Kate has more than 25 years of business experience in various leadership and HR consulting roles domestically and internationally.  In addition to holding numerous senior management and business owner positions in the U.S. and S.E. Asia, Kate is recognized for her experience in organizational development, employee crisis consulting, and executive/career coaching.  She has guided her clients through significant organizational change and led a variety of workforce development & performance management initiatives to achieve business objectives. Understanding that employees are the engine of an organization, Kate strives toward resolution and adoption of a culture that supports employee development and overall well-being for all employees.  

She brings a multi-disciplined focus to her work, drawing on many years of HR consulting, including outplacement and working with individuals in transition through a company decision such as a lay-off or involuntary termination.  Kate has also worked extensively with employees in difficult situations where they may be underperforming or not understanding expectations and responsibilities assigned to them.  Her expertise with personality/workplace assessments (Birkman & Lumina Spark), emotional intelligence, and process/systems thinking offers a medium for thoughtful and non-threatening conversations or investigation if needed.  Kate has significant experience in the following industries: high tech, information technology, publishing, healthcare, financial services, retail, media, software, mdia, pharmaceuticals, non-profit, manufacturing, education and government.