Kathy Kersten is a leadership coach, entrepreneur, mother of three, and self-proclaimed TEAM MAXIMIZER. She has owned and operated Kersten Consulting, LLC since 2013, building an independent consulting practice centered on helping people and teams unlock their potential.
With a foundation as an internal coach and HR leader at Rackspace, Kathy transitioned her organizational experience and passion for human development into an independent coaching business. Over the course of her career, she has worked with more than 250 organizations, ranging from youth development programs to global technology companies, including Meta and Amazon Web Services.
A Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach since 2008, Kathy is passionate about fanning the flame of the strengths movement. She is the host of Obey Your Strengths, a podcast featuring inspiring stories and strengths wisdom from entrepreneurs and leaders.
Kathy has intentionally built a career around her own strengths, creating a business and a life that align with what energizes and motivates her. She is excited to help others explore the possibilities of building a meaningful, sustainable career around strengths through the Founding Advisor Council.