Kendall Kautz
5.0
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Studied at Michigan State University
Works at KNK Coaching
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Not currently taking new clients
Work Experience
Founder & Coach
KNK Coaching
January 2025 - Present
I’m Kendall, founder of KNK Coaching, where I partner with working parents and senior or emerging leaders to unlock their potential through personalized, 1:1 leadership coaching grounded in applied neuroscience. With a 15‑year background in marketing strategy and experience shaping global brands, I create a space of trust where clients do the deep self‑discovery work needed to gain clarity, confidence, and purposeful growth at work and home. Whether you're navigating career transitions, enhancing executive presence, or seeking better work–life integration, I guide you toward bold, intentional action that aligns with your values. I will make you think deeply, and differently. I will stretch, challenge you, and hold up the mirror. I will be your biggest advocate cheering you on. Because no one needs to do this alone. Are you ready? Let’s ignite your impact!
Coach (Acquired by Sounding Board)
Skye Coaching
November 2023 - November 2024
Executive coach for Skye leading up to their acquisition by Sounding Board in late 2024.
Director of Global Product Marketing, Herman Miller & Knoll
MillerKnoll
August 2015 - January 2025
Hiring Manager
I led a team of six associates that managed all global product launches, integrated go-to-market campaigns, and lifecycle management initiatives across workplace, seating and lifestyle product categories within B2B and B2C distribution channels for the two flagship MillerKnoll brands—Herman Miller and Knoll. Within my 9 years with the org, I've been promoted and held various roles across Product Marketing, Go-to-Market, and New Product Commercialization. In my time at the org I have changed the parental leave policy for the company, guided the global product marketing team through a large scale acquisition (Knoll) and creation of a new brand (MillerKnoll), and become an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) through the International Coaching Federation--coaching associates internally. Highlights: • Accountable for development and management of large-scale launch budgets, and $2M+ workplace category budget to optimize return on investment and nurture brand health. • Developed and executed integrated marketing strategies for Herman Miller and Knoll workplace and healthcare categories across B2B contract and B2C retail distribution channels, globally. • Key marketing partner to Global Creative Studio, Product Development and Product Management functions in creating best practices, reducing friction and identifying cost savings in processes, and streamlining go-to-market initiatives for product launches. • Developed capacity planning metrics, launch tiering systems, and coverage solutions across a 116% average YOY increase in product launches. • 9+ years experience in progressing roles within global product marketing, product launch, and new product development for Herman Miller and Knoll brands. • Internal coach for global associates, partnering with a roster of 5-7 clients at a time. • Notable launches include: Spout Sit-to-Stand Table, OE1 Workspace Collection, Passport Work Table, Overlay
Strategic Account Marketing Manager
Adidas
March 2013 - August 2015
Interviewer
Originally hired by TaylorMade-adidas Golf company for a Retail Marketing Coordinator role covering TaylorMade, adidas, Ashworth and Adams golf; promoted within marketing team to various roles including my final one there: Strategic Account Marketing Manager for adidas Golf and Ashworth brands. In that role, I sat on the Global Marketing Team and I was responsible for activating adidas Golf within our strategic, regional key and green grass accounts across digital and physical footprints. Highlights: • Owned development and implementation of global retail marketing programs for adidas Golf and Ashworth brands with 350+ strategic, regional key and green grass accounts. • Translated seasonal global brand marketing campaigns to a mix of digital, physical, and experiential deliverables to launch product and technologies, while driving brand affinity and awareness into owned and unowned physical and digital golf retail spaces. • Partnered with sales team to create authentic, engaging, and innovative strategies to uniquely showcase the brands, driving sell-in and sell-through life cycles. • Notable launches include: Boost, adizero, climachill, climaheat, Tour360, adidas women's
Social Media Manager, Hospitality
KOHLER
June 2009 - February 2013
Hiring Manager
his was the first organization I worked at post graduation from Michigan State University in 2009. I was hired into the org as 1 of 3 positions for a brand new Management Development Program driven by Herb Kohler. I was able to hold roles that blended my love for golf, hospitality and newly found passion for marketing. I was a part of the Corporate Communications team (this acted like an in-house agency) and worked on the hospitality division of the Kohler business, including doing planning, account management and social media management for Whistling Straits, Blackwolf Run, 2012 U.S. Women's Open, and other events like the annual Kohler Food & Wine. I left Kohler with the position of Social Media Manager, Hospitality. Highlights: • Held essential roles within Corporate Communications (Kohler's internal agency) to support Kohler's Hospitality division including account planning, account management, and social media for Blackwolf Run & Whistling Straits, Kohler Waters Spa, Kohler Food & Wine Experience, 2010 PGA Championship, and the 2012 U.S. Women's Open. • Inaugural participant in Kohler's Hospitality Management Development Program, which included rotations through various departments, resort managerial duties, and special project for Herb Kohler.
Education
Michigan State University
Bachelors, Hospitality Business
2005 - 2009
Activities and societies: Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity, Club Managers Association of America (CMAA), Hospitality Association Spanish Language Literature and Culture Study Abroad Summer 2007 in Santander, Spain
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Overall Rating
5.0
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