“She’s very much a “people person” and has a unique ability to communicate with many different kinds of people, to walk in another’s shoes and understand their motivations, needs, desires and instincts. This allows her to have a unique capacity to coach managers, teams and individuals to ach… Read more
Jim Gilson, P.E.Senior Safety Engineer for UC SystemUC Berkeley
“I was down to the wire on preparing for my opening keynote at a statewide conference and Kathy did an amazing job of helping me create a GREAT intro, edit my existing material so it would be impactful and effective, and coaching me on delivery (change voice here…). My speech was a success and I a… Read more
Donna MilgramExecutive DirectorInstitute for Women in Trades, Technology & Science
“Her coaching work with me and the other Board Members helped to clarify our vision and the work before us. As a result, our Board is more cohesive, compatible and much clearer on our respective roles and responsibilities.”
Faye WilsonBoard President and Executive DirectorFrank Bette Center for the Art
“Kathy, I would like to personally thank you for your constant, diligent, and extremely hard work, under adverse circumstances, which you have afforded the department. Your work [1:1 Coaching and Team Facilitation] has helped our development of structure and planning, and is most appreciated.”
Roland BroachDirector of Custodial ServicesOakland Unified School District
“This whole process [strategy facilitation] also elicited conversations with Kathy around some difficult staff issues I had been facing as a new leader for this organization. Her perspective and guidance showed me the level of her experience and expertise in this area — an outcome I wasn’t anticip… Read more
Steven PayneExecutive DirectorOakland East Bay Symphony
“She is an amazing lady to work with, and I would heartily recommend her services to any executive, business owner, or leader. When you bring Kathy in, you not only discover a trusted confidante and partner, but someone who will challenge and push you to be your best as a leader. She has very high s… Read more
Michael McDonoughPresidentAlameda Chamber of Commerce
“When I stepped into the Executive Director role, Kathy provided me the tools to help me define my leadership style, chart my organization’s path, and successfully engage my employees.”
Jill De MersFormer Executive DirectorSan Francisco Bay Bird Observatory (SFBBO)
“Kathy is an exemplary coach. She exhibits care and thoughtfulness as she challenges and encourages you. Her leading edge knowledge and skillful listening allows her to quickly customize sessions to target your specific needs (even if you don’t know what they are!). I often think back to the session… Read more
Rebecca StagerEnvironmental Health and Safety LeaderNovartis
“Kathy provided hours of preparation and coaching for me as the meeting leader. [S]he did a couple of post-mortem discussions with me, providing much thoughtful feedback and some good suggestions. All of this was done in a delightfully supportive and encouraging tone. I felt that I was able to estab… Read more
Jennifer KrauelPast President, Board of DirectorsSan Francisco Bay Bird Observatory (SFBBO)
“Kathy introduced me to books and management styles ranging from Squirrel, Inc., to storyboarding and collaborative group thinking. It is an honor to recommend and endorse Kathy Hart, Ed.D.”
Amy StewartProject DirectorSafe Schools/Healthy Students