Bio

Executive Leadership Consultant with 30 years experience leading organizations toward growth, building social capital, and helping executives create a pathway to career success. EVIDENCE OF SUCCESS: + 18 years and running, 100% of Kimberly’s clients have retained her for additional or renewed services + Average client-company works with Kimberly for 5 years or more CLIENTS' PERSONAL SUCCESS: + 94% of coaching clients promoted within 18 months of working together + 9 C-level promotions in the past 2 years + 98% of clients report achieving their goals and objectives + 83% of clients report working more in line with their natural talents + 100% of clients report a significant decrease of stress in their lives + 100% of clients report feeling more confident in themselves as leaders + 92% of client report that they are significantly better communicators + 65% of clients report being more confident and successful public speakers CLIENTS' COMPANY SUCCESSES: + Provided successful strategy and coaching to help 40+ year old company transition leadership to a new generation while revolutionizing their company culture + Guided start-up to grow from 100K to $6 million in 3 years + Turned around a litigious team situation to a highly engaged and productive unit without any undesirable attrition + Created a culture of positive, respectful communication for a division of 100+ using an innovative, high-potential employee-led initiative + Client sustained year-over-year revenue growth of 20%+ for 7 years + Facilitated a cultural refresh resulting in the cessation and reversal of negative glassdoor reviews AND an engaged culture who is taking responsibility from the bottom up WHY I DO WHAT I DO: As a corporate marketing executive, I had a great career and loved what I did, yet my attention kept turning toward exceptional leaders who not only achieved results, but who created loyal and productive followings as they led. Naturally curious, I observed that many of these leaders unconsciously applied marketing principles to their personal communications and careers. I decided to try this first for myself and then for the teams I led. The results were amazing and from that point on, I’ve been passionate about helping leaders understand their unique gifts and create powerful results and careers. If you are a leader and you want to experience a truly transformative development experience, or if you have leaders in your organization who need leadership or communication transformation, let’s chat. To set something up you can email me at kgerber@iexcelerate.com.