Executive Coaching

Who Benefits?

I most often work with high-performing clients. I find high performers the most at-risk of experiencing frustration and burnout within their organization, particularly as they move from the role of ‘doer’ to ‘leader’. I’ve coached mid to senior level managers and deputy ministers in the public sector, as well as team leaders, directors and executives in the private sector. Coaching helps you step back and create a plan that focuses your talents and energy so that you can stay engaged, on track and achieving big things.

Common themes of coaching include:

Clarifying priorities
Identifying obstacles and strategizing to get beyond them
Understanding individual communications style and how to better engage others
Delegating
Strengthening leadership presence
Rallying the team around common goals

What my clients are saying…

“Working with Karen I was able to better understand and enhance my leadership style by building on my strengths and recognizing where I could improve. With a busy travel schedule, remote coaching was convenient and enjoyable. Not only has it changed how I lead, it has improved my ability to use what I have learned to improve collaboration, performance and motivation not just within my team but throughout my organization."
Kim Blanchette VP, Communications and International Relations, Alberta Energy Regulator
“Karen’s leadership coaching allowed me to accelerate the performance curve of my new role. I found her guidance during the on-boarding process an invaluable tool as I negotiated the many complexities of public sector leadership.”
Wendy Griffin VP, People and Change, Workers’ Compensation Board of NS
“I had the opportunity to engage Karen as a leadership coach while I was at Emera. My work with Karen was very useful in helping me navigate the various changes in my world, and in assisting me in setting goals. Karen is a great sounding board for ideas and in assessing the best approach to resolving challenges along the way. I highly recommend Karen as a leadership coach.”
Bob Boutilier Utilities Professional
The opportunity to work with Karen Kelloway as an Executive Coach was a real gift. It was refreshing to look at professional and personal goals and to do that with someone trained to question and challenge my way of approaching issues. Each session required an investment of time that continues to pay back. I highly recommend the experience. It is a very energizing way to motivate, establish priorities and to build confidence and self-esteem.
Carole McDougall Director, United Way
“Shortly after becoming CEO I hired Karen Kelloway as my CEO coach. By month three we had structured a Development Plan that was fully endorsed by my Board, After six months the Board stated that what I achieved due to my Development Plan was beyond their expectations. Through our coaching sessions, Karen provided the tools along with simple but impactful approaches that resulted in a very comfortable and effective leadership style that works for me.”
Ian MacNeil CEO, League Data
“My work with Karen, in the context of succession planning and leadership development, was an extremely positive and rewarding experience. Karen is a dedicated, knowledgeable and consummate professional. Regardless of your place in the org chart, working with Karen to uncover and focus on your skills, and address your weaknesses (we all have them!) is a great way to add some high octane to your career development.”
Gregory Phipps Venture Capitalist, Board Director, Mentor, Entrepreneur, Teacher, Writer

The Coaching Process

I focus on leadership and management development in order to advance organizational and professional results. The goals of each coaching conversation are to assist clients to:

STEP ONE: Promote self-discovery and awareness
STEP TWO: Establish achievable goals
STEP THREE: Determine a course of action
STEP FOUR: Create accountability and motivation to achieve those goals