Ken Olson

About Ken Olson

I\'m an HR and management consultant, executive coach, and communications strategist with…

Experience

1. HR & Management Consultant, Trainer & Executive Coach

   Seneca Hr - Maine Human Resources

   Aug 2016 — Present · Kennebunkport, ME, US

   At Seneca HR, I provide hands-on HR and management consulting to small and mid-sized businesses—typically teams of 10 to 150 employees—across the U.S. and Canada. My focus is on helping leaders build strong teams, clarify policies, and create practical systems that support people and long-term culture.I work closely with owners, executives, and leadership teams to solve real-world challenges—everything from handbook creation to performance issues, team alignment, and executive coaching. I approach every engagement with a people-first mindset and a commitment to sustainable practices, not checklists.Areas of focus include:• Policy and compliance reviews tailored to team size and values• Employee handbooks that reflect both legal standards and workplace culture• Interactive training and team workshops based on the Lived Strengths Leadership model• Onboarding, performance, and retention systems designed for long-term success• Multi-year client relationships offering strategic and day-to-day HR supportThis work allows me to be both a partner and a coach—helping clients move from confusion or misalignment to clarity, structure, and progress.

Education

• Fitchburg State University

  Bachelor's degree, Organizational Psychology

  1992

• Upsala College

  Accounting and Finance Honors Program

• Upsala College

  Accounting and Finance