Dennis Kirk
Executive and confidence coach for leaders and business owners
| Hourly rate range | $225 to $300 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Leadership developmentEmotional intelligenceTeam performanceAssessments (360, DISC, CliftonStrengths)Executive presence and communicationConfidence and self-esteemLeadership and team building |
| Works with | Executives, Founders and business owners and Professionals |
| Also coaches | Life coach and Business coach |
| Based in | South Carolina, United States |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Credentials | ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC); Certified Professional Coach (CPC, iPEC); Energy Leadership Index Master Practitioner (iPEC); Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR); Executive Development Program, The Wharton School; Master's in Public Administration, The Ohio State University |
| Experience | 20 years coaching |
| Practice | In Focus Leadership LLC |
Dennis Kirk is a confidence and emotional intelligence coach who works with executives, business owners and teams. He founded In Focus Leadership LLC. Before coaching, he spent 12 years as a principal and business director at Toffler Associates, a strategy consulting firm. He also led an HR consulting firm and served as an assistant provost at The American University. He has coached leaders for over 20 years, in person or online, in any country.
What Dennis helps with
Dennis helps leaders see blind spots, clarify what matters, and take clear next steps. He also works with teams on stronger leadership.
- Finding blind spots in how you think and lead
- Building confidence as a leader
- Clarifying values and priorities
- Building habits that support awareness and focus
- Strengthening leaders and their teams
- Sharpening the strengths of top performers
Who Dennis works with
Dennis coaches leaders from many industries, both new and seasoned. His clients are top performers, including executives and business owners. He works with individuals and with teams. Some clients come to him through Bravanti, a corporate executive coaching provider.
How Dennis works
Dennis uses the Energy Leadership Index Assessment as part of his coaching. Clients can take it as a starting point. He builds each program around the client's goals. Clients hold themselves accountable and build habits that raise awareness. He offers individual coaching, group coaching, workshops and speaking. Sessions run face to face or by video.
Background and qualifications
Dennis spent 12 years as a principal and business director at Toffler Associates, a strategy consulting firm. There he guided leaders in business, government and nonprofits, and mentored new consultants. Earlier he led an HR consulting firm focused on leadership development, diversity and inclusion. Before that he was assistant provost for human resource development at The American University. He holds ICF and iPEC coaching credentials, an SPHR certification, and a Master's in Public Administration from The Ohio State University. He also completed the Executive Development Program at Wharton.
Dennis Kirk pricing
Programs and services
- Individual coaching
- Group coaching
- Team coaching
- Workshops
- Speaking engagements
- Energy Leadership Index Assessment
Dennis Kirk reviews
The CoachVouch take
Dennis coached leaders after 12 years as a principal at the strategy consulting firm Toffler Associates.
Best for executives and business owners who want to build awareness, confidence and stronger teams.
Common questions
How much does Dennis Kirk charge?
Coaching with Dennis runs $225 to $300 an hour. Message Dennis from this page for an exact quote.
What does Dennis Kirk help with?
Dennis Kirk helps with finding blind spots in how you think and lead, building confidence as a leader, clarifying values and priorities and building habits that support awareness and focus.
Does Dennis Kirk coach online?
Dennis is based in South Carolina, United States. Sessions are online and in person.
Is Dennis Kirk certified?
Dennis Kirk lists: ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC); Certified Professional Coach (CPC, iPEC); Energy Leadership Index Master Practitioner (iPEC); Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR); Executive Development Program, The Wharton School; Master's in Public Administration, The Ohio State University.
Does Dennis Kirk coach teams as well as individuals?
Yes. He works with individuals and teams. He also offers group coaching and workshops.
Can Dennis coach clients outside South Carolina?
Yes. He coaches face to face or virtually, anywhere in the world.
How do I contact Dennis Kirk?
Send Dennis a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
Similar coaches to compare
Tick "Compare" to message several coaches at once.
Adonica Sweet
Adonica Sweet is an executive and conflict coach who helps leaders and coaches build confidence and hold better conversations. She holds the ICF Master Certified Coach credential. She spent over thirty years in Human Services and co-founded the award-winning Ogopogo Tours. She also built an internal coach network that is now in its 5th year. Her clients include leaders at Fortune 100 and 500 companies.
Arden Coaching
Arden Coaching is an executive coaching and leadership development firm. It works with senior leaders, managers and whole teams inside large organizations. Maren Perry is the founder and CEO. A global team of more than 45 coaches delivers the work. The firm has helped leaders drive change for almost two decades. Its services cover executive, C-suite, managerial, transition and team coaching, plus a leadership academy, training and assessments.
Jevon Wooden
Jevon Wooden is a leadership coach and growth consultant who helps business owners and organizational leaders. He runs BrightMind Consulting Group in Houston. He is an Army Veteran with 12 years of military service, and he also worked in public accounting and cybersecurity. He offers one-on-one and group coaching, team training, consulting and keynote talks. His work centers on emotional intelligence, team culture and sustainable growth.
John Lindmeier
John Lindmeier is a leadership coach in Japan who works with executives, managers and leadership teams. He is an English and Japanese bilingual ICF Professional Certified Coach and a former General Manager. He spent eight years leading multicultural teams in Japan. He has coached leaders across Japan and the APAC region, including people at Amazon, AbbVie and Mitsubishi Chemical Group. His work centers on self-awareness and leadership communication.
Browse related
Last updated September 2026. Request a correction.