Kate Lang

About Kate Lang

Equal parts compassion, directness and passion is my recipe for working with individuals as they explore and define what it is they are here to do. As a career coach, I am reminded every day that it is the simple joys that bring us a sense of purpose – what brings you joy throughout your day? How can you ensure you’re doing more of THAT and less of those tasks/responsibilities that end up decreasing your engagement at your job, in relationships and ultimately life? Known for providing balanced hard-nosed feedback and candor with support through challenging times. Exceptionally skilled at calibrating my approach, I believe in the value of helping people find direction and feel supported during an often emotional time of their lives. I use my first love of teaching, and my own experience of moving through an eclectic work history, as my foundation to coach my clients on how to best find and prepare for new opportunities. Specialties: Career Management | program management | education | coaching | operations | strategy | process improvement | program development | team building | youth empowerment | advocacy | strategic planning & implementation | mentoring | professional development | outplacement | career coach | leadership | curriculum design | curricula strategy

Experience

1. Practice Leader - Career Development & Transition Services

   Waldron Cpi Now Sparkeffect

   Jan 2012 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   Provide strategic direction to Waldron\'s career practice, accountable for program development and quality of service delivery while providing career coaching to senior-level executives. Responsible for both day-to-day operations and infrastructure to support high growth and nimble responsiveness to over 100 client companies and 800 active job seekers in transition annually. Reports to COO and management to over 25 geographically dispersed employees and contracted consultants. Helping you facilitate your career direction to ensure joy and engagement, at and beyond, work. Waldron CPI is the consulting partner strategic leaders choose to help attract, engage, and inspire effective leaders. We provide a unique combination of leadership development and career development and transition services across sectors and industries. Our passion is helping people and organizations realize their full potential and increase their impact.

Education

• Loyola University of Chicago

  BA, History, African-American Studies, Secondary Education

• Columbia College Chicago

  MA, Education, Multicultural Studies & International Instructional/Curriculum Design