Katherine Simmons Email & Phone Number

California, United States

Novato, California (Ca), Us

Charting your course...Your skills, vision, and ambition have made you successful. But there are times when you need professional guidance …… to weather a professional transition or maintain your forward momentum, … to overcome your shortcomings and limiting beliefs, … to connect with and live your best life, guided by your unique purpose and values, and powered by your strengths and talents.WHO I WORK WITH:► Senior, mission-focused EXECUTIVES – VP to Board level – who want to make an impact in the world ► High-potential WOMEN in upper management seeking to move to the executive level► Companies seeking to develop their LEADERSHIP talent at the senior levelWHAT I BRING AS YOUR COACH:»» Experience as a senior executive, team leader, and board member. »» Decades as a sounding board and coach for 100’s of senior executives.»» Significant global perspective, having lived and worked in North America, Asia, and the Middle East.»» Expertise and cutting-edge techniques in positive psychology and neuroscience to promote authentic living and well-being. kathy@metierassociatesllc.com | Book a Discovery Call https://go.oncehub.com/KathySimmons

Global Cyber Security Advisory Group (“GCS Advisory Group”) is a global digital security and cybersecurity firm that facilitates collaboration between public, private and NGO sectors to address systemic cybersecurity threats.GCS Advisory Group provides transformational digital security consulting services to organizations around the world. Our offerings are anchored in data protection methodologies that our clients leverage to mitigate potentially dangerous environmental disasters, offset climate change efforts and protect innocent lives. We specialize in utilizing collaboration as our strategy to offer well-designed cybersecurity solutions for the organizations that need them the most. We believe that sharing risks and rewards is critical to creating a sustainable digital and cybersecurity ecosystem. By working together, our clients can leverage each other’s strengths and mitigate each other’s weaknesses, creating a robust and resilient cybersecurity framework that benefits everyone.Websitehttps://www.globalcyberadvisory.com

Founded in the belief that Entrepreneurship, Science, Technology, and Engineering are innate in each of us - grounded in the science of education & learning – dedicated to the realized potential in every individual. ESTE Leverage created an innate skill profiler that helps girls explore their natural interests in these areas.

Boston, Ma, Us

As a member of the invitation-only Forbes Coaches Council, I write articles and tips for executives and C-suite-bound professionals.Among my contributions to Forbes readers are the following:»» “How Viewing Your Job Search as A Product Launch Can Help You Stand Out”»» “Do Job Boards Work for Executives? Three Things to Know About Them”»» “Five Tactics Executive Candidates Can Use to Assess Company Culture”»» “Four Tips for VP And Director-Level Professionals to Advance to the C-Suite”»» “Entrepreneur to Corporate Executive: How to Land a Job After Your Own Venture”»» “Executive Career Management: Three Strategies for Doing It Right”»» “Three Things Candidates Should Know About Executive Recruiters”Read more at: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/people/kathysimmons1/

New York, New York, Us

Known as an EXECUTIVE CAREER MANAGEMENT expert and “connector” with a diverse and rich multicultural expertise, I was brought into BlueSteps as the Executive Director of Career Services to amplify and expand their global footprint and enhance members’ ability to connect with career professionals worldwide.As an exclusive service of the Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants (AESC), BlueSteps’ career management platform provides busy executives with tools and resources to advance their careers, track their goals and stay visible to the right recruiters. www.bluesteps.com

We work with career women who want to move into executive positions but are feeling held back. We fill the mentoring gap between your formal education and your company’s training to equip you with everything you need to know, to do and to have to climb the corporate ladder with confidence.Website: http://www.MindfulCareerBuilding.com

Novato, Us

Subsidiary of NETSHARE, Inc.I launched, hosted, and moderated Experts Connection to connect business professionals with experts in career and professional development via webinars targeted specifically for executives - the employed as well as those in transition.Online presentations by noted experts targeted three audiences:»» EXECUTIVES, seeking help with career management, career marketing, job search (domestic and international), compensation negotiations, branding, overcoming obstacles to promotion, landing positions in private equity, on-boarding, leadership, and pursuing board positions;»» RECRUITERS, on topics related to human resources and recruiting functions including the use of social media for recruiting on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter; basic to advanced use of LinkedIn; human resources’ opportunities and risks associated with social media recruiting, HR organizational development for social media recruiting; and»» BUSINESSES, on diverse topics including business development using social media (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest), blogging, branding, protecting your online reputation, franchising, and negotiations.

Greater Seattle Area, Washington, Us

Privately-held investment banking and consulting company that helps companies develop and refine their business strategies, create business valuations, raise capital, make strategic alliances, participate in joint ventures and mergers and acquisitions.After referring numerous clients to Quinault Capital, they recruited me for a business development role that leveraged my subject matter expertise and large responsive network. As Senior Managing Partner and “connector,” I focused on deal flow, sourcing and connecting SMEs, while working with board directors and investors on business valuation and M&A opportunities.

Novato, Ca, Us

I co-founded and led NETSHARE, Inc., a community of executives connecting members with career information, professional career support, networking opportunities and unique personal service. Based on the belief that an effective network depends on the QUALITY of CONNECTIONS more than the quantity, NETSHARE provided a private and professional environment where members were treated as individuals and not data points.KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:► Led pioneering initiatives into uncharted territories and transformed this hard-copy publication into a digital platform just as the first online job search platforms – Monster and Career Builder - were being introduced. ► Developed and built innovative platforms and member-centric services focused on connecting members with recruiters and providing state-of-the-art career development and education with a human touch.► Established affiliations with alternative resources and nurtured close relationships with many leading executive search firms that posted thousands of jobs and hired many NETSHARE members.► Earned recognition as a leading membership site, serving thousands of recruiters and companies – including 40 of the FORTUNE 100 – to help fill executive positions.► Coached thousands of executives to “own their careers” by aligning their values, passions and skills with proactive career management.ACCOLADES:»» “Forbes Favorite” among executive job sites and “Best Site” for $100,000+ Executive Jobs»» Recognized by Fortune Magazine, CNBC, Wall Street Journal

Claymont, Delaware, Us

DeliveryCircle is a Delaware-based start-up that offers same day deliveries through a connected network of shoppers, merchants, and drivers. As an advisory-board member, I have helped DeliveryCircle connect with potential partners, funding sources and large scale customers

Bachelor Of Science, Business Administration

Executive Course Work, Business Administration And Management, General

English, Philosophy

College/University Preparatory And Advanced High School