
Hemp Farmer
HempKings LLC
January 2020 - Present
Owner of a 244 - acre plot located at Lake Placid, Missouri. Our family business has begun researching and experimenting in all the medicinal and industrial properties of hemp. Find and Follow us on Facebook, Youtube & Instagram @SalemHempKings. You can also TEXT us at (314) 329-5505. We're looking for partners and collaborators.
Professional Ontological Coach
Bhavana Learning Group
March 2016 - Present
Bhavana Learning Group is a research and leadership learning community serving Educators, Experienced Coaches, and Entrepreneurs. We apply (Western philosophy) Ontological distinctions via coaching to expand perceptions. Our work distinguishes our “experience of being” to support generative communications and deep listening. We utilize (Western concepts) Developmental Psychology to cultivate vertical awareness. Our work examines ego-consciousness to discern motivation, shadow, worldviews, and belief systems. We engage (Eastern philosophy) Buddhist Psychology to support contemplative practices. Our work develops interdependent awareness to soften ego-attachment and -identification that fosters unlearning.
Vice President of Operations
Aidin
August 2013 - December 2019
Aidin quickly matches hospital patients with the post acute care provider that's best-suited for their individual health needs. Our mission is to improve the quality and efficacy of care transitions between healthcare providers that one day will care for our families and even ourselves. www.myAidin.com
President
Center for Authentic Listening and Learning
January 2009 - Present
OUR MISSION is to steward a vision of serenity and liberation for people in nature at Missouri's First Black Resort. Recognizing the land as a living organism, we approach this journey toward cultural and economic wholeness by listening to the stories from the community and honoring the humanity of black people.
Co-Founder
Uncommon Schools
June 2006 - June 2013
Education
Hunter College
Master's degree, Elementary Education and Teaching
2008 - 2010
Fordham University
Bachelor’s Degree, Business Administration and Management, General & Music
2002 - 2006
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Overall Rating
5.0
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