Kate Carman
Coach &
Sr. Consultant
Based in Portland, Oregon,
serving clients across the U.S. and internationally.
About Kate
Leadership & Change Strategist
Kate Carman is a leadership and change strategist who helps organizations and individuals navigate transition, build resilience, and lead with clarity. With nearly 20 years of experience across sectors, she brings a people-centered, systems-aware approach to organizational transformation—aligning vision, talent, and strategy to fuel sustainable growth.
Expertise
Strategic, evidence-based, and grounded in people.
Kate blends neuroscience-informed methods, practical tools, and research-backed frameworks to help leaders and teams move forward—together. She’s partnered with government agencies, multimillion-dollar companies, and mission-driven organizations to build leadership capacity, strengthen team dynamics, and guide complex change. Her work is known for creating clarity, trust, and measurable progress.
Service Areas
Strategic support to strengthen leadership, align talent, and lead through change.
Services are organized into four core areas:
1. Organizational Readiness
Assessing leadership capacity, clarifying role expectations, and identifying what’s needed for growth and alignment.
Organizational Diagnostic & Gap Analysis
Leadership Role Profiling
2. People Development Strategy
Assessing leadership and supporting individual growth in ways that align with organizational strategy and future capability.
Talent Assessment & Growth Planning
Leadership Development Programs
3. Leadership Continuity
Building a future-ready leadership pipeline and ensuring smooth, effective transitions in key roles.
Succession Planning
Leadership Transition Planning
4. Change Management
Equipping leaders and teams to navigate disruption and lead through change with clarity and confidence.
Certifications
Brain-Based Coaching Certificate, NeuroLeadership Institute
Prosci Certified Change Practitioner
Korn Ferry Leadership Architect Certification