Kallie K.

Kallie is a certified leadership and personal growth coach and consultant who helps driven professionals lead with clarity, confidence and authenticity. After 15+ years advising Fortune 500 clients in marketing, communications, and corporate consulting, she founded think strategy to help leaders grow in alignment with their values. Kallie blends mindfulness, Positive Intelligence®, and communications-based leadership tools to help clients manage overthinking, build executive presence, and create sustainable impact. She believes powerful leadership begins with self-awareness—and that success is measured not just by achievement, but by fulfillment. Kallie has a niche in healthcare and life sciences and a passion for supporting female leaders.

Education & Certifications

B.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Associate Certified Coach (ACC), International Coaching Federation (ICF)
DiSC Certified Practitioner, 24/7 Assessments
CoActive Coach, CoActive Training Institute
Positive Intelligence, the PQ Program
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), U Penn
Relationship & Life Coach Certified, JRNI Coaching Catalyst Program

Professional Experience

Learn about Kallie K. professional history.

Healthcare Marketing & Strategic Communications Consultant, think strategy LLC
Vice President, Healthcare & Life Sciences Communications, Ulysses Communications NYC
Director, Communications & Digital Strategy, University of Delaware
Director, Healthcare Communications & Digital Strategy, FTI Consulting NYC

Functional Experience

Customer Succcess Human Resources Marketing Operations Product Management Project Management Strategy, Planning

Industry Experience

Consulting, Professional Services Consumer Products, Retail Education Healthcare Nonprofit Pharmaceuticals Technology

Coaching Expertise

Coaches have wide skill sets and we can’t list them all. Here are a few areas this coach specializes in helping support.

Communication Conflict Management Emotional Intelligence Management 101 Women in Leadership

Primary Professionals Coached

Co-Founders at All Stages of Company Growth Employees at Tech Companies Experienced Managers in Leadership Positions Leaders in Multinational Companies New Managers at High Growth Startups Others VPs at Established Companies

Testimonials and Coaching Highlights

Kallie’s coaching style is equal parts strategic and human. She helps clients slow down enough to see and think clearly, often uncovering hidden truths and patterns, then move forward with intention and impact. Her approach blends business acumen with mindfulness and evidence-based tools, creating a space where reflection meets action. Clients describe her style as direct yet compassionate—someone who is a “truth-teller,” and who will challenge and support them to think deeper and act bolder to achieve ambitious goals.

“I reached out to Kallie to inquire about her leadership coaching services, and it was a decision that paid off immediately… I would not have been able to cultivate who I am as a leader and improve my overall executive presence without this kind of coaching. In my sessions with Kallie, I worked through feeling like I needed to find the “right way” to lead and instead created my own vision for who I want to be as a leader. As a result, I was able to reduce the stress I put on myself to be a high performer because I am confident in my vision for myself and my team. Coaching was an investment in myself, and my career. The results have been more positive than I would have ever expected.”
—Director, Health Tech

“Working with Kallie has been one of the best investments I’ve made for both my business and personal growth. As a business owner, it’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day and lose sight of the bigger picture — Kallie has a gift for helping me step back, refocus, and move forward with clarity. She’s been an unbiased voice when it comes to recognizing my wins and is both compassionate and direct in her communication. She’s an incredible listener, asks the right questions, and provides thoughtful, actionable guidance that’s tailored to my values and goals. She’s been a huge part of my growth in codependency and building trust in myself, managing business relationships, and so much more. Since working with Kallie, I’ve felt more confident in my decisions and more intentional with my time, knowing whether it’s a “yes” or “no” with more certainty. I’ve felt more connected to my “why” and learned how to approach challenges with a greater ease. ” —Owner & Founder, Sergent Wellness PT

Past clients have described Kallie as intuitive, insightful, empowering, Action-oriented, compassionate, direct, and sincere.