Kim Conklin

Leadership coach · virtual

Credentials they list: MBTI

"KC Consulting provides practical HR solutions for business. We work with C-level and corporate management to address Change, Turnaround, Growth, and HR Processes." (in their words, on their website)

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Executive Assessments
executives
input from executive's immediate leader · specialized instruments: Workplace Big Five Profile, FIRO-Business, TKI Conflict Mode Instrument · in-depth discussion with participant · Comprehensive Assessment Report with career summary, strengths, development needs, career potential, development recommendations · feedback session with participant on request
Executive Coaching
business leaders
24 weeks · initial meeting to understand priorities and challenges · customized assessment package including personality and workstyle surveys and 360° feedback · ongoing confidential one-on-one coaching sessions · in-person goal-setting and feedback sessions · interviews with boss, peers, direct reports on request
Interim HR Executive Roles
organizations needing interim HR leadership
executive HR leadership · recruitment of executive positions · compensation committee leadership · HR function assessment · HR organization restructuring on request
Project-Specific HR Executive Roles
organizations needing project-based HR executive consulting
organization design analysis · talent assessment · recruitment of critical executive roles · performance management process design · job banding and career framework recommendations on request
Organization & HR Assessments
organizations
organization and HR assessment tailored to business needs and culture · feedback and recommendations on organization and HR structure · suggestions for HR practice alignment and efficiency · recommendations for core HR process implementation including HR fundamentals, compensation, performance management, talent management, HR systems on request
Compensation Design & Process
organizations
design and implement annual short-term incentive plans · long-term incentive plans · sales incentive plans · retention plans · annual compensation processes on request
Performance Management Process
organizations
define key components of performance management process · provide process and timelines for rollout · provide templates for rating scale, evaluation format, coaching tips on request
Talent Management Process
organizations
define talent management · provide process and timelines for rollout · provide templates for organization review, talent assessment, succession planning, retention, diversity on request
Team Assessment & Assimilation
executive teams
administer psychometric tools: Workplace Big Five Profile, FIRO Business, TKI · generate individual and team assessment reports · facilitate team assimilation session including overview, sharing results, exploring impact, alignment on commitments on request
Leadership Team Assimilation
executives and key talent
in-depth assessment · customized assessment profile with psychometric assessments and 360° feedback · individual assessments with career summary, strengths, development needs, career potential, development recommendations on request

As published on their website, read Sep 30, 2026.

How they compare

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Where they fit

StudentsEarlyMidManagerDirectorVP / C-suite
Resume and LinkedInnononononono
Interviews and offersnononononono
Job search strategynonoyesyesyesyes
Career direction and changenonoyesyesyesyes
Leadershipnonoyesyesyesyes
Personal brandnononononono

How they work

Process
Initial meeting to understand client context and challenges · Administer assessments and gather input · In-depth discussion with client · Prepare comprehensive report · Feedback session with client · Planning session with client and leader
Assessments
Workplace Big Five Profile, FIRO-Business, TKI Conflict Mode Instrument, Benchmarks for Executives, Workplace Performance 360°, Leadership Agility 360
Before coaching
Chief Human Resources Officer, global technology company; HR leadership roles, General Electric and other companies; Business Executive, various industries (30 years)

Do it yourself, or hire a coach?

Doing it yourselfUsually enough whenA coach earns the fee when
Job searchA target list, a weekly plan and steady outreach. Callings builds the weekly plan and tracks every application, free.Interviews are coming in.Three months without traction, or a senior search that runs on your network.
Career directionWeeks of reading and conversations about roles that fit. Callings can show your strengths and the pay for each role.You already have two or three target roles.You do not know what comes next, or you want structure and a formal assessment.
LeadershipPeer groups, feedback from your manager, reading.You have a mentor who has done the job.A first management role or a bigger team, often paid for by the employer.

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Questions to ask before hiring

  1. What does it cost in total, and what is included? (no published price)
  2. What are your cancellation and refund terms? (no refund terms on their site)
  3. Which body issued your credential, and can I check it there? (credential listed)
  4. Who do you usually work with, and how long does a typical engagement last? (always worth asking)

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