Rachel Kindt

Leadership coach · San Francisco Bay Area, CA · in person and virtual

Credentials they list: ICF ACC

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"I use my experience, intuition, and coaching training to guide technical and scientific organizations to make the most of their scientific talent." (in their words, on their website)

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Personalized scientific leadership coaching for organizations
high-potential scientists, new leaders unfamiliar with people/process roles		 boost to next level · effective management · team leadership · cross-functional collaboration on request
Small group learning sessions for scientific leadership
scientific organizations, cohorts of high-potential future leaders		 training in communication to non-experts · collaboration across functional areas · leading teams · tailored learning sessions on request
Organizational evaluation for coaching and training
organizations		 assessment of strengths and areas for growth · interviewing and observation of team dynamics · recommend coaching topics and training areas on request
Individual scientific leadership coaching
individuals starting new roles or feeling stuck, scientists or technically trained professionals		 10 sessions · 12 weeks · 10-12 sessions over 3-6 months · intake session · coaching purpose and outcomes · tailored one-on-one coaching · integral coaching techniques on request

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

Where they fit

StudentsEarlyMidManagerDirectorVP / C-suite
Resume and LinkedInnononononono
Interviews and offersnononononono
Job search strategynononononono
Career direction and changenonoyesyesyesno
Leadershipnonoyesyesyesno
Personal brandnononononono

How they work

Process
Schedule chemistry call to discuss topic or challenge · Contract for 10-12 sessions over 3-6 months · Intake session to learn about client and environment · Agree on coaching purpose and outcomes · Ongoing meetings to work on desired outcomes with discussions and practices
Before coaching
scientist, biotech/pharma industry (20 years); executive, biotech/pharma industry (20 years)

Do it yourself, or hire a coach?

Doing it yourselfUsually enough whenA coach earns the fee when
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. If I land a job partway through, what happens to the sessions I have not used? (multi-session package)
  3. What are your cancellation and refund terms? (no refund terms on their site)
  4. Which body issued your credential, and can I check it there? (credential listed)
  5. Who do you usually work with, and how long does a typical engagement last? (always worth asking)

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