Kanika Watson
Career and executive coach for professionals in Maryland
| Hourly rate range | $125 to $175 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Career changePromotions and advancementWomen's careersMid-career and over 50Leadership developmentWomen in leadershipExecutive presence and communicationTransitions and new rolesBurnout and resilience |
| Works with | Women, Professionals, Executives and Managers |
| Also coaches | Executive coach and Business coach |
| Based in | Maryland, United States |
| Credentials | Accreditation in Public Relations (APR); Certified Leadership and Executive Coach |
Kanika Watson is a career and executive coach in Maryland. She helps ambitious professionals, especially women of color, build their voice, brand and career impact without burning out. She is a senior communications leader with more than 20 years of experience in government, corporate and mission-driven work. She holds an Accreditation in Public Relations. She created The Career Branding Suite, a program built around personal branding and purposeful leadership.
What Kanika helps with
Kanika works with professionals who are at a crossroads or ready for more visibility in their careers. She helps with transitions, stepping into leadership and rebuilding after a setback.
- Career pivots and changes
- Stepping into a leadership role
- Building a personal brand
- Rebuilding after a layoff or setback
- Returning to the workforce
- Moving up in your career without burning out
- Getting more visibility at work
Who Kanika works with
Kanika coaches ambitious professionals at many stages. Her clients include emerging leaders, mid-career professionals, executive women and career changers. She also works with laid-off professionals, women reentering the workforce, working mothers and burned out professionals. Many of her clients are women of color.
How Kanika works
Kanika uses The Career Branding Suite, a framework she created to help clients lead with purpose and build a strong career brand. Her coaching is strategic and focuses on helping clients show up with clarity and confidence during transitions, new leadership roles or setbacks.
Background and qualifications
Kanika has more than 20 years of experience as a senior communications leader. She has worked across government, corporate and mission-driven sectors. She holds an Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) and is a certified leadership and executive coach. She also works as a career branding strategist. She created The Career Branding Suite to help professionals build careers with purpose.
Kanika Watson pricing
Programs and services
- The Career Branding Suite
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The CoachVouch take
She combines 20+ years in senior communications with executive coaching and her own career branding program.
Best for women professionals, especially women of color, who want a stronger brand and a clear next step in their careers.
Common questions
How much does Kanika Watson charge?
Coaching with Kanika runs $125 to $175 an hour. Message Kanika from this page for an exact quote.
What does Kanika Watson help with?
Kanika Watson helps with career pivots and changes, stepping into a leadership role, building a personal brand and rebuilding after a layoff or setback.
Is Kanika Watson certified?
Kanika Watson lists: Accreditation in Public Relations (APR); Certified Leadership and Executive Coach.
Does Kanika Watson work with people who lost their job?
Yes. She coaches laid-off professionals and people rebuilding after a setback.
Does Kanika Watson coach women returning to work?
Yes. She works with women reentering the workforce, as well as working mothers.
How do I contact Kanika Watson?
Send Kanika a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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