Manage your career intentionally

Coaching leaders and managers through career development and transition since 2011

Career success, as defined by you

You’re thinking about making some changes at work. These changes fall somewhere between tactical day-to-day decisions and big-picture strategy about your career goals. Our coaching conversations guide you from thinking and spinning, to action and results. 

Thrive at work

Develop your presence

Balance everything else

About Kathryn Saxer, MBA

My coaching process is informed by my 10-year career at some of the largest corporations in the Pacific Northwest, by raising children while working in those corporations, and by my education and training. My ability to deeply connect with people, and the business perspective I bring to the table, help my coaching clients make the important decisions that define their lives.

Word cloud containing career related words including Goals, Action, Strategy, Promotion, Leadership and more
Word cloud containing career related words including Goals, Action, Strategy, Promotion, Leadership and more

Maximize Your Career in Your Current Organization

From a University of Washington Professional and Continuing Education webinar: Prospective clients sometimes ask me how I have the credibility to coach senior executives in industries I know nothing about. Challenging question, right? So I have a choice here: I can answer in a way that risks sounding defensive, talking

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How to Network When You’re Not Networking

From a University of Washington Professional and Continuing Education webinar: It can be useful to think of networking in terms of the classic journalistic Who, What, Where, When, Why and How, although I’m going to mix up the order and start with Why. Why do you need to even bother

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Stop being a pushover!

“I need to stop being such a pushover,” my coaching client said. I looked at the soft-spoken, whip-smart young woman in my office and sighed to myself. I think she’s crazy impressive, and I want her to see that in herself. “Tell me about a time you were a pushover,”

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Online course

Writing a resumé

Writing or updating your resume can be an overwhelming chore. We walk through the process from structure to final edits to create a document you’re proud to share with a hiring manager.  These principles of good resume writing apply whether you are a senior executive or a recent college graduate.

Organize your resumé
Write your resumé
Polish your resumé

I’ve been working with Kathryn for about 18 months, first as an executive at a digital agency, and then as a new business owner. What I especially appreciate about Kathryn is her ability to cut through the noise and focus on the bigger picture in the most authentic, empowering and wonderful way. She is both a fearless truth-teller and a gentle motivator. Whether you’re in transition or looking to invigorate your current career situation, I highly recommend Kathryn.”

Laura Porto Stockwell, Chief Strategy Officer at lauraps.com and Strat School

Since I started working with Kathryn my self confidence has gotten a major boost and I have dealt with baggage that was holding me back professionally and personally. Kathryn is sincerely concerned about the success of her clients. She is very good at being an advocate while also challenging you to get the most out of yourself. Kathryn comes with my highest recommendation.

Ken Caruso, Director, Product Development, Oracle

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