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I am a successfully exited founder (GreatHorn, sold to private equity in 2022), with over a decade of experience as a working CEO, a deep background in the startup community, and have served as a board director, advisor, and mentor to multiple early stage companies. I have served on state advisory boards focused on developing leadership and talent, as well as serving in leadership roles at multiple early stage companies across my career. Following my own company’s exit, I have formalized my coaching practice, seeking to give back as well as remain engaged in meaningful work with entrepreneurs and executives earlier in their own careers. I specialize in helping with authenticity, conflict resolution at the C-level and with complex boards, and with strategic change management.

I bring over 20 years of experience leading global teams and driving organizational transformation across Fortune 500 companies, startups, and private equity-backed businesses. I have partnered with executives at Amazon, Estée Lauder, and GAP Inc., helping them strengthen leadership effectiveness, navigate complex change, and scale high-performing teams. My work has included optimizing organizational structures, leading post-merger integrations, and designing strategies that enable leaders to align vision with execution while delivering measurable business results. As an ICF PCC-certified coach, adjunct professor at NYU, and founder of my own company, I combine real-world operational expertise with structured leadership development frameworks. I guide clients to develop presence, influence, and confidence—helping them lead with clarity, make high-impact decisions, and create sustainable performance for themselves and their teams.

Hi there, I'm Kimberly! I'm a leadership development expert who has been training and coaching clients at top organizations like Google, Netflix, and BlackRock since I was 24 years old. To date, I've worked with 5,000+ professionals globally on a range of leadership competencies and maintained a 95%+ satisfaction rating. My approach is based on first principles, so the skills you build feel intuitive and practical beyond the coaching room. If you've been struggling with: - Finding your footing in a new or expanded leadership role - Navigating tricky workplace relationships (with your team, manager, peers, or other stakeholders) - Communicating with impact, whether in high-stakes presentations or everyday leadership moments - Understanding what's holding you back from the next level - and what to do about it I'd love to support you. Book your free discovery call, and let's see if we're a fit.

Coaching isn't just what I do, it's how I tend to show up. I take pride in creating space for others and lead with curiosity in most interactions . Over the years, I've had the privilege of working with hundreds of leaders across industries, from people stepping into their first management role to seasoned executives at companies like LinkedIn and Apple, and I've loved every bit of it. The credentials, coaching techniques and the real-world experience I bring to a coaching engagements is something that differentiates me from other coaches. I'm an ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC), a Certified Professional Coach (CPC) through iPEC, and a certified Energy Leadership Index Master Practitioner (ELI-MP), a powerful tool I use to help leaders understand the energy they're bringing to their work, their teams, and their lives. I'm also the author of two LinkedIn Learning courses on coaching skills and energy management, because I genuinely believe the more people who have access to great coaching, the better. But what I'm most proud of is the relationships I've built along the way, the moments when something shifts, a leader finds their footing, and you get to watch them come into their own. If you're ready to do that kind of work, I'd love to be in your corner.

I believe leadership is about turning vision into consistent execution through people. Throughout my career in school and district leadership, I've helped leaders move beyond simply managing day-to-day operations. Together, we clarify the vision, identify the highest-leverage priorities, and create coherence so teams understand not only what they're doing, but why it matters and how success will be measured. My coaching combines strategic planning with a deep understanding of what motivates people to do their best work. I help leaders build commitment to the vision, communicate with clarity, develop others through deliberate practice and feedback, and create systems for monitoring progress without overwhelming their teams. The result is leadership that feels focused, intentional, and capable of producing meaningful, sustainable outcomes.

I would bring to this work more than four decades of experience in human resources, organizational development, leadership consulting, and executive coaching. My career has included senior HR leadership and consulting roles, including more than a decade leading HR consulting work at Harvard University, as well as advising executives and leadership teams across biotechnology, healthcare, higher education, technology, professional services, and other organizations. Throughout my career, I have coached leaders through promotions, organizational change, difficult employee situations, team challenges, executive transitions, career decisions, and significant leadership-development opportunities.

I am a servant leader and operator with extensive experience in Latin America. As the former Director and General Manager for the South Cone region at DiDi, the world's largest mobility company, I successfully launched operations in Argentina and led the growth of the ride-hailing business in Argentina, Chile, and Peru. I am passionate about growing teams and businesses, and I bring this expertise to my coaching practice. With a background in M&A, VC, start-up advising, and growth stage product operations, I have a deep understanding of leadership development. Whether you're looking to enhance your management skills, build high-performing teams, or navigate the challenges of leading in a dynamic environment, I am here to help. Let's connect and unlock your full leadership potential!

I have spent over 20 years in start-up and technology industries across fin-tech, wealth-tech and space-tech. I had founder and executive roles that exposed me to many meaningful experiences. I have gone through a lot of personal growth that helped me sort and format the knowledge so I can share it with you. I have coached 150+ individuals and 30+ companies. I am a regular mentor at Techstars, Columbia Startup Works and NSF. Recently I have become an Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Cornell. I am able to back up my experiences with academic theories that I have learned from my MBA and professional coaching training. My clients have described me as an insightful, practical, emotionally intelligent, and a results-focused coach. I like to take mixed approach to mentoring where I mix a series of questions with details from my actual start-up and executive experience. This helps you develop your decisions skills further, than just me sharing my story. You can read more about my story here - https://www.humaninterfaces.co/my-story

Welcome to my profile. With 25 years of executive search and leadership advisory experience across the UK, Europe, and Africa, I have a proven track record of placing high-caliber executives and non-executive board members. As the founder of Anderson Partners, I specialize in supporting Private Equity-backed portfolio companies by attracting and engaging remarkable talent. My tailored and creative solutions have helped numerous organizations optimize their investments through inspired talent strategies. I have successfully coached individuals, helping them unlock their leadership potential and achieve exceptional outcomes by reconnecting them with their values. I have recently graduated from Henley Business School, Leader as a Coach. Let's connect and discuss how I can help you elevate your leadership journey.

Maya Niksic is a Belgrade-born, Harvard-educated Serbian-American visionary reshaping the contours of women’s leadership. As the Founder and CEO of Adaptive Leadership Atelier, Maya has created a sanctuary where leadership meets artistry and style. Her journey from navigating the chaotic world of Wall Street during the global financial crisis to launching her Atelier highlights her commitment to being at the forefront of women’s leadership coaching. Since 2019, Maya has taught and supported senior military leaders, public officials, and students at Harvard Kennedy School in transforming complex challenges into opportunities for extraordinary growth. As a Leadership Coach and Trainer, she blends her expertise in adult development psychology, adaptive leadership, and vertical development, challenging clients to embrace contradictions and rewrite their narratives. She invites them to confront their loyalties, embrace vulnerabilities, and emerge not just as leaders but as artisans of their destinies. Maya’s clients learn to truly understand the landscapes of their organizations and the people who inhabit them. Her methodical yet daring approach, rooted in a deep understanding of the human condition, reflects her philosophy: the smallest shift in perspective can ignite profound transformations. Maya’s global perspective, honed through experiences in New York, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East, enables her to connect with leaders across diverse cultures and professions. In Maya’s world, leadership becomes an art form—each decision a brushstroke, each challenge a canvas. Her Atelier is where leaders come to construct something entirely new that reflects the complexity, paradoxes, and beauty of the world they wish to lead. A passionate stylist since her days at Ann Taylor, Maya views fashion as a powerful medium for self-expression. Beyond her work at the Atelier, she is an executive contributor and columnist for international magazines, sharing insights on life, leadership, and legacy—with style.