Katie Comtois (She/Her) Email & Phone Number

Steamboat Springs, Co, Us

Palo Alto, California, Us

Reports to the CHRO, and works to align the people strategy with business goals by:• Partnering with executive leadership to design and implement HR initiatives that drive business performance and support organizational growth.• Enhancing employee experience, engagement, and retention by creating a positive workplace culture through programs focused on onboarding/offboarding, performance management, and talent development.• Leading the optimization of people operations systems, using data-driven insights to streamline workflows and support scalable, efficient operations.

Palo Alto, California, Us

Led the design and implementation of the organization's new employee experience strategy post-private equity restructuring for 1,800 employees. Drove initiatives in HR communications, intern program development, employee resource groups, leadership development, and coaching, significantly contributing to organizational growth and efficiency. Expanded responsibilities included organizational development, performance management, succession planning, and employee engagement.Highlights of accomplishments in this role included:• Conceptualized and executed a pioneering manager effectiveness program, facilitated 4 cohorts and trained 80 managers in 6 months.• Directed the redesign of talent development strategies, filling the roles of 10 departed employees, and articulating a comprehensive employee experience philosophy and strategy for future growth.• Pioneered innovative strategies for employee development post-budget cuts by empowering managers with tools to implement stretch goals and personal development plans, enhancing employee growth and engagement.

Westminster, Colorado, Us

Led the formulation and execution of a talent development strategy and operational objectives across a global, matrixed workforce of 4,600 employees, fostering a culture of continuous learning, leadership excellence, and employee engagement. Maintained alignment with budgetary and performance requirements. Highlights of accomplishments in this role include:• Navigated team dynamics through a private equity acquisition, maintaining high morale and achieving 100% of Objectives and Key Results (OKRs).• Established and enhanced cross-functional relationships with senior leaders to align Learning and Development (L&D) programs with business priorities and employee needs.• Maintained strong relationships with former team members post-layoff, advocating for their skills and contributions.

Westminster, Colorado, Us

Oversaw the creation and execution of a comprehensive leadership development strategy to enhance the Maxar employee lifecycle, significantly contributing to improved retention and employee experience. Developed and led both virtual and in-person leadership development and internal mobility programs across the enterprise. Highlights of accomplishments in this role include:• Achieved executive team endorsement for the revamped leadership development program, reversing previous dissatisfaction and securing crucial support for future initiatives.• Crafted a strategic roadmap for ongoing leadership development, setting a clear direction for the organization’s leadership growth and preparedness.• Recognized for remarkable collaboration and team-building efforts with the People Team Values Hero award for "We Work Better Together."

Westminster, Colorado, Us

Designed and led both asynchronous and live virtual leadership development programs, focusing on emerging leaders within a global enterprise valued at $2B. Highlights of accomplishments in this role include:• Acted as the primary point of contact for leadership development, significantly enhancing manager engagement and retention.• Collaborated with the executive team to refine and implement a vision for leadership development, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and securing executive buy-in.• Pioneered the executive leadership program development, laying the groundwork for strategic leadership growth and establishing a roadmap in partnership with senior leadership, marking a significant contribution to the organization's L&D initiatives.

Co-founded and led a niche coaching firm, 10X Leadership Lab, delivering evidence-based leadership curricula and coaching methodologies that integrated principles of vertical leadership development, positive psychology, adult learning, and systems theories.Highlights of accomplishments in this role include:• Coached C-suite executives and their teams, aiding in the operationalization and execution of cultural strategic initiatives, with all 15 executive leaders and 4 leadership teams achieving 100% of their coaching goals and cultural objectives.• Recruited, mentored, and led a team of professional coaches, effectively building and scaling the firm's coaching capabilities and contributing to a highly positive impact on client organizations.• Drove the firm’s business development efforts, contract negotiations, and leadership of one-on-one coaching efforts.

Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Us

Founded and successfully managed Katie Comtois Coaching, a leadership and executive coaching practice dedicated to the development of emerging, high-potential, and executive leaders.Highlights of accomplishments in this role include:• Coached a diverse portfolio of 53 executives, achieving a 100% success rate in clients realizing their coaching goals, as validated by comprehensive stakeholder surveys.• Pioneered a rigorous coaching methodology with a unique risk model, where compensation was contingent on the client’s achievement of goals.• Employed a client-centered approach, focusing on achieving measurable coaching outcomes aligned with individual and organizational objectives. • Transitioned the business focus and underwent a rebranding in 2017 to focus the scope on executive leadership coaching, scaling its impact to executive teams and organizational culture.

Burlington, Vt, Us

Utilized extensive coaching expertise to instruct on the application of coaching principles for individual contributors, managers, and executive leaders within a workplace context. Highlights of accomplishments in this role include:• Co-designed and taught a comprehensive semester-long course, significantly contributing to the curriculum of the MS Human Relations & Organization Development and MBA Human Resource Management programs, highlighting a high level of academic and professional expertise.• Concluded teaching tenure after two semesters due to increasing professional commitments, leaving behind a well-received and enduring academic legacy at Champlain College.• Tailored course content to integrate practical coaching techniques, enhancing students' understanding and capabilities in organizational development and human resource management.

Austin, Texas, Us

Served as a Leadership Fellow Coach at BetterUp, providing dedicated coaching to 87 high-potential leaders from Fortune 500 companies, amassing over 1,046 hours of coaching to enhance leadership capabilities, navigate professional challenges, and promote workplace fulfillment. Highlights of accomplishments in this role include:• Awarded the Coach’s Values Award for "Zest," recognizing excellent enthusiasm, energy, and effectiveness in coaching practices, significantly contributing to client success and organizational growth.

Mapp, Positive Psychology

Ms, Mental Health Counseling

Ba, Psychology

Ba, Psychology