"There is no passion to be found playing small - in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living." Nelson MandelaMy passion and belief in the human spirit shines through my professional philosophy and approach: + Coaching for leadership, not as an exclusive individual role, but rather supporting individuals, organizations and systems in the development of a Collective Leadership Capacity to tackle today’s complex business challenges + Orchestrating environments where people engage in the boldness of invention and action, building teams that demonstrate why the whole is greater than the sum of its parts Kim's coaching career began after receiving her PhD in Human & Organizational Systems in 2000. As an executive coach, facilitator, and consultant, her client list encompasses executives from a wide range of settings across the US, Europe, and Asia. Her warm, engaging style, combined with her ability to offer a sound psychological perspective balanced with practical business insights have made her a highly valued coach and trusted adviser to senior leaders across several industries around the globe. Her clients count on her candid, straightforward feedback, insightful perspective, and her willingness to challenge them to grow both horizontally (skillset) and vertically (perspective-taking).Industry experience includes healthcare, energy, mining, pharmaceuticals, technology, manufacturing, management consulting, and non-profit management. Kim’s proficiency in executive coaching has led to significant performance breakthroughs: a senior executive with a Fortune 500 energy company experienced operational improvements resulting in increased annual revenue of $10 million during his coaching engagement; another healthcare client credits Kim’s coaching for her promotion to an influential position, providing opportunities for greater professional contribution and personal satisfaction.Kim is currently based out of Colorado Springs, CO and has been affiliated with the Center for Creative Leadership at the Colorado Springs campus since 2012.Connect with me using: ►►► kimacker@comcast.net ◄◄◄LION – LinkedIn Open Networker